Rod Holland

Discreet, highly trusted senior professional with over 30 years' experience operating in complex, high-stakes environments across the British Army and the Investment Bank. Proven ability to manage sensitive information, oversee risk, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. Combines operational discipline with commercial awareness, bringing a calm, solutions-oriented approach to portfolio management, client onboarding, and project delivery.

Known for absolute integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to anticipate needs in fast-paced, demanding environments.

KYC Senior Associate at JPMorgan (2018-02 – Present)

• Manage end-to-end onboarding of corporate and institutional clients within the Corporate & Investment Bank.
• Conduct detailed due diligence, ensuring full compliance with KYC/AML regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, delivering clear, timely, and professional communication.
• Prioritize and manage a high-volume, time-sensitive portfolio with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Identify and mitigate risk through thorough analysis of client documentation and knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Build trusted relationships across front office, compliance, and client teams.

Facilities Manager at UK Ministry of Defence (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Managed assets and infrastructure with full accountability.
• Coordinated events with multiple external stakeholders, including government bodies and law enforcement.
• Oversaw a team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and high standards of delivery.

Operations & Training Manager at UK Ministry of Defence (2014-01 – 2017-12)

• Designed and delivered leadership development courses for future senior personnel.
• Assisted on complex international training exercises, including planning, logistics, and risk management in challenging environments.
• Managed personnel with a focus on effectiveness and performance.

Senior Manager at UK Ministry of Defence (2012-01 – 2014-12)

• Assisted with a 120-person organisation across multiple specialist functions.
• Oversaw welfare, performance, and operational readiness in high-pressure environments.
• Strategic coordination of training and deployment activities.

Facilities & Logistics Manager at UK Ministry of Defence (2010-01 – 2012-12)

• Managed logistics and infrastructure supporting officer training at Sandhurst.
• Controlled and safeguarded assets exceeding £1M in value.

Intelligence, Planning & Operations Roles at UK Ministry of Defence (2006-01 – 2010-12)

• Led specialist teams in intelligence gathering, planning, and operational delivery.
• Trained international personnel and contributed to multinational operations.

Military Career at British Army (1994-01 – 2018-12)

• Multiple operational deployments, Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan and conducted a tour in every rank from Gdsm to WO2
• Awarded Mention in Dispatches.
• Extensive experience in leadership, training, and international engagement. Instructor pass (LRRCC)

Level 6 Diploma in Leadership & Management – Chartered Management Institute (CMI)