Martin Wilding
About Martin Wilding
Martin Wilding is a Financial Crime Strategy Manager at Starling Bank, with extensive experience in financial crime prevention and investigation. He has held various roles in law enforcement and financial institutions, including Deputy MLRO and Financial Crime Manager, and has a strong educational background in criminal justice and financial investigation.
Work at Starling Bank
Currently, Martin Wilding serves as the Financial Crime Strategy Manager at Starling Bank, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to combat financial crime. His work involves conducting high-risk customer reviews and onboarding investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Wilding's expertise in anti-financial crime training and client onboarding processes supports the bank's commitment to maintaining a secure banking environment.
Previous Experience in Financial Crime Management
Before joining Starling Bank, Martin Wilding held several key positions in financial crime management. He worked as the Financial Crime Manager at The Bank of East Asia from 2019 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as Deputy MLRO at Hampshire Trust Bank from 2016 to 2018. His experience also includes a role as Deputy MLRO at Charities Aid Foundation from 2014 to 2015. These positions provided him with extensive knowledge in anti-money laundering practices and suspicious activity reporting.
Background in Law Enforcement
Martin Wilding has a significant background in law enforcement, having worked as a Detective Constable and Financial Investigator with the Metropolitan Police from 2003 to 2014. His role involved investigating financial crimes and conducting fraud investigations. This experience laid the foundation for his subsequent career in financial crime strategy and compliance.
Educational Qualifications
Martin Wilding has a strong educational background in criminal justice and business. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Canterbury Christ Church University, graduating with a 2:1 classification from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he studied at Kingston College, where he achieved A-levels in Business and History from 1991 to 1993. He also completed a course in Financial Investigation at the National Crime Agency from 2010 to 2011.
Expertise in Financial Crime Prevention
Martin Wilding possesses extensive expertise in various aspects of financial crime prevention. He specializes in designing anti-financial crime systems and controls, ensuring organizations can effectively mitigate risks. His experience includes conducting anti-financial crime training and managing client onboarding processes. Wilding is proficient in handling Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) and has a solid understanding of fraud investigation techniques.