John E.
Senior Compliance Officer Crypto Industry
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John E. is a seasoned financial services professional, renowned for his expansive expertise in compliance, regulatory affairs, and government relations, especially in the realm of crypto products. With a career spanning over two decades, he has successfully guided numerous large firms through regulatory authorization and compliance with the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks. As a Compliance Officer at companies like CCData and Wilshire Indexes, John has demonstrated his proficiency in designing and managing comprehensive compliance frameworks that align with rigorous global standards. His leadership has extended to international regulatory and central bank relations, underscoring his ability to manage high-level negotiations with bodies like the FCA, SEC, and Bank of England. At the helm of Benchmark Advisory Services Ltd., John provided pivotal strategic advice in areas including ESG standards and MiFID II. His additional roles at Alvarez and Marsal, Thomson Reuters, and the British Bankers’ Association highlight his capacity to mentor teams and pioneer business transformation initiatives.
Experience
Compliance Officer
CCData · 2023 — 2025Designed and managed all aspects of compliance and regulatory reporting structures for CCData, a digital asset market data provider authorized by the FCA. Chaired the Benchmark Oversight Committee and handled relations with central banks and regulators. Assessed and approved new business initiatives for CCData.Compliance Officer
Wilshire Indexes · 2021 — 2024Recruited to enhance the benchmark portfolio at Wilshire Indexes and to secure FCA authorization, achieved in March 2023. Worked to align the company with the IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks.Director
Benchmark Advisory Services Ltd. · 2017 — PresentProvided global market participants with guidance on business development, product design, compliance, and regulation. Conducted gap analysis, implementation planning, and managed the regulatory approval process on behalf of clients. Developed compliance regimes, managed ESG standards, and offered training for staff.Consultant
Alvarez and Marsal · 2017 — 2017Engaged on a six-month contract to establish a benchmark and FX Global Code advice practice, providing strategic advice to blue chip clients. Created business plans for scalable growth and generated compliance documentation for various stakeholders.Head of Fixings Business Development
Thomson Reuters · 2012 — 2016Played a pivotal role in the establishment of one of the first benchmark administration companies to gain regulatory approval by the Financial Conduct Authority. Managed global relations with clients and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks across various benchmarks.MD
BBA LIBOR Ltd, British Bankers Association · 2005 — 2012Tasked with ensuring the commercial viability and robust operation of the BBA LIBOR benchmark. Contributed to policy development around MiFID and EMIR, significantly increasing revenue and drafting numerous contracts for benchmark usage.Executive
FTSE · 1998 — 2003Joined FTSE as a data analyst, responsible for producing reviews of equity and fixed income indices. Managed independent committees overseeing indices and researched industry challenges to propose solutions.Client Services
Perpetual (now Invesco Perpetual) · 1996 — 1997Engaged in client services at Perpetual, focusing on relationship management and service delivery.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- 2:1 in Biology, specialising in statistics, behaviour and the philosophy of scienceUniversity of Bath · 1993 — 1996
- 3 A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and English, 1 AS Level in French. 9 GCSEsWellington College · 1988 — 1993