Amardeep Thandi

Highlights

Within his role, Amardeep is responsible for shaping and delivering the firm’s global digital asset strategy in both new and established markets. This includes integrating blockchain and digital asset capabilities into the firm’s range of services.

Prior to joining JTC, Amardeep served as the Head of Regulation and Compliance for Chainalysis in the EMEA regions. Within this role, he advised VASPs, regulators and traditional financial institutions on developing innovative digital asset strategies, managing complex regulatory matters and driving sustainable market growth.

Amardeep has particular expertise in both traditional and emerging digital financial infrastructure. He has supported global financial institutions and digital asset businesses with operational licensing regulatory compliance, as well as the implementation and optimisation of onboarding, KYC and AML/CFT frameworks. He also played a key role in launching compliant digital asset solutions, using advanced blockchain analytics to provide effective risk management and meet regulatory requirements.

Additionally, Amardeep has expertise in fraud prevention and financial crime investigations, specialising in complex, contentious cross-border regulatory reviews,  insider trading and retrospective investigations.

Amardeep is a certified member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and a founding member of the Crypto Fraud And Asset Recovery (CFAAR) Middle East Group.