Chris is a highly seasoned compliance risk manager who has designed and led large scale compliance programs and overseen complex change initiatives in the financial services industry. With his deep knowledge of the regulatory environment across securities, derivatives and commodities markets, he has specialized in synthesizing regulatory change and risk assessment programs across these regimes. He has advised Boards of Directors, CEO’s and senior management committees, serving as a trusted advisor. He has led strategic growth initiatives to expand business activities including Financial Holding Company applications and FINRA Membership Application Program approvals.

With over 30 years of experience, Chris has held both global and regional compliance positions including Chief Compliance Officer and other senior compliance management roles. Before joining IMAG, Chris was the Head of Conduct, Financial Crimes and Compliance for Europe and Americas at Standard Chartered Bank and Chief Compliance Officer for Standard Chartered Securities North America LLC. His career also included positions at HSBC, Barclays and Donaldson Lufkin and Jenrette.

Chris holds securities industry Series 7, 14, 24, 27 & 99 registrations and is an approved arbitrator in the FINRA Dispute Resolution Services Arbitration & Mediation program. He is a graduate of New York University’s Stern School of Business where he is a member of the business school’s alumni group.