Jamie Sutton

Director

Jamie is no stranger to the board room, which has helped shape his commercial outlook and ‘can do’ approach. He’s a vastly experienced professional, starting his career in financial services back in 1988, with in-depth experience in Life Assurance, Investments and more recently property.

A qualified private investigator, Jamie also holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a Level 7 Diploma in Strategy.

If Jamie manages to tear himself away from work, he loves nothing more than spending time with his family and watching his beloved football team. He loves to travel the world to follow his favourite sporting events, whilst also soaking up the local culture, whether an England cricket tour, boxing in Vegas or watching Liverpool football club.

“I love the challenge that compliance and risk brings versus the need for commerciality. Getting the balance right is a skill, and it is a hard one to master”.

Nick Wait

Managing Director

Nick has over 35 years experience in UK and International Financial Services, with specialist skills in MLRO and compliance.

In 1994 Nick moved to the Isle of Man where his roles have included Operations Director, MLRO, Compliance Officer and Data Protection Officer.

Nick loves the world of compliance and the varied challenges it brings. He sees compliance roles as the ‘customer champion’, requiring a strong sense of ethical responsibility.

“It is not just about knowing the regulations, it is also about understanding people and behaviours”

When not working Nick enjoys walking his dogs, cricket umpiring and spending time with the family.

Ben Barlow

Senior Compliance Consultant

Ben holds an ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, with extensive experience in several sectors including: TCSP, banking, life and insurance, pensions, accountancy, and financial advisory services.

He has held multiple key appointments as an Individual controlled function holder, including Head of Compliance, DMLRO, MLRO, CoSec, and DPO.

Ben enjoys helping the businesses he supports to balance growth and financial results while ensuring they remain fully compliant in an ever-changing regulatory environment.

Ben likes to remind us that “Compliance is not a burden, but a foundation for sustainable growth and trust.”

In his free time, Ben enjoys riding his motorbike and walking his three dogs.

Keith Salmon

Senior Compliance Consultant

Keith Holds the ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance, the ICA Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering, and the CII Diploma in Financial Planning.

In a Financial Services career spanning approaching 30 years Keith has extensive experience in several sectors including: Banking, Life Insurance, Investment Management and the provision of financial advice. Keith has worked for large international organisations, medium sized organisations, and small family firms and brings a highly personable approach to working with his customers.

A highly skilled Compliance Consultant with a real passion in helping people, Keith makes the complexities of the Compliance and Risk world easier to navigate. As he says, “Compliance is all about the people, it’s how we can help them that makes it work”.

Outside of work Keith follows his passion for Liverpool FC and travelling the world, often combining the two, and is the author of two internationally acclaimed books on football fandom. Married to Nikki with children Charlie and Izzy the Isle of Man has been a fabulous home for over 25 years now.

Jonathan Haywood

Cryptoasset Consultant

Jonathan Haywood is a cryptoasset expert and educator who holds an ICA Specialist Certificate in Financial Crime Risk in Cryptocurrencies.

He has run top-rated British crypto exchange “Zed Zeroth” for ten years, and also runs Enchained.Games, a pioneering bitcoin game development studio.

Jonathan helps clients see how crypto works and why it matters, bridging the gap between technology, education and real-world usage. His support can cover crypto essentials, business integration, financial flows, compliance, and Web3 creative frontiers.

Away from crypto, Jonathan is a qualified teacher with a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education. He teaches in local schools and mentors students applying for medicine and Oxbridge.

Barry Smith

AI and Risk Management Advisor

Barry is a highly experienced advisor on AI, risk management and regulatory affairs in the financial services industry. He has spent over 35 years working in the UK and across the EU, for banks, investment firms, brokers and insurers. Recent clients include Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan, Royal London Insurance, ICE Clear, TP-ICAP and Fidelity Investments.

From 2017, Barry spent over two years as interim Head of Data Science at RBS/NatWest, building a new data science team, pioneering the adoption of machine learning and AI, applying AI to financial crime and credit risk – and hiring his permanent successor. Since then, he has worked with several firms on developing AI strategy, building AI governance frameworks, and helping to ensure safe and responsible AI-driven innovation.

New to the Isle of Man, Barry is eager to work with local market participants that aim to develop their digital strategy and governance capabilities. When taking a break from work, Barry enjoys family time, listening to music and walking.