Sarah SmytheDip. AML
Head of Compliance & MLRO
Sarah Smythe brings a practical, business-focused approach to compliance, ensuring that regulatory requirements are not only met but genuinely understood and effectively applied across the organisation. Her approach is rooted in the belief that robust compliance is not simply a matter of meeting obligations, but of embedding a culture of awareness and accountability throughout the business.
Since joining Sentient as Head of Compliance, Sarah has played a key role in building and enhancing risk frameworks, advising on complex structures and supporting Sentient International in maintaining a strong and well-regarded compliance position. As MLRO, she also leads the firm’s anti-money laundering function, bringing both technical expertise and sound commercial judgement to her role.
Sarah’s career spans 20 years within financial services, during which she has accumulated extensive experience across a wide range of compliance disciplines. For the past 15 years she has specialised in Risk Management and Compliance, developing a thorough and practical understanding of the regulatory environment in which the business operates.
Alongside her wealth of hands-on experience, Sarah holds an ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering and a Certificate in Risk Management, reflecting her commitment to professional development and excellence in her field.