Meet the Team

Will Palmer

Director

I have worked in financial services for over 20 years, more than half of which has been spent specialising in FCA regulatory compliance.  My career spans several of the world’s largest financial institutions including MBNA, Bank of America and investment bank Merrill Lynch. 

Latterly I have held for several years the functions of Chief Compliance Officer (SMF 16) and MLRO (SMF 17) at discretionary investment management firms. I’ve experienced first-hand how challenging these senior manager roles can be. You need support. I can help you. That’s the reason I established WJP Compliance.

Graduating from university with a degree in law, I went on to undertake a range of industry relevant qualifications, including a Diploma in Investment Compliance as well as becoming a qualified investment manager. I am a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and a Member of the International Compliance Association (ICA) and the Personal Finance Society (PFS).

Outside of work, my wife Emma and I have 2 beautiful pre-teen daughters. You’ll often find me running my side hustle, WJP Taxis, an unregistered charity with 2 beneficiaries who have a penchant for destinations including Brownies, dance classes and gymnastics. I also (rarely find the time to) pursue hobbies that include mountain biking in the Welsh hills and squash.