Will Banks

Executive Director @Challenger Capital

United Kingdom💰 Investor & VC🔥 Startup FounderBusiness Owner📝 Influencer or Blogger💼 C-level ExecutiveCrypto🧨 Consulting🏦 FinanceVenture PartnerAngel✨ Business OwnerCOOManaging PartnerChief Investment Officer⚖️ LegalBanking OperationsCAOFinancial AnalystAccountantCompliance OfficerExecutive CoachInvestment OfficerTraderInvestment BankerFinancial PlannerParalegalAssociate PartnerPartnerInfluencerM&A ExpertCEOCFOCSOAdvisorFounder

I can assist businesses across a wide spectrum of situations: • A start-up, medium, or large enterprise. • Operations in one or multiple locations. • Seeking growth. • Dealing with a crisis situation. • In need of funding, business plan, or pitch document. • Requiring financial modelling, policies, risk management or compliance procedural documents. • Looking to be sold or restructured. • Seeking regulatory authorisations. I bring over two decades of international experience in building, growing, selling, and managing global financial service institutions and start-ups. Over the course of my career, I have earned a reputation as an effective and fair business leader, where my results-driven approach has consistently enhanced business performance. I provide: • Proven experience in business mentoring or consulting. • Strong communication and problem-solving skills. • Ability to provide practical, strategic advice. • Regular scheduled calls. My international reputation was recognised in 2019 when I was headhunted by the Australian Federal Government and granted permanent residency through the exclusive "Distinguishing Talent Visa Program." In 2023, I was recognised with a prestigious professorship of Business and Law. I was described as "His influence extends far beyond his own ventures and will leave an everlasting imprint on the world of finance.” by Forbes and CEO World. Examples: 1. Served as CEO and CFO at various start-ups, overseeing their launch and subsequent growth. 2. Managed Global Markets balance sheets with a value of up to £234 billion. 3. Played a key role in the UK's Government Quantitative Easing Programme during the Global Financial Crisis. 4. Established and sold several fintech companies, overseeing multiple mergers and acquisitions. 5. Member of the Senior Management Team guiding Lloyds Banking Group's major divestment programme. 6. Deputy Chairman of the Banking and Business Council at the International Trade Council in Washington DC.

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Work Background

LogLeads CompendiumBoard Advisor

May. 2024Australia• Focus on on-demand data lake solutions and cloud cost optimisation, leading the change towards a more efficient and insightful digital landscape.

MONTNETS INTERNATIONALBoard Advisor : Montnets International

Jul. 2022China, Hong Kong, Australia

Stealth Crypto BankChief Executive Officer - BUSINESS FOR SALE

Apr. 2022 - Feb. 2024Australia• Developed ground breaking digital asset products supported by the existing ASIC regulatory framework. • Led the acquisition of an investment firm, possessing rare licences for hosting managed investment schemes and unit trusts.

UneeKey Person - Responsible Manager

Nov. 2021Melbourne, Victoria, Australia• Name changed from DayTek Capital to Unee. • Bringing UnionPay to Australia.

MONTNETS INTERNATIONALGeneral Manager : Montnets Capital

Jul. 2021 - Jul. 2022China, Hong Kong, Australia• Montnets Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Montnets International, tasked with investing in strategic opportunities, on behalf of the group. • Montnets International, is a Shenzhen Stock Exchange listed business, which provides one of the largest enterprise cloud communication platforms, in China. It currently supports over 1 billion users, across 225 countries, and handles over 100 billion interactions each year.

UneeChief Executive Officer & Founder (Business Acquired)

May. 2019 - Nov. 2021Brisbane, Queensland, Australia• An Australian Financial Services licensed venture, which has developed a range of innovative and digitally advanced financial service products and investment opportunities. • In 2021, the business was acquired by an investment fund.

IQ Option Europe LtdChief Executive Officer

Mar. 2018 - Apr. 2020United Kingdom, Cyprus, Russia

CapcoPartner

Aug. 2015 - Jan. 2016London, United Kingdom

Bank of ChinaConsultant Board Level Advisor

Jun. 2015 - Aug. 2015London, United Kingdom

Sainsbury's BankLead Consultant; Risk & Treasury

Nov. 2014 - Jun. 2015Edinburgh & London, United Kingdom

HeathrowLead Consultant; Group Finance & Treasury

Apr. 2014 - Oct. 2014London, United Kingdom

Allica BankCo-Founder & CFO

Jan. 2014 - Jun. 2016London, United Kingdom

Lloyds Banking GroupDirector; Global Payments Change, Group Treasury Operations

Oct. 2013 - Apr. 2014London, United Kingdom

ALIZOY UK LTDNon-Executive Director

Jun. 2013 - Oct. 2020United Kingdom, Vietnam, Dubai

Challenger CapitalExecutive Director - Freelance Consulting

Dec. 2010• Boutique finance and consulting firm that specialises in providing structured capital solutions. Services include corporate advisory, financial investment strategies, turnaround and crisis management, debt and equity financing, M&A transactions, digital/crypto assets, and bespoke consultancy advice. • Experts in financial services and strategic business opportunities, whilst supporting and advising numerous start-ups and mature businesses, both regulated and non-regulated. • Expertise in financial regulatory authorisations, mobilisations, and launch processes.

Lloyds Banking GroupDirector; Verde (TSB) Divestment Programme, Treasury

Dec. 2010 - Sep. 2013London, United Kingdom

Deutsche BankConsultant Director; Strategic Change, Complex Special Projects

Sep. 2010 - Dec. 2010London, United Kingdom

Sapient Global MarketsAssociate Director; Treasury & Middle Office Practice

Sep. 2009 - Aug. 2010London, United Kingdom

UK Debt Management OfficeExecutive Adviser; Quantitative Easing Programme

Mar. 2009 - Dec. 2009London, United Kingdom

Santander UKSenior SME Consultant; Structured Funds Desk

Oct. 2007 - Dec. 2008London, United Kingdom

HSBC Global Banking and MarketsHead of Product Control BSM & Global Markets Balance Sheet

Mar. 2006 - Oct. 2007Global

Compass GroupGroup Chief Treasury Accountant

Mar. 2004 - Mar. 2006Global

Around The World Trip & Finance Temp JobsAround The World Trip & Finance Temp Jobs

Sep. 2001 - Mar. 2004• Senior Accountant - Alternative Networks PLC. • Senior Management Accountant - SFI Group PLC. • Senior Financial Accountant - Exxon Mobil - European Finance Head Office. • September 2001 - September 2002 - Around The World Trip.