What we're great at

Portfolio Remediation

We specialise in working with clients who have challenges in their portfolios - whether that's backlogs of portfolio reviews, client outreach programmes or event driven flag reviews.

AML Monitoring & Screening

Our experienced team will clear your current and backlog of PEP & Sanction and adverse media flags quicker than anyone.

Transaction Monitoring & AML Investigations

If you are not on top of your Transaction Monitoring flags our specialist AML team will investigate and escalate Suspicious Activities to your 2nd line Financial Crime team.

Onboarding KYC & Client Due Diligence

If you are experiencing higher than expected new Clients into your business and want to maintain your onboarding SLA's our KYC team can assist you in managing the workflows.

Let us help you

The RiskPod is a Compliance Marketplace of experienced Risk & Compliance Subject Matter Expert’s at a cost and quality unparalleled in industry.

We work with regulated firms who have KYC, AML, Transaction Monitoring and Regulatory Advisory needs; We provide rapid access to pre-vetted professionals with experience in your industry, jurisdiction and regulatory frameworks.

How We Deliver Projects

Discovery Session - Establish the Processes and Policies in place for file review and perform Gap Analysis if required by our client.

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Policy Review - If required, perform a Policy Review and make suggested amendments to ensure compliance is efficiently maintained and its application is effective.

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Project Preparation - Complete Project Plan, agree SLA’s and reporting requirements. Once finalised we will share details of our RiskPod team who will deliver the project.

Perform File Reviews - The Risk Pod team will perform all required File Reviews, complete Client outreach programme if required and perform QA checks of files. The Risk Pod team will then provide our Client with file review outcomes.

Data housekeeping/governance - Ensure consistent file/naming conventions are observed and filing structuring of data is applied consistent with client requirements.

Review & Recommendations - Perform project reviews, periodically report MI and present project findings to the client. Recommendations and handover documentation will be provided to our client and any client team training will be provided by the Risk Pod team to transition our approach into BAU.

Basically, we work with clients who are Regulated and have a duty to act and manage their portfolios in line with the Regulation in their chosen jurisdiction. We support;

• Law firms (Offshore, Fiduciary, Trusts, CSP's)

• Banks (Investment, Corporate, Retail, NEO);

• Fintechs;

• Payment firms;

• Major Consultancies/ Professional Services, and;

• Digital Asset firms, and more

Our role is to work with our clients, without judgement, to ensure their portfolio's are compliant and in line with theirs and their Regulators risk appetite & expectations.

Who We Work With

Law Firm Client

Large offshore law firm based in Cayman with a c.15,000 periodic review backlog. Project team constructed in 48 hours to perform reviews, QA and MI reporting to the client with a monthly Board pack issued. Team construction was a remote team of; 1 Team Leader, 3 QA’s and 16 Analysts delivered over a 9 month period.

EU Payments Client

10,000 Adverse Media flags, 150,000 Sanction flags and 100,000 of PEP flags reviewed and closed by a Risk Pod team of 21. This project was delivered over a 6 month period fully remote.

UK Digital Asset Client

Large Custodian with a c.5,000 periodic review backlog, Project team put together to perform reviews, QA reviews and report MI to the client on a weekly basis with a monthly Board pack issued. Team construction was 1 Team Leader, 1 QA’s and 6 Analysts. the project was delivered over 12 months with The Risk Pod providing retained services for BAU onboarding.

Specialised Recruitment for Compliance, Finance & Tech

Robert Lycett

Head of RP Recruitment

A 23 year veteran excelling with his team in Risk & Compliance, Tech, Product and Sales in Digital Assets, AI, Web 3.0, Blockchain, and Investment Banking.

At RP Recruitment, our dedicated recruitment division, we connect top-tier talent with leading firms across Banking, Trusts, Legal, FinTech, Payments, Digital Assets, and more. Whether you're scaling a startup or strengthening a global institution, we provide permanent and contract hiring solutions designed for your industry's evolving needs.

Expertise Across Key Sectors:

✅ Compliance – Regulatory & financial crime specialists
✅ Finance & Operations – CFOs, analysts, and back-office experts
✅ Technology & Product – Developers, engineers, product managers
✅ Sales & Commercial – Business development and growth leaders

With decades of experience, our team works with global banks, innovative startups, and everything in between to ensure businesses secure the best talent in Digital Assets, Payments, AI, and more.

Sam Portham

Head of Delivery

15 years experience leading global staffing solutions for Tier 1 clients in Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime, and Technology.

Thyra Dineen

Operations Manager

With 20 years in banking and operations, Thyra manages client servicing, onboarding, and operational efficiency, ensuring a streamlined hiring experience.

Let us help you

Experienced. Strategic. Committed. The RiskPod team ensures compliance, drives growth, and delivers value.

Meet the team

Mark Weclawek

Chief Executive Officer

Setting the strategic vison and driving commercial value for The RiskPod, its members and clients

John Carr

Chief Risk Officer

Establishing best in class programme and portfolio delivery and execution for The RiskPod and its clients globally.

Sam Youngs

Finance Director

Establishing effective and scalable financial governance for The RiskPod.

Contact us

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