Shruti Patel

Shruti Patel is the Compliance, Risk & Oversight Officer (CROO) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) at Fire-UK, a leading provider of Business Accounts with a focus on payment services and process automation.

Fire Financial Services Limited, operating as Fire and fire.com, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland in the EU and authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, offering a range of innovative solutions to make payments faster, cost-effective, and secure through its technology, API, and regulatory licenses.

Shruti's role involves ensuring Fire-UK's compliance with all legislation, providing assurance to the board on effective management of processes, controls, and risks. With 9 years of financial services experience, including regulatory expertise gained at the Financial Conduct Authority, Shruti joined fire.com in 2020.

Her educational background includes a Professional Banker Certificate from The Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland, Certificates in Insurance and Financial Crime Risk, as well as Diplomas in Governance, Risk and Compliance. She also holds a Bachelor of Laws from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Prior to her current position, Shruti held roles as a Senior Compliance Manager at RateSetter, Compliance Manager at Premium Credit Ltd, and served in various capacities at renowned organizations like the Financial Conduct Authority and the Financial Ombudsman Service.

She is a qualified specialist in Corporate Governance, Conduct Risk, and Financial Crime Risk, with a dedication to ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management in the financial services sector.