James Leake
Global Head of Regulatory Compliance Services @HSBC
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WORK HISTORY
Global Head of Regulatory Compliance Services @HSBC
London, GB
Leadership of colleagues in the Regulatory Compliance Centres of Excellence in China, Egypt, India, Mexico, Philippines and Poland supporting all HSBC countries by undertaking compliance advisory, compliance stewardship, compliance controls including surveillance for the prevention of financial market abuse. Leadership of the offices of the Group Head of Regulatory Compliance and Chief of Staff to ensure effective oversight and governance of our compliance executive committees and discharge of SMF responsibilities.
EDUCATION
Alliance Manchester Business School
ICA Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance
Alliance Manchester Business School
ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance
Alliance Manchester Business School
ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering
Aston Business School
Executive MBA
ACAMS
Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES LEAKE
James is currently the Global Head of Regulatory Compliance Services at HSBC, based in London. In this role, he leads the Compliance Function’s Centres of Excellence, a global team of 950 professionals delivering risk stewardship, regulatory compliance advice, oversight, challenge, and the operation of key controls.With a broad and deep background in Risk and Compliance leadership, James has held senior roles across the first, second, and third lines of defence. His expertise spans Credit Risk, Operational and Resilience Risk, Financial Crime Risk, Regulatory Compliance Risk, and Conduct Risk.James has also held a Chief of Staff position, where he was responsible for governance, operating model design, financial management, strategic planning, and people development.He is a Fellow of the International Compliance Association, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance, as well as Diplomas in Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Anti-Money Laundering. In 2025, James was awarded an Executive MBA with distinction from Aston University.
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