Thistle Initiatives
Sophie Long is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in compliance consultancy and the financial services sector. As Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of Thistle Initiatives since its inception in 2012, Sophie has played a pivotal role in supporting over 1,000 firms to achieve FCA authorization. In addition, Sophie has held several leadership positions, including Chief Executive Officer at Resolution Compliance Limited, Managing Director at Compliance Star and Absolute Cover, and currently serves as Sales Director at Volution. Furthermore, Sophie has contributed to strategic change management in financial markets through various consulting roles, demonstrating a strong track record in executive leadership and compliance management.
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Thistle Initiatives
Thistle Initiatives is an award-winning compliance consultancy for firms operating in financial services. We provide expert compliance advice and resources for regulated businesses, or those wishing to become regulated. Our subject experts operate in; Investments, Payment Services, Fintech, Insurance and Consumer Credit. The full suite of our services consists of Acquisition Due Diligence, Financial Crime, Applications, Compliance Support and Audit and Advisory.