Jessica Wright

Invesco Ltd is an independent investment management company with offices in 21 countries.

• Coordinate analysis of risk in areas of assigned audit responsibility and prepare proposed internal audit plans based on the results of the risk analysis.
• Perform audit work and supervise the performance of work by any assigned staff or contractors, including reviewing workpapers, documenting control weaknesses or inefficiencies, and managing the completion of the audit within the given timeframe.
• Exercise individual judgment and initiative in selecting emphasis for coverage within an audit, and determining and locating sources of information.
• Prepare audit results and conduct entry/exit meetings to obtain management concurrence and responses.
• Perform follow-up on previously identified audit findings and management’s action plans.
• Assist in training and development of team members by providing on-the-job coaching, delivering constructive and motivating feedback, and participation in the performance management process.
• Ensure all activities are in line with Invesco’s Conduct principles.
• Recommended changes to existing procedures with key stakeholders, implementing more efficient practices.
• Assisted in the development of annual audit plans, facilitating effective resource allocation.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to conduct internal audits seamlessly without disrupting daily operations.
• Presented audit results to senior leadership, providing insights into areas needing improvement.
• Reported on control deficiencies to management and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.

Invesco Ltd is an independent investment management company with offices in 21 countries.

• Started as Junior Compliance Executive and was promoted to Compliance Executive, reporting to the Compliance Manager and contributor to the delivery of the EMEA compliance monitoring plan.
• Perform thematic reviews (1 to 2 a quarter) to assess and provide assurance that controls are operating effectively concerning risks across critical taxonomies and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Complete regular trade surveillance testing to identify findings across high-risk areas: market abuse, best execution, CASS, EU securitisation, regulatory threshold reporting, and personal account dealing.
• Safeguard the business reputation against legal and regulatory risks.
• Report findings to senior management with recommended actions to address deficiencies.
• Oversee implementation of changes throughout the business to enhance controls.
• Support Head of Compliance Monitoring with the successful delivery of project work.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders across the EMEA business.

RCM is an independent currency manager currently holding £48.8B assets under management, focused on identifying risk and reward opportunities in currency markets.

• Oversaw the administration and assisted the Head of Compliance and MLRO in oversight and delivery of compliance-related tasks, reporting to the CTO.
• Identified and resolved breaches and implemented training and process to prevent a recurrence.
• Managed external compliance audit liaison, implementing and monitoring new control measures.
• Produced routine management information and briefings to support Executive Committee meetings.
• Supported, implemented, and monitored a new social media policy.
• Implemented and monitored a new customer relationships management software guidance/policy.
• Realigned KYC to become more effective and ensure up-to-date data was held.

The Metropolitan Police Service is the territorial police force responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention in Greater London.

• Worked on a team as 1 of 6 Detective Constables reporting to the Detective Sergeant of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) responsible for all serious and complex crimes within the borough.
• Managed intelligence gathering and processing according to the national intelligence model.
• Conducted reactive and proactive investigations of money laundering offences, cash seizures and forfeitures, asset restraint and confiscations using POCA, Drug Trafficking Act, Criminal Justice Act and Powers under the Criminal Courts Act.
• Completed static and dynamic risk assessments according to the prevailing situation using multiple risk management models dependent on the circumstances.
• Collated information and intelligence from multiple source systems, combining and analysing in Excel to deliver meaningful insights and actionable opportunities.
• Gathered, indexed and managed criminal evidence for investigations.
• Developed and maintained critical case file documentation, cross-referenced with witnesses, evidence, data sources and other archives.
• Analysed large quantities of evidence to identify threats, opportunities, risks, and follow-up actions.
• Briefed senior crown prosecution service representatives, judiciary members and senior police officers on serious criminal investigations.
• Worked with cross-departmental and organisational teams on a pre-planned or spontaneous basis.