Thomas
Picton
Executive Head: Financial Crime Management Unit
Standard Bank
Thomas Picton is the Executive Head: Financial Crime Management Unit for Standard Bank Group (SBG). Prior to joining SBG in 2015, he was employed in various capacities at the Financial Intelligence Centre, focusing mainly on TF analysis and strategic intelligence creation. He has also served in the South African Air Force (SAAF) and Defence intelligence (DI), holding various intelligence posts and positions.
Thomas holds qualifications in the fields of intelligence, psychology and AML/CFT and is a certified member of various organisations and professional bodies. Current fields of AML/CFT interest include cryptocurrency developments, human trafficking and organised crime as well as environmental matters.