Shivam

Patel

Senior Associate
Dubai
English

Shivam is a Senior Associate in the Forensic Technology team. Initially commencing his journey with FRA in the London office, he has since relocated to the firm’s Dubai office. He has experience designing, developing, and implementing solutions and creating reports pertaining to financial crime, fraud, compliance, and risk.

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His expertise lies in data collection and integration, handling unstructured data, data cleansing, and report writing. He has managed multi-region projects, delivered data modelling and visualisation solutions, and developed AML and transaction monitoring dashboards as well as sanctions screening frameworks for global clients. He has actively engaged in multiple projects involving trading, cybersecurity, chemicals distribution, financial services, and logistics firms, as well as contributing to document review investigations.

In recent years, Shivam has also worked extensively on crypto and digital asset matters, including contributing across three work streams of a high-profile monitorship of one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, as well as multiple forensic tracing investigations.

The majority of his experience was gained specialising in end-to-end fraud, financial crime detection and prevention, and utilising data analytics and strategy to drive change. His broader portfolio includes crafting white papers on risk scoring, leading regulatory engagements with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), and delivering actionable insights to C-suite stakeholders.

He has collaborated with the New York City Bar Association (NYCBA), contributing to a report exploring the application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Technology, Cybersecurity, and Data Privacy. Shivam has also supported thought leadership pieces, such as sharing insights on the pivotal role of data analytics during monitorships for a Global Investigations Review (GIR) publication. His pro bono participation includes anti-fraud training sessions to members of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC).

Prior to joining FRA, Shivam managed operational and financial crime teams at a fintech start-up.

He holds the Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC).

Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC)

Biography

Shivam is a Senior Associate in the Forensic Technology team. Initially commencing his journey with FRA in the London office, he has since relocated to the firm’s Dubai office. He has experience designing, developing, and implementing solutions and creating reports pertaining to financial crime, fraud, compliance, and risk.

Authority experience

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)

Awards & Recognition

Accreditations

Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC)

Languages

English

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