Partner – Consulting
Risk Consulting
Richard is a financial crime risk and compliance expert with a strong consulting pedigree, supporting clients to solve complex regulatory challenges across banking, gambling, digital finance, and funds management sectors. He is known for his pragmatic style, strategic insight, and ability to drive cultural and operational change at the enterprise level.
With close to 30 years of experience, Richard has worked across private sectors including as Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer at a publicly listed organisation, Partner at a well-known consulting firm, and Associate Partner at a global consulting firm. He has led teams delivering enterprise-wide AML/CTF risk assessments, independent reviews, remediation programs, and regulator engagement strategies. His consulting and in-house work has spanned wagering, banking, entertainment, and regulatory technology.
Richard maintains strong ties with regulators and the wider financial crime community. He is a regular speaker and contributor in the AML/CTF space. He is known for fostering engagement with operational and senior stakeholders alike, ensuring delivery is grounded, credible, and fit-for-purpose.
Experience
- Financial Crime Risk transformation and leadership — including design and delivery of enterprise-wide AML/CTF frameworks and strategic risk management programs
- Independent Review and regulatory remediation — managing and delivering compliance responses for AUSTRAC engagements and undertakings
- Board and senior stakeholder advisory — guiding executive teams on risk appetite, program design, and reporting clarity
- Cross-industry delivery — including work in digital onboarding, Know Your Customer utilities, sanctions screening, and global client lifecycle management platforms
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications – Macquarie University
- Diploma of Export Management – Australian Institute of Export
- Diploma of Financial Services – Kaplan Professional Education
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
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AUSTRAC AML/CTF Starter Programs: a clear and cost-effective pathway to compliance
InsightThe AUSTRAC AML/CTF Starter Programs provide a structured pathway to achieving AML/CTF compliance that will significantly reduce the effort and cost of AML/CTF compliance for entities required to meet AML/CTF obligations under Tranche 2.
Building a compliance culture: preparing for Australia’s 2026 AML/CTF reform
InsightAs Australia prepares for the landmark Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms – set to take effect in the coming months – businesses across sectors face a pivotal moment not just to comply with how to manage financial crime risk, but to transform themselves for the better. The real challenge lies in building a culture that embeds AML obligations into the DNA of an organisation.
How leadership teams can prepare for the new Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Funding (AML/CTF) laws
InsightHow leadership teams can implement effective ML/TF risk management, ongoing AML/CTF compliance, and the successful definition and embedding of an organisation's AML/CTF compliance culture.
