Jason Mc Kinney is an Associate Director at FSCOM, where he heads up their new staff augmentation practice. But his route there is anything but typical.

In this episode, Jason walks us through a career that started in a property law department in Belfast, took a sharp turn into fintech compliance consulting, and eventually landed him as a global compliance manager and deputy MLRO before he turned 26. He then went in-house at Airwallex, co-founded his own reg tech consultancy, and has now come back to consulting with a clear vision for what good looks like.

We get into the difference between consulting and in-house pressure, what it actually feels like to sit across from a head of sales when you're 26 and telling them no, how he built his support network as a junior MLRO, and why he thinks the Northern Ireland talent pool is one of the most underrated opportunities in financial services right now.

We also cover AI in compliance (what small firms should actually be doing with it), the FCA's current view on fractional MLROs, enterprise-wide risk assessments, and what FSCOM's new benchmarking tool is trying to solve.

If you work in fintech compliance, you're building a team, or you're trying to figure out how to grow a career in this space, this one is worth your time.
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Anna Rowe isn’t just talking about romance fraud, she lived it. After being catfished by someone online, Anna turned her experience into a national campaign to change the law and hold dating platforms accountable. We unpack how online deception turns into real-world harm, why victims stay silent, and what needs to change to protect the next generation

In this episode of The Finc Tank, Jessica kicks off 2026 with career coach and former HR leader Annette Minihan for a candid discussion on navigating career growth, promotions, and redundancy in financial services. Annette shares insider HR insights on how promotion and bonus decisions are made, practical strategies for self-advocacy, and the importance of visibility—especially for introverts and those working remotely. The conversation also tackles the realities of redundancy, how to leverage your network (including “weak links”), and tips for overcoming ageism and career stagnation. Packed with actionable advice for professionals at every level, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to future-proof their career and thrive in a changing workplace.

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