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Michael Andrew Gray +357 97760273

(Mike) British - Jersey, Channel Islands (Cyprus since 2003)

Over 25 years of proven finance industry experience. Has a strong compliance michel.gray3607
orientation and tact for probing for less than apparent solutions to problems, and
has an ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical considerations and
solutions. Possess excellent people, communication and presentation skills;
including mentoring personnel. A keen ability to empathize and manage internal
and external relationships with poise and tact.

WORK EXPERIENCE SKILLS

Chief Operating Officer A proficiency in risk management and compliance functions.
OM JT Media Limited
01/2018 – 03/2019
Understands the requirements of working in a highly regulated
Initial tasks were to set up the office and operations in Cyprus for an Israeli group
industry.
that was divesting parts of its business due to regulatory constraints within Israel;
ongoing tasks included:
Influencing matters with regards to the cooperation between senior
department heads, and teams, resolving issues, building consensus Good mentoring skills and functioning as part of the team.
among groups from diverse cultural backgrounds; utilizing skills in
negotiating and, when required, mediating conflict.
Ability to work with a diverse set of personnel in various
Participate in the definition and development of corporate technical areas and at different levels.
policies, procedures and programs, and provide continuing
guidance.
Structure and manage the company’s internal operation functions. Comprehensive understanding of effective corporate governance.
Support with employment/selection matters including
interviewing potential personnel.
Advising on current and future business structures, legal
entities and corporate governance. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.

Responsible for obtaining advice for the Group on all legal issues
affecting the business both locally and internationally.
Oversee the selection, retention, management and evaluation of all Strong decision-making and attention to detail.
outside providers.
Client driven with a focus on consistent business development.

Senior Compliance Officer - AML and Compliance

Department EDUCATION
VestaCorp Limited (formerly Sinirmaserve)
01/2017 – 04/2018
Chartered Institute of Directors (IoD), London
(Overlap with next role due to CySEC dictated handover.) Certificate in Company Direction
Initial role to lead in the application for the new company (VestaCorp) to June 2012
obtain its CySEC Authorisation, which was granted on 25th September 2017; # Role of the Director and the Finance for Non-Financial
191/196; during which liaise with the sponsor for the CySEC application and Board Directors
structured senior personnel including [outsourced] internal auditor; also :
Director's Role in Strategy & Director's Role in Leading the
Undertake a full review of existing procedures and practices, and
Marketing Organisation
where required write new procedures in line with current CySEC
regulations.
Undertake the review and transfer of the client portfolio for communicating locally and internationally with external parties such as
onboarding the clients to the new company, including mentoring two lawyers, tax advisors etc. on complex client transactions.
(inexperienced) compliance administrators.
Review and on-going monitoring of all live clients dating back for a
period of five years and ensure approved business contracts were
Reid Kerr College, Paisley, Scotland
executed, and position client expectations and delivery to secure
renewal of client business. Scottish Qualifications Authority - HNC in Hospitality
Identify future compliance needs and minimize engagement Management (18 modules certificated)
disruption through managing regulatory needs internally while 1989 – 1990
ensuring clients' expectations are set and met.
Preparation of high-level strategies, new business services and client INTERESTS
solutions for business development, to assist the recovery of the loss
of business suffered due to new regulatory and tax effects. Theology, Meditation
Dealing with on-going regulatory (CySEC) obligations and reporting.
Assisting /mentoring the client administration and company
secretarial teams with regards to complex client matters, including
Project - Corporate Structuring
Bluefields Energy Limited (Six month contract)
06/2016 – 12/2016
Assisted the CEO of a new venture in the initial planning and implementation of a corporate structure for the formation of a group of companies in the Oil and Gas industry.
Liaising internationally with tax and legal advisors (own contacts) to ensure that the structure can achieve its main purposes of asset protection and tax mitigation for the
benefit of the Group, and stakeholders. Sourcing suitable agents in the various jurisdictions of the proposed group companies, negotiating services and fees, and liaised with
lawyers and banks for the provision of services.

