FRA welcomes new director in Zurich to strengthen financial crime risk management advisory

We are pleased to announce that financial crime expert and multinational bank veteran Chris Timmons has joined FRA’s global Forensic Accounting team, expanding our Zurich office. His 20+ years of experience in financial crime risk management will be an asset to financial institutions and multinational companies preparing to meet rising regulatory expectations in Switzerland.  

Chris will offer FRA clients a first-hand perspective from senior roles at numerous top tier financial institutions, focusing on anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery & corruption (ABAC) and sanctions. His blend of subject matter expertise, project and change management positions him to advise on both financial crime risk and implementing sustainable change.  

Chris has engaged with regulators, steered change management initiatives, and overseen the implementation of AML, ABAC and sanctions programs. Notably, he has had pivotal roles including HSBC’s Head of AML for UK and Europe, directing AML systems and investigations for an Australian financial group, and serving as Head of Financial Crime Advisory for the commercial and wholesale banking sectors of a Nordic banking group.

On his move into consulting, Chris said, “At a time when Swiss financial regulation is intensifying at pace, I look forward to assisting more banks and companies in enhancing their governance framework and strengthening controls with respect to financial crime risk management. FRA has a strong track record as trusted independent advisors, particularly for global businesses addressing regulatory compliance and investigations, and I am keen to help clients navigate these challenges.”

FRA Partner and Head of the Zurich office, Gerben Schreurs, added, “FRA has a long history supporting complex matters involving Swiss authorities, but the past few years have made clear that banks will be expected to meet the highest standards, as Switzerland establishes itself as a responsible player in the global financial market. Chris’s expertise in implementing strong lines of defence in a sustainable and robust way will be critical for clients in this regard, and I am thrilled to have him on board.”