Les Cantlay

Risk and Compliance systems and controls (Banking and Investment)
Board Governance, Effectiveness and setting Risk Appetite.
Wealth and IFA Management

Les Cantlay is a Chartered Insurer with over 40 years of experience in the Financial Services sector, encompassing Wealth and Investment Management, Online Stock Broking, Advisory, Banking, and Insurance.

As a seasoned consultant specialising in Financial Services across multiple jurisdictions, Les has held C-suite leadership positions across all three lines of defence in regulated environments. He possesses a unique blend of expertise, having advised some of the largest Financial Services firms while also serving in approved roles under the UK regulatory Senior Management Regime. Les has been authorised by regulators as Chief Risk Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for both a Bank and Investment Businesses.

In the realm of regulated governance and oversight, Les has served as Board Chair and Nomination and Remuneration Committees Chair, in addition to participating in various Audit Committees. He is experienced in fulfilling the roles of Consumer Duty and Whistleblowing Champions, and he has successfully guided companies through complex regulatory landscapes in multi-jurisdictional settings.

Currently, Les is the Chair of a UK Platform business focused on Custody and Trade Execution, and he is also a Director of an Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) business.