Luke Hardy
Banking Specialist with 25 years' experience at Standard Chartered Corporate and Investment Bank
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Banking Specialist with 25 years' experience at Standard Chartered Corporate and Investment Bank. Progressing upwards in job roles within SCB, whilst dedicating myself to the same company. 10 years' experience as a Senior Know Your Customer (KYC) / Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) / Client On-boarding Specialist and Financial Crime Compliance / Anti-Money Laundering Management Associate. Awarded H2 2018 Heroes (UK Global Banking) for exceptional performance and contribution to client service delivery.
Experience
Associate-Client Delivery Specialist (KYC / CDD Analyst) - Standard Chartered Corporate & Investment Bank - London
(2016-04 - 2026-04)
- Manage a portfolio of global corporate clients, delivering end-to-end CDD and onboarding processes across multiple jurisdictions
- Perform detailed KYC and EDD reviews including sanctions screening, Politically Exposed Person screening and identification (PEP), adverse media analysis, and complex UBO structures
- Act as a key liaison between Relationship Managers, Compliance, Legal, and offshore teams to ensure seamless onboarding and periodic reviews
- Identify, assess, and escalate financial crime and compliance risks in line with internal policies
- Contribute to improved operational efficiency by streamlining communication and reducing client outreach duplication ("Once to Client" approach)
European Middle Office Specialist - Standard Chartered Corporate & Investment Bank
(2015-07 - 2016-04)
- Supported transaction execution and client servicing for European corporate clients
- Coordinated closely with Front Office, Credit, and Legal teams to facilitate deal flow and onboarding
- Ensured all activities adhered to internal risk and compliance frameworks
- Consistently met strict regulatory and internal deadlines by proactively managing workflows, prioritising high-risk cases and completing Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR)
Loan Documentation / Limits Officer - Standard Chartered Corporate & Investment Bank - London
(2008-07 - 2015-07)
- Managing end-to-end credit documentation for corporate lending transactions, including approvals and execution
- Reviewing and analysing legal and credit documentation, ensuring compliance with internal policies
- Implementing and monitoring client facility limits for high-value, multi-million-pound transactions
- Partnering with Legal and Credit Risk Departments and Relationship Managers to deliver time-sensitive deals under tight deadlines
- Playing a key role in maintaining accuracy and integrity of credit documentation systems
Custodian – Credit Risk Control - Standard Chartered Corporate & Investment Bank - London
(2006-10 - 2008-07)
- Maintain central database of company documents, securing custody of original client documentation in line with audit and regulatory requirements
- Managing documentation databases and supported facility utilisation processes
- Conducting KYC-related checks and ensuring accurate record maintenance
Project Management Support - Standard Chartered Corporate & Investment Bank
(2003-03 - 2006-10)
- Supporting a major internal data migration project, ensuring accuracy of documentation records
- Maintaining project tracking, documentation, and reporting
- Coordinating meetings and stakeholder communications
Administration Clerk - Standard Chartered Corporate & Investment Bank
(2001-04 - 2003-03)
- Providing administrative and operational support across procurement and expenses
- Coordinating travel, meetings, and departmental logistics
- Supporting internal operational and project activities
Education
O Levels - English Language & Art - St John Rigby School Kent
