Jamie Killilea, Co-Founder of CGI Consultancy and Head of Global Compliance
Co-Founder & Head of Global Compliance at CGI Consultancy
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 Consultancy — an execution-led financial services advisory firm. 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. HSBC Middle East — Full-time | 19 years 4 months | On-site Senior Manager, Risk Strategy, Financial Crime Compliance Oct 2020 – Apr 2025 (4 yrs 7 mos) | Dubai, UAE Developed and implemented regional risk-based FCC/AML/CTF frameworks, policies, and controls. 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. Acted as trusted FCC advisor to business stakeholders; challenged activities exceeding risk tolerance. Prepared and presented risk/compliance reports and MI to senior leadership and the Board. Senior Strategy Manager, Financial Crime Compliance Investigations Aug 2017 – Oct 2020 (3 yrs 3 mos) | Dubai, UAE Provided strategic leadership in enterprise-wide FCC/AML/CTF and oversaw suspicious activity investigations. Conducted QA on compliance/investigation activities; drove monitoring programs and championed compliance culture. Championed public-private partnerships with UAE law enforcement; managed regulatory stakeholder interactions. Acted as audit liaison; led SMART remediation of findings across retail, corporate, trade, and investigations. Senior Manager, Governance & Reporting, Financial Crime Compliance Jan 2015 – Aug 2017 (2 yrs 8 mos) | UAE Drafted and refined FCC policies, SOPs, and controls; led regulatory gap analysis and Quality Assurance. Streamlined corporate licensing: reduced training costs by $50,000 YoY, increased participation by 200%, and certified 40 investigators. Liaised with the UAE Central Bank for legacy reporting optimisation, achieving ongoing time and cost savings. Senior Analyst, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Jan 2014 – Dec 2014 (1 yr) | Dubai, UAE Directed case intake and assessment of financial crime typologies: Fraud, Sanctions, ML, TF, Bribery & Corruption, and Tax Evasion. Produced reports and briefings for stakeholders; ensured timely SAR preparation and filing per regulations. Manager, Regional Risk Identification, Assessment & Mitigation Jan 2010 – Dec 2013 (4 yrs) | Dubai, UAE Led internal controls for new and existing products; conducted regulatory gap analysis and breach reporting to UAE Central Bank and DFSA. Achieved Top Rated status in HSBC's Global Premier Mystery Shopping Program (MENAT Top 10, 2012–2014). Business Development Manager Jan 2006 – Dec 2009 (4 yrs) | Dubai, UAE Established HSBC's first outbound sales division; grew team from 4 to 40 to support business development objectives. Drove YoY growth in loans, cards, and insurance through targeted cross-sell initiatives. Optimised a power dialler strategy, improving sales-to-contact ratio from 12% to 66%. HFC Bank — West Midlands, United Kingdom Department Manager Sep 2000 – Mar 2006 (5 yrs 7 mos) | West Midlands, England, UK Managed a diverse business development portfolio focused on unsecured and secured lending with a strong insurance ethos. LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS Certification Issuing Body Issued ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Risk International Compliance Association Dec 2024 ICA Certificate in Digital Compliance Risk International Compliance Association Oct 2023 ICA Certificate in Compliance Risk International Compliance Association Jan 2021 ABOUT CGI — CO-FOUNDED BY JAMIE CGI (ourcgi.com) — Execution-led consultancy, Dubai (IFZA Free Zone) CGI is a boutique advisory and delivery firm combining institutional rigour with founder-led practicality. One senior accountable lead per mandate. Services span fractional leadership, compliance advisory, market entry, corporate structuring, NED placement, and a startup incubator. Operating across UAE, UK, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Singapore, South Africa, and Malaysia. EDUCATION Buckinghamshire New University | United Kingdom Results-driven, MLRO-eligible Risk & Compliance Leader with 20+ years in financial services across banking and insurance in the UAE, GCC, and UK. Deep expertise in AML/CTF, financial crime compliance frameworks, quality assurance, control testing, and gap analysis. Proven track record in second-line oversight, regulatory stakeholder management, and breach remediation — ensuring alignment with UAE Central Bank and DFSA expectations. Now channelling that institutional knowledge as Head of Global Compliance and Co-Founder at CGI, a boutique advisory consultancy helping regulated firms and SMEs grow with clarity and governance. AREAS OF EXPERTISE AML / CTF Compliance Risk Strategy & Frameworks Financial Crime Investigations Regulatory Compliance (DFSA / UAE CB) Governance & Reporting Fraud & Sanctions SME Advisory & Business Growth Market Entry & Structuring Fractional Leadership
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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