Executive Vice President, AML, Citco Fund Services (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
Dara Westby serves as Head of Investor Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for APAC and EMEA regions at Citco Fund Services as well as Global Head of investor AML Product. With over 25 years of experience in AML regulatory compliance, MLRO, risk management and operations, Dara leads the firm's investor AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions compliance, and broader financial crime prevention framework.
In this role, Dara is responsible for the design and oversight of the firm's global investor AML program. He works closely with senior management and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with evolving global regulatory expectations while supporting business growth.
Dara plays at active role at industry level and is recognized for combining deep regulatory knowledge with a practical, risk-based approach to financial crime compliance. He is committed to fostering a strong culture of compliance and leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the effectiveness of AML programs.