Jerome Beaumont is an internationally respected leader with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, including 15 years of international experience in management and then executive roles across Europe and North America, with ongoing collaborations worldwide. He currently serves as the Executive Secretary of the Egmont Group, a global organization uniting 182 Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) in the world.
Jerome’s career has centered on growth, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. He brings deep expertise in anti financial crime operations & regulations, international relations, and the evolving landscape of finance, including digitalization, cybersecurity, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), Stablecoins, Cryptocurrencies, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), Fintech and Regtech.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s in Business Administration, and is certified in Cybersecurity & Fintech (Harvard) and Board Governance (Wharton).
Prior to joining the Egmont Group, he held several roles supporting European Union and United Nations missions, and joined TRACFIN, the French Financial Intelligence Unit, in 2011. Over five years, he led major operational AML cases, coordinated international information exchange following terrorist attacks in France, and managed TRACFIN’s international relations and policy development. He also worked closely with reporting entities and supervisory authorities.
