About Us

About Us

As a professional services firm, our people are our greatest asset. The expertise, dedication, and integrity of our team directly influence the quality of service we provide to our clients. That’s why we work hard to foster a culture grounded in trust, respect, and engagement; it’s not just important to us; it’s essential to our success.

With strong engagement scores, and high levels of job satisfaction, we’re proud to create an environment where people feel valued, supported, and motivated.

Employee happiness and engagement fuel innovation, productivity, and a shared sense of purpose. When our team thrives, so does our business. A strong culture enhances collaboration, strengthens client relationships, and sets us apart in the market.

We cultivate a workplace where everyone is empowered to contribute, grow, and succeed. We’re not just building a company; we’re building a team united in its values and ambition. Trust, respect, and integrity define how we work together and serve our clients, ensuring we remain a trusted partner in an ever-evolving compliance landscape.

What we do

Services

Authorisations

  • FCA Authorisations
  • SEC Registrations
  • Crypto Asset Business Registration
  • Change in Control
  • Variation of Permission

Compliance Advisory

  • Compliance health checks and assurance reviews
  • Ongoing support
  • Policy and Procedure frameworks
  • Consumer Duty
  • SMCR
  • Safeguarding Audits
  • Operational Resilience

Financial Crime

  • Advisory Services
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Risk Assessments
  • Fraud Prevention

Financial Resilience

  • IFPR Compliance
  • ICARA
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Regulatory Capital & Liquidity
  • Wind-down planning

Regulatory Reporting

  • Annex 4 Reporting
  • Reg Data Reporting
  • FCA notifications & attestations

Training

  • Financial Crime training
  • FCA Compliance training
  • SMCR Training
  • Consumer Duty Training
  • GDPR training
  • SEC
  • Cass training

Jeremy Barfour-Awuah CEO and Founder of JBA Compliance Consultancy Limited

Biography

Jeremy Barfour-Awuah is the CEO and founder of JBA Compliance Consultancy Limited, a compliance consultancy firm. With over 17 years of experience in regulatory compliance, Jeremy has helped numerous businesses navigate complex regulatory landscapes and achieve compliance excellence.

Before founding JBA Compliance Consultancy Limited, Jeremy held senior executive positions at several financial institutions, where he developed a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practice. He is a recognised expert in his field, frequently speaking at industry conferences and events.

Jeremy is committed to delivering exceptional service and expertise to his clients, helping them mitigate risks and achieve their business goals. Under his leadership, JBA Compliance Consultancy has grown into a trusted and respected name in the compliance industry. 

Jeremy holds a law degree and is passionate about staying up to date with regulatory developments and sharing his knowledge with others to promote compliance excellence. 

Company Purpose and Mission statement.

Purpose

The purpose of JBA Compliance Consultancy Limited is to provide expert guidance and support to organisations in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and achieving compliance excellence. 

  • To help businesses mitigate risks, protect their reputation and maintain a strong compliance culture. 

Mission

  • To deliver high quality, tailored compliance solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. 
  • To empower organisations to make informed decisions and take proactive steps to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 
  • To foster a culture of compliance excellence, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in all aspects of business operations 
  • My firm works to expand financial opportunities for individuals and businesses, providing access to capital and financial education. 

Core Values

  • Expertise: Providing expert guidance and support to clients 
  • Integrity: Maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in all interactions 
  • Client –centricity: Tailoring solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. 
  • Proactivity: Staying ahead of regulatory changes and emerging risks to help clients stay compliant 

JBA career bio

Key Experience and Qualifications

  • Experienced leader across the range of our businesses: With over 25 years of leadership experience in Financial Services, I develop the firm’s strategy, embodies Core Values and leverages firm-specific and industry knowledge to lead the firm and its people, including helping to protect and continually reinvest in the firm’s culture
  • Deep business, operational and industry expertise: Leverages deep familiarity with all aspects of the firm’s businesses, including from my  experience as President and COO, to develop, articulate and lead the execution of the firm’s strategic vision, assess attendant risks and guide the firm’s growth, in each case providing my insights to the  Board and keeping directors apprised of significant developments in the business and industry
  • Actively engaged as a primary face of our firm: Committed to engaging with our clients and other external stakeholders, I draw upon my extensive interaction with clients, investors and other stakeholders to communicate feedback and offer insight and perspective to the Board

Education

  • Graduate of London School of Economics and Political Science