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The FincTank
by Jessica Hamilton
Real conversations with real leaders in financial crime compliance.
Episodes
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From Law Grad to MLRO at 25: Jason Mc Kinney on Building a Career in Fintech Compliance
Jason Mc Kinney is an Associate Director at FSCOM, where he heads up their new staff augmentation practice. But his route there is anything but typical. In this episode, Jason walks us through a career that started in a property law department in Belfast, took a sharp turn into fintech compliance...
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Anna Rowe, From Victim to Voice: Fighting Romance Fraud
Anna Rowe isn’t just talking about romance fraud, she lived it. After being catfished by someone online, Anna turned her experience into a national campaign to change the law and hold dating platforms accountable. We unpack how online deception turns into real-world harm, why victims stay silent,...
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Career Audits, Office Politics & Surviving Redundancy: Expert Advice for 2026 with Annette Minihan
In this episode of The Finc Tank, Jessica kicks off 2026 with career coach and former HR leader Annette Minihan for a candid discussion on navigating career growth, promotions, and redundancy in financial services. Annette shares insider HR insights on how promotion and bonus decisions are made,...
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AI, Ethics, and the Future of Compliance: Mary Kirwin on Challenging Cultures and Creating Change
In this episode of Finc Tank, I sit down with Mary Kerwin, a seasoned compliance leader who’s held top roles at major banks like JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Allied Irish, and Credit Suisse. Mary shares her unconventional journey from working-class Dublin to the upper echelons of global finance,...
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Building Risk Frameworks: Insights from IFX’s Chief Compliance Officer, Sara Cass
In this episode, we welcome Sara Cass, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at IFX Payments, for an engaging conversation spanning her unique career journey from geology and brick sales to leading compliance in high-growth fintech. Sara opens up about how curiosity and resilience drove her from...
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Fintech Leadership, Risk, and Culture with Wirex’s CEO, Chet Shah
In this episode, we sit down with Chet Shah, CEO of Wirex, to discuss his journey from risk and compliance roles to leading a fintech company. Chet shares insights on the evolving role of compliance and financial crime prevention in fintech, the importance of embedding risk management into…
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The Art of Thinking Like a Criminal: Lessons from Ray Blake
In this episode of The FincTank, Jessica sits down with Ray Blake—co-host of the acclaimed Dark Money Files podcast and a leading voice in anti-financial crime—to discuss his unconventional journey into the world of financial crime prevention, the power of empathy in compliance training, and the...
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Inside Tide: How Ross Longmore Leads Ongoing Monitoring
In this episode of The Finc Tank, we sit down with Ross Longmore, Director of AML, Fraud, Sanctions, and Ongoing Monitoring at Tide. Ross takes us on a candid journey through his career, from growing up in Yorkshire and studying maths at university to unexpectedly finding his way into financial...
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Navigating Financial Crime with Jason Holt: Insights from M&G and Exeger
In this episode of The FincTank, we sit down with Jason Holt, a seasoned leader who has navigated the worlds of banking, consulting, asset management, and cutting-edge financial technology. Jason shares candid insights from his career journey - from working at global institutions like JPMorgan…
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Contracting in Compliance: Ian Christie Breaks Down the Temp Talent Boom
Join Jessica and her co-founder—and lifelong friend—Ian Christie for a sharp, insider look at the fast-moving world of temp recruitment in financial crime and compliance. From IR35 and umbrella companies to automation, office mandates, and reputation risks, they unpack the realities of…
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CTRL + CCO: Wietske Larrandart on Smarter Compliance Leadership
Join us as we sit down with Wiestke Chief Compliance Officer at Monex, for an inspiring deep dive into her unconventional path from South Africa to Madrid—and from novice to senior compliance leader. She shares how she carved her own career route, balanced motherhood with professional ambition…
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Inside the Financial Crime Machine: Craig Ashby a financial crime fighter, grounded in tech
On this episode of The FincTank, we sit down with Craig, a seasoned technologist and banking professional currently driving innovation at PagoNxt, a fintech arm of Santander. From humble beginnings in Luton to pioneering biometric solutions at Barclays and now leading global compliance efforts,...
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From Barclays to Fintech: Matthew Tataryn on Hiring Smarter and Leading Better
On this episode of The FincTank, we’re joined by Matthew Tataryn, Director of Financial Crime at Tide, for a fast-paced dive into his unconventional rise through banking and fintech. From retail banking at Barclays to leading fincrime at Tide, Matt shares raw insights on hiring for potential over...
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Financial Crime, FinTech & Finding Purpose: Pesh’s Leap into Fintech Leadership
Join us on The FincTank podcast as we welcome Pesh, the Compliance Director for LATAM and MIA at Wise, for an engaging conversation on navigating career success in the realm of financial crime. Pesh shares her remarkable journey from an unexpected start as a fraud analyst during her law studies…
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The FincTank have?
The FincTank currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The FincTank about?
Real conversations with real leaders in financial crime compliance.
How often does The FincTank release new episodes?
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Who hosts The FincTank?
The FincTank is created and hosted by Jessica Hamilton.
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