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Jamie Killilea, Co-Founder of CGI Consultancy and Head of Global Compliance
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Jamie Killilea Co-Founder & Head of Global Compliance · CGI Consultancy
About Jamie Killilea
Results-driven MLRO-eligible Risk & Compliance Leader with 20+ years in financial services (banking/insurance) across UAE, GCC, and UK. In-depth expertise in AML/CTF risks, implementing risk-based FCC frameworks, conducting Quality Assurance (QA) on compliance activities, control testing/gap analysis, tracking ineffective controls, initiating remedial actions and providing timely feedback/lessons learned to improve policies, processes, and controls. Proven in second-line oversight, remediation of breaches, stakeholder escalation, periodic reporting/MI, risk register maintenance and ensuring effective operation of AML/CTF/Sanctions controls to meet UAE Central Bank/DFSA regulatory expectations and support fair outcomes.
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Jamie Killilea Head of Global Compliance Co-Founder of CGI Consultancy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CGI (Corporate Growth Intelligence) — ourcgi.com Head of Global Compliance | Co-Founder Oct 2025 – Present | Dubai, …
Quick Facts
- Role
- Co-Founder & Head of Global Compliance
- Company
- CGI Consultancy
- Industry
- Business
- Location
- Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Key Insights
- Results-driven MLRO-eligible Risk & Compliance Leader with 20+ years in financial services (banking/insurance) across UAE, GCC, and UK.
- Oversees compliance strategy, governance frameworks, and regulatory alignment for CGI and its clients across the MENAT region.
- Delivers bespoke compliance, AML/CTF advisory, and risk management solutions to regulated firms, SMEs, and private clients.
- Conducted control testing, gap analysis, and Quality Assurance to identify process deficiencies and drive remedial actions.
- Coordinated Financial Crime Risk Appetite Statement (RAS) exercises; monitored risk tolerances and escalated breaches to senior management and regulators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jamie Killilea?
Results-driven MLRO-eligible Risk & Compliance Leader with 20+ years in financial services (banking/insurance) across UAE, GCC, and UK. In-depth expertise in AML/CTF risks, implementing risk-based FCC frameworks, conducting Quality Assurance (QA) on compliance activities, co...
What does CGI Consultancy do?
Jamie Killilea Head of Global Compliance Co-Founder of CGI Consultancy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CGI (Corporate Growth Intelligence) — ourcgi.com Head of Global Compliance | Co-Founder Oct 2025 – Present | Dubai, UAE · Hybrid Business partner and compliance lead at CGI...
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