Laurence Potter is a highly skilled and experienced Senior Risk and Compliance professional with a strong background in financial services. He graduated from De Montfort University with a Bachelor of Arts, achieving 2:1, and also studied as a Qualified Accountant at the ACCA. Prior to his current position as Chief Risk Officer at Starling Bank, he was the Head of Compliance & MLRO at the same organization. He is well-versed in designing and implementing effective risk frameworks within financial services, developing and leading teams covering regulatory and compliance risks, and ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards. Potter is also a former Head of Conduct and Compliance Assurance and Risk Reporting at Direct Line Group, a Senior Manager, and Manager at KPMG, a Seconded at CNA Insurance, and a Senior Associate at the Financial Conduct Authority.