Amber D. Scott

Amber D. Scott

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Amber is a compliance geek with a passion for technology.

After graduating from the University of Waterloo, Amber joined the compliance group at one of Canada’s largest insurers where she focused on the implementation of technology-based processes to streamline compliance. She has since worked in in-house roles with major securities firms and banks. Somewhere along the line, she added MBA, CBP, and a few other letters after her name.

Amber joined a boutique compliance consulting firm, then larger consulting firm, before getting frustrated enough with the status quo to launch Outlier Solutions Inc. (Outlier) in 2013. Outlier specializes in anti-money laundering (AML) and privacy compliance. The company is based on one of the premises of Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers: that to be really good at something you need a lot of practice (about 10,000 hours). Each of Outlier's team members has 10,000 hours or more of in-house (not consulting) compliance experience. Amber loves leading this team of entrepreneurial compliance badasses.

Amber is a firm believer in the idea that good compliance can enable good business. Find out how at www.outliercanada.com or reach out to her directly at [email protected].

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  • Crisis Line Support

    Durham Rape Crisis Centre

    - 2 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

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    ACAMS Toronto & GTA Event Committee

    ACAMS

    - 2 years 1 month

    Education

    If you have suggestions about the types of events that you would like to see in the GTA, including topics and speakers on financial crime related subjects and networking events, please feel free to send me a message.

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    Executive Steering Committee Member

    Canadian MSB Association

    - Present 9 years 4 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The Canadian Money Services Businesses (MSB) Association's mission is to provide a channel for organizations who are governed by payments compliance regulations within Canada.

    Our members share a common vision to develop, evaluate, and disseminate information that fosters payments compliance as it relates to regulations affecting Canadian organizations in the Money Services Business. This includes:
    (i) Collaboration with all participating members to the benefit of…

    The Canadian Money Services Businesses (MSB) Association's mission is to provide a channel for organizations who are governed by payments compliance regulations within Canada.

    Our members share a common vision to develop, evaluate, and disseminate information that fosters payments compliance as it relates to regulations affecting Canadian organizations in the Money Services Business. This includes:
    (i) Collaboration with all participating members to the benefit of all,
    (ii) An information sharing channel for all members to collaborate in complying with regulations, and
    (iii) An advocacy channel for members as it relates to the regulations and compliance in Canada.

    More information is available at /canadianmsb.org.

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    Compliance Nerd In Residence

    NEWSBTC

    - 2 years 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Regular columnist answering questions about digital currency and compliance - http://ca.newsbtc.com/author/amber/

    If you have questions, please get in touch!

  • Board Member

    Bitcoin & Blockchain Alliance of Canada

    - 1 year 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The Bitcoin & Blockchain Alliance of Canada is an organization open to all with an interest in bitcoin and blockchain technology in Canada - http://bitcoinalliance.ca/membership/

    I look forward to serving our members and promoting a culture of technology leadership in Canada.

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    Hatchery & Hackathion Mentor & Hackathon Judge

    CryptoChicks - International Hub for Women Talent in Blockchain

    - Present 5 years 4 months

    Science and Technology

    Acted as a mentor to hackers throughout hackathon events and subsequent project work. Projects had a focus on blockchain and AI.

    Acted as a judge for the business track hackathon submissions.

  • AML & Compliance Nerd in Residence

    Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada

    - 1 year 1 month

    Science and Technology

    Drafting, editing, reviewing and generally opining on policy positions related to anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, regulation, virtual currency and other virtual assets.

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    AML Task Force Member

    Chamber of Digital Commerce

    - 11 months

    Science and Technology

    Drafting, editing, reviewing and generally opining on policy positions related to anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, regulation, virtual currency and other virtual assets.

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    Conference Committee Member

    Canadian MSB Association

    - 5 years 9 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Organizing and coordinating annual conferences and training events.

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    Advocacy Committee Member

    Canadian MSB Association

    - Present 8 years 5 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Advocacy-related work related to money services businesses, including dealers in virtual currency.

  • Industry Representative

    #ProjectParticipate

    - Present 5 years 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    #ProjectParticipate is a public private partnership (PPP) that brings together government, law enforcement and industry in discussions related to virtual assets and financial crime.

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  • French

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