Patricia Glassey
Tannay
Summary
Strategic problem solver and change manager. Expertise in risk management and regulatory legal compliance. Effective team player and efficient autonomous professional. International experience across four legal jurisdictions. Strong human rights advocate.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Policy Officer (Risk Management)
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Copenhagen (Home-based Geneva)
01.2021 - Current
- Data Policy Officer, Norms and Standards Section, Global Data Service. Providing subject matter excellence (risk management focus) for inputs on institutional policies and frameworks.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks for data management and data governance in a humanitarian setting, reinforcing responsible governance practices, data protection standards, and relevant human rights principles through implementation of formal oversight mechanisms.
- Conduct research and remain abreast of related policy developments and legal frameworks for data, including regulations on AI, data responsibility, and data protection and privacy.
- Act as the risk management focal point, ensuring risk identification, assessment and mitigation in line with UNHCR's Enterprise Risk Management framework.
President and Legal Adviser
Project Justice Ghana Association
Geneva
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Co-Founder of a Swiss NGO dedicated to seeking legal justice for small-holder farmers across 16 Sub-Saharan African countries. These farmers participated in the testing of a toxic product, which resulted in life-threatening health consequences for some participants. Led fundraising and advocacy efforts, raising USD 5 million to support a claim valued at over USD 2 billion.
Senior Risk and Compliance Officer and Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Merrill Lynch Trust Services S.A.
Geneva
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Act as the Firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officer, with full responsibility for the compliance and reporting framework for anti-money laundering.
- Merrill Lynch Trust Services (Suisse) SA was acquired by JTC Group in September 2017. My responsibilities did not change.
Founder
Latitude60Ltd
NZ Company, (home-based Geneva)
04.2014 - 07.2016
- I established a start-up eco-clothing company focused on manufacturing New Zealand-made ski base layers using 100% locally sourced wool.
Senior Compliance Officer and Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Merrill Lynch Bank Suisse
Geneva
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Reporting to the CEO of the Swiss private bank and acting as a member of the Bank's Operations Committee.
- Acting as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and implementing the framework for compliance, including policy development, training, and management of investigations and case management.
Regulatory Counsel and Compliance Officer
Merrill Lynch International Bank
London
06.2007 - 02.2011
- Regulatory Counsel in the Legal and Compliance Team (2007-2008). Initially working for the investment banking division (2007-8), then (2008-2011) in private wealth management.
- [In September 2008 Bank of America Corporation acquired Merrill Lynch & Co.
- 2008-11, acting as the Senior Anti Money Laundering (AML) Officer for the Bank's Wealth Management business in EMEA.
Solicitor
Kennedys Solicitors
London
03.2003 - 06.2007
- Legal representation for individual and corporate clients involved in regulatory proceedings, including investigations, inquiries, and enforcement proceedings with UK public bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive, and also financial conduct proceedings commenced by the Financial Conduct Authority, then known as the Financial Services Authority.
Solicitor
Bark and Co Solicitors
London
12.1999 - 03.2003
- Defence of clients in serious and complex criminal cases facing charges brought by Crown Prosecution Service, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, Serious Fraud office and then Financial Services Authority, concerning money laundering, confiscation, enforcement, restraint orders and asset forfeiture proceedings.
Education
Bachelor of Laws, BA - Law, Psychology
Otago University
Otago, New Zealand12-1995
Skills
- Risk management
- Legal analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Data Protection and Privacy
- Partnership Development
- Employee Relations
- Staff management, Team leadership
- Policy Development
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Legal Practicing Certificate, England, and Wales (SRA)
- Professional Risk Manager, (PRMIA)
- Certified Data Protection Officer (Knowledge Academy)
Languages
English
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Data Policy Officer (Risk Management)
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
01.2021 - Current
President and Legal Adviser
Project Justice Ghana Association
03.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Risk and Compliance Officer and Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Merrill Lynch Trust Services S.A.
08.2016 - 12.2019
Founder
Latitude60Ltd
04.2014 - 07.2016
Senior Compliance Officer and Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Merrill Lynch Bank Suisse
02.2011 - 04.2014
Regulatory Counsel and Compliance Officer
Merrill Lynch International Bank
06.2007 - 02.2011
Solicitor
Kennedys Solicitors
03.2003 - 06.2007
Solicitor
Bark and Co Solicitors
12.1999 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Laws, BA - Law, Psychology
Otago University
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