Mike Fowler is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Unit Head of Risk and Data Unit at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris, Île-de-France, France. With over 5 years of experience at the FATF, he plays a crucial role in leading the Risk and Data Unit, working closely with the world-class FATF Secretariat staff and representatives from FATF member delegations and the FATF Global Network.
In his current role, Mike is responsible for supporting the FATF’s Risk Trends and Methods Working Group by conducting research into money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing risks, trends, methods, and threats. He also leads the FATF’s engagement with operational stakeholders, uncovering key insights from the organization’s data holdings and managing data processes effectively.
Prior to his current position, Mike served as a Senior Programme Manager at the FATF, where he was instrumental in delivering policy solutions and providing expertise to assist MENA-region central government ministries in governance issues. He also managed the FATF’s programme of work and governance processes, contributing to the organization’s mission of combating money laundering and terrorist financing at a global level.
With a background in strategic intelligence and anti-money laundering efforts, Mike also worked as a Team Leader in the Strategic Intelligence Group at FINTRAC in Ottawa, Canada. There, he collaborated with a team of top-notch analysts to inform Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorists Regime, producing cutting-edge products to combat financial crimes effectively.
Furthermore, Mike has taken on advisory roles within the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime, where he served as the Head of Programme Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Advisor for AML/CFT for South Eastern Europe, demonstrating his dedication to international efforts in combating illicit financial activities.
Throughout his career, Mike Fowler has been at the forefront of efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing, showcasing a strong commitment to promoting global standards and effective measures to safeguard the integrity of the international financial system.