Leanne P.
Uk Director, Head of Compliance & Mlro - Uk @Ramp
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WORK HISTORY
Uk Director, Head of Compliance & Mlro - Uk @Ramp
Scotland, GB
Following Ramp\'s acquisition of Billhop, my role was expanded to incorporate Head of Compliance — working in close collaboration with US counterparts to ensure the UK regulated entity is market-ready from a regulatory and compliance perspective. Operating as a 2nd line function and board director, I ensure the UK business meets its obligations as part of a global, AI first, high-growth organisation as Ramp enters the UK/European market.
EDUCATION
North East Scotland College
HND (Higher National Diploma), Advertising and Public Relations
Alliance Manchester Business School
Certificate - Anti Money Laundering
Alliance Manchester Business School
International Diploma , Anti Money Laundering
Robert Gordon University
Bachelor's Degree, Communication with Public Relations
ABOUT LEANNE P.
Twice nominated for Women of the Year in Financial Services (2021 & 2022), I\'m a senior compliance executive with a decade of progressive leadership across some of the UK\'s most dynamic financial services businesses — from FTSE-listed wrap platforms to FCA-regulated fintechs to a global payments unicorn.My work goes well beyond financial crime. I operate across the full compliance spectrum: regulatory strategy, executive and board-level governance, PSD and senior manager accountability, safeguarding, FCA authorisation, and regulatory change — as well as deep technical expertise in AML, financial crime prevention, and counter-terrorist financing.Some career highlights I\'m proud of: Led Billhop\'s end-to-end FCA Authorised Payment Institution licence application — managing the entire process from initial preparation through to successful authorisation. Appointed to the Board of Directors of Billhop UK Limited. Dual MLRO across two regulated entities simultaneously — FCA (UK) and Finansinspektionen (Sweden). FCA Fit & Proper - assessed as a PSD Individual under the Payment Services Regulations. HMRC Fit & Proper - registered Nominated Officer. Lived through significant corporate change at Nucleus Financial — AIM listing, two acquisitions (buyer and seller), and growth from £15bn to £48bn AUM — maintaining robust compliance through every stageI hold the ICA International Diploma in AML and ICA Certificate in AML (Distinction), and I\'m a Professional Member of the International Compliance Association (MICA). I\'m also an active member of industry working groups within the financial crime space.My experience spans the full arc from fraud investigator at Lloyds Banking Group through to board-level Director — giving me a rare combination of hands-on technical depth and genuine executive perspective.Please note: I\'m not currently accepting unsolicited AML/KYC/Screening vendor messages.
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