Richard Vaughan
About Richard Vaughan
Richard Vaughan is an Intelligence Officer at Starling Bank, specializing in financial crime prevention. He has a background in law enforcement and holds degrees in History and Criminology.
Work at Starling Bank
Richard Vaughan has been serving as an Intelligence Officer at Starling Bank since 2021. In this role, he develops comprehensive reports on financial offenders, which assist law enforcement agencies in their investigations. His work focuses on enhancing the bank's capabilities in detecting and preventing financial crime, particularly fraud and money laundering. Vaughan collaborates with various stakeholders, including the National Crime Agency, to improve strategies for financial crime detection.
Previous Experience at Gwent Police
Before joining Starling Bank, Richard Vaughan worked as a Research Officer at Gwent Police from 2018 to 2021. During his three years in this position, he contributed to various research initiatives aimed at improving policing strategies in Newport, United Kingdom. His role involved analyzing data and providing insights to support law enforcement operations.
Background in IT and Investigations
Richard Vaughan's career includes experience as an I.T. Engineer at Pro-Copy from 2015 to 2017 and as a Special Investigator for the NHS from 2017 to 2018. His two years at Pro-Copy involved technical support and IT solutions, while his role at the NHS focused on investigative work related to healthcare compliance and fraud prevention.
Education and Expertise
Richard Vaughan holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Swansea University, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education at the University of South Wales, earning a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from 2015 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial crime prevention, particularly in fraud and money laundering.