Ross Imrie recently joined us here at IGA Talent Solutions as a Business Development Manager focused on the Financial Crime market.
We caught up with Ross a few weeks into his new role to find out more about him which you can read in the article below.
Hi Ross, welcome to the IGA Family. We’re delighted to have you on board! How have you found your first few weeks in your new role?
The first few weeks have been amazing, everyone at IGA is so welcoming and have been actively involved in helping me get settled in.
What is your background in recruitment and how did you get into the industry?
I’ve worked in financial crime for the past 7 years. My first job after university was at RBS Edinburgh as a Financial Crime Associate. 2 years later in 2017 I moved down to London and spent 5 years recruiting for the contingency market within the Financial Crime sector.
What attracted you to join IGA Talent Solutions? What is different about IGA that sets it apart from other companies?
The people. Everyone that I’ve met since first introductions all the way through to joining the company have been fantastic. I can see that IGA really prides itself in investing in its people and has a strong culture surrounding that. I can also see a tremendous opportunity for growth for the company, which translates to my own professional and personal growth as well.
What areas of recruitment do you specialise in? What do you enjoy about recruiting into these areas?
I specialise in contract recruitment with expertise in Financial Crime and Compliance. I enjoy working with professionals and partners who are interested in making a difference – through preventing money laundering, terrorists financing and other real-world criminal activities that is more prevalent than you think!
What do you think are the biggest challenges that your clients face within Financial Crime at the moment? How can you support your clients with these challenges and what solutions can you offer?
Financial Crime and Compliance (FCC) is a growing industry, but it has not received the funding it requires to render it robust. These areas are still perceived by businesses as ‘costly endeavours’ that do not reap immediate or tangible rewards for revenue generation. However, it is important to change that narrative and remind clients that a strong FCC and risk culture, including upholding best practice, governance, and regulatory policies, are equally and if not more crucial forms of protecting a business.
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you like to do in your spare time.
Not to sound cliché but I love travelling the world and experiencing different cultures (eating new foods has to be a top favourite). When in London, you can find me with my friends at a climbing or mixed martial arts gym.