Senior Corporate Administrator

Chestfield Management Ltd (6 month contract extended to 9 month.)
10/2015 – 06/2016
Duties: Collaborate with and support the management, section team leaders and their section. Serving in various roles within the organisation and core business; support of
which included:
Review client entities documentation and files to ensure all actions of directors and/or trustees, as applicable, had been correct and in accordance
with M & A’s (bylaws) and/or the trust instrument; where found incorrect or incomplete provide a list of tasks required for the administration teams to
undertake.
Provide direction to the teams to ensure accuracy of the work.
Undertake training of junior staff on applicable tasks to their roles.
Developed new internal manuals where required. I.e. “Trusts, Trustee and Trust Administration, from Creation Completion”, and “Sales and Marketing,
from Enquiry to Long-term Relationship”.
Work with team leaders to assist with the training they are providing to junior staff being put into use and also to see if any additional training is
required at both levels.
Continuously communicate with each department; develop, promoting and encouraging positive cooperation between departments and group offices.
Produced two new internal manuals:
• Trusts, Trustee and Trust Administration - from Creation to Completion.
• Sales and Marketing - From Enquiry to Long-term Relationship.
Lead projects in relation to FATCA, OECD CRS, ATED/FICO and ATED & IHT Re: UK Finance Bill 2016. Considered and forecasted effects on the
client business and researched possible solutions.
Provided corporate structuring support to the Head of Sales in the development of the business.

Associate Director - Trust and Corporate Services

The Alterego Group
10/2003 – 07/2015
Duties: Assist in the Cyprus operations for a privately owned financial services group. Responsible for leading a team of corporate and accounting, managing client
relationships, supporting all administration staff and collaborating with the group for the delivery of products and services to the clients; included:
Being the primary representative to the clients and accountable for personnel operations.
Overseeing delivery of the group’s services and managing the support relationships
Mentoring Client Services Team and providing training on trust matters and corporate governance.
Driving the execution of the client service delivery strategy and day-to-day oversight; accountable for the strategic leadership, client satisfaction and
the creation of valued senior level business relationships.
Oversaw the effective identification, recruitment, review process, retention, training, daily coordination and management of client services personnel.
Responsibility for managing the personal trust structures of the Ultra-High-Net- Worth clients with the asset values of several hundred million USD.

Senior Trust Administrator (Secondary role - Anti Money Laundering Reporting Officer)
Warren Trustees Group, Jersey C.I.
03/1997 – 09/2003
Duties: Day to day supervision of a group of six trust and company administrators and two bookkeepers, as well as personal administration of a
substantial portfolio of trusts and companies including multi-jurisdictional structures, trading, investment and property development companies.

Internal Audit and Compliance

Lloyds Private Bank, Jersey C.I. (Trust Department)
10/1996 – 03/1997
Duties: Contract as a part of the risk management team following the merger with the TSB for the creation of Hill Samuel as the “Centre of
Excellence” for LlloydsTSB private clients. Reviewing all actions where the banks had supplied corporate and trustee service. Main risk area – internal
services (banking, investment etc.) provided to client trusts and entities. Reporting directly to the General Manager.
Senior Company and Trust Administrator
Compass Trust Company Limited, Jersey C.I.
05/1991 – 09/1996
Assistant Manager (Sea Going Services)
Ocean Air Handling Limited (Logistics & Freight)
12/1983 – 08/1988
To Whom it may

Concern 6th January

2020

Dear Sir

Employers Reference re: Mr Michael Gray

I write with reference to the above referred as requested by Mr Michael (Mike) Gray.
I have personally known and have been successfully working with Mike Gray since
2008.

At that time via his previous employers Mike successfully executed a number Company
administrative duties on our then company’s behalf all involving various Company
Fiduciary tasks. It was strictly based upon his knowledge, efficiency, effectiveness and
integrity that we contacted him again back in June 2015 to join us and to act solely for
our Startup ‘Energy Company’.

Since June 2015, Mike has once again been very effective by adding value to our group
beyond his own remit or scope of work. Being a new company, Structures and Policies
had to be quickly put in place and Mike added value to that task.

He has been responsible for the setup and management of the Group’s various
companies in various jurisdictions and has been diligently waiting for the company to
commence our first project so he may truly begin to exercise his full job description.
However, we have been delayed longer than planned and clearly Mike needs to be
fully active in what he does which we all here understand and are sad to see him leave.

Please be advised that Mike Gray will prove good for your service through his honesty
and commitment to his cause.

Yours faithfully

Jeff Dias CEO

Bluefields Management Limited
45 Pont Street, London SW3X 0BD, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)203 709 6490
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