Ray BlakeCourse Director at IFFTrainer
Profile
Ray Blake, a seasoned anti-financial crime professional, began his career in banking, focusing on trust and investment portfolio management. He later transitioned into training roles, eventually leading a national team responsible for regulated sales training.
In 1996, Ray established his own training and consulting business, specializing in financial services and, more recently, anti-financial crime. His expertise has led him to work with local and international companies, including roles as Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer. He has been deeply involved in the regulation of retail financial services, engaging with senior management, frontline staff, and compliance teams on financial crime initiatives. Ray also collaborates with law enforcement, government bodies, and regulators.
A Fellow of the International Compliance Association, Ray contributes to their educational programs, including the ICA Certified Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) qualification. Widely recognized as an expert in his field, he is also the co-host of The Dark Money Files podcast, a leading resource in the fight against financial crime.