Farhan Ahmed
About Farhan Ahmed
Farhan Ahmed is a Financial Crime Analyst specializing in Transaction Monitoring at Starling Bank in Manchester, England. He has a background in Anti-Money Laundering analysis and holds a degree in Economics from The Manchester Metropolitan University.
Work at Starling Bank
Farhan Ahmed has been employed at Starling Bank as a Financial Crime Analyst - Transaction Monitoring since 2023. In this role, he is based in Manchester, England, and is responsible for investigating red flags related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) alerts. He collaborates closely with the sanctions team to identify and address newly identified Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). Additionally, he contributes to the development and refinement of procedures in line with the bank's financial crime policy.
Previous Experience at NatWest Group
Prior to his current position, Farhan Ahmed worked at NatWest Group as an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst from 2019 to 2023. During his four years in this role, he gained experience in monitoring transactions for potential financial crime and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. His work involved analyzing data and identifying suspicious activities that could indicate money laundering or other financial crimes.
Education and Expertise
Farhan Ahmed studied Economics at The Manchester Metropolitan University from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles and analytical skills relevant to his current role in financial crime analysis. Additionally, he completed his high school education at North Cestrian Grammar School from 1997 to 2002.
Career at BPP University
Before his roles in financial crime analysis, Farhan Ahmed served as an Admissions and Student Recruitment Officer at BPP University from 2015 to 2018. In this position, he was involved in the recruitment process and worked to attract prospective students to the university, contributing to the institution's growth and enrollment objectives.