Mark McKenzie

Phone: (647) 234-9012
Email: markm@chrismathers.com

Mark McKenzie is a leading technical expert in the field of regulatory compliance and governance, with primary focus on anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). He is a specialist in the development of compliance policies and procedures, compliance evaluations and assessments, and compliance training.

From May 2003 to April 2006 he was the Director of Policy Research & Statistics at the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC). At the FSC, Mark was responsible for the development and implementation of the AML/CFT compliance program in the BVI.

Prior to joining the FSC, Mark was the senior policy research officer at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). During his time at CIMA, he was instrumental in conducting research to guide the enhancement of Cayman’s AML/CFT regulatory regime.

Most recently, he served as a technical expert for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and FIRST Initiative's technical assistance program to provide AML/CFT training for Caribbean Insurance Supervisors. Mr. McKenzie has researched and published numerous of articles and papers on regulatory compliance and governance in major journals and newsletters. He is also frequent speaker and moderator at major conferences and seminars on AML/CFT compliance issues. In addition to his technical knowledge, Mark is an excellent leader and coach.