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Payal Patel

ASEAN Awards Committee Member at Women in Payments

Singapore

Overview 

Payal Patel is the VP of Risk & Compliance for APAC at Circle, with a strong background in Anti Money Laundering and Compliance Management. With previous roles at top financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase and Citi, she brings expertise in regulatory affairs and risk management to her current position. Having held key leadership roles at BitGo as Chief Compliance Officer - APAC and Standard Chartered Bank as FCC Head for Correspondent Banking, Payal Patel's career showcases a proven track record in navigating complex financial regulations and driving compliance initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region.

Work Experience 

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Circle

  • VP, APAC Risk & Compliance, MLRO

    2022 - Current

Move $100k+ of crypto with our principal OTC desk.

circle.com
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Women in Payments

  • ASEAN Awards Committee Member

    2022

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Antler

  • Venture Partner

    2019

    Antler, a startup generator and early-stage VC, turns the world’s best talent into great founders of fast-growing technology companies. Antler selects the most passionate aspiring entrepreneurs, helps them find the right co-founders and connects them to a mentor network of fitting business and academic subject matter experts worldwide. Funding is provided from day one to support entrepreneurs in building disruptive businesses that positively impact local and global economies.

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BitGo

  • Chief Compliance Officer - APAC

    2021 - 2022

BitGo is a digital asset trust and security company that provides custody, financial services, and core infrastructure for investors.

Raised $171,500,000.00 from Brink’s.

bitgo.com
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FINTRAIL

  • Managing Director

    2019 - 2021

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P-Squared

  • Founder

    2018 - 2019

    Acquired by FINTRAIL. P-Squared is a boutique FinCrime compliance consultancy focusing exclusively on Fintech / Blockchain companies and those organisations looking to partner with them. We challenge the status quo and provide our clients with innovative and creative ways to manage their FinCrime risk, always focusing on results and enabling business.

SC

Standard Chartered Bank

  • FCC Head for Correspondent Banking (ASA)

    2015 - 2018

JC

JPMorgan Chase

  • Vice President, Asia Regional Compliance

    2012 - 2014

Morgan Health is the healthcare investment arm of JPMorgan Chase.

jpmorganchase.com
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Citi

  • Senior Vice President, GTS EMEA AML Risk Management

    2011 - 2012

Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides various financial products and services.

Raised $12,950,000,000.00 from ValueAct Capital and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

citigroup.com
RB

Royal Bank of Scotland

  • AML & Sanctions Policy Manager

    2010 - 2011

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