Amie Sillito
London
Summary
Accomplished professional with strong expertise in regulatory analysis, financial risk evaluation, and transaction support within complex professional environments. Demonstrates advanced understanding of UK financial regulation and prudential frameworks, including FCA and PRA requirements, with particular strength in governance, operational risk, and cross-border compliance considerations. Brings strong commercial awareness and an investment banking perspective, with experience supporting transaction-related documentation review, due diligence processes, and the interpretation of complex legal and financial structures. Adept at working across multi-jurisdictional teams and engaging with senior stakeholders, translating intricate regulatory and transactional issues into clear, commercially relevant insights. Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Public Policy Lead- Modern Slavery
Salvation Army
London
2025.09 - 2026.04
- Led policy initiatives on modern slavery and trafficking, producing recommendations for 5+ legislative proposals and enhancing regulatory compliance understanding.
- Drafted 10+ reports and briefings translating complex legal frameworks into actionable guidance, contributing to 2 lobbying initiatives.
- Conducted structured risk analysis and developed mitigation strategies addressing cross-border trafficking compliance with internal policy and domestic legislation.
Advocate
Hestia
London
2023.12 - 2025.08
- Managed a caseload of 18 high-risk clients, conducting comprehensive risk assessments and implementing tailored support plans that led to a 30% reduction in repeat safeguarding incidents.
- Coordinated with statutory services, solicitors, and NGOs to secure safe housing for 80% of clients, ensuring access to healthcare and legal advice.
- Built strong client relationships, achieving 90% engagement and retention despite complex trauma, demonstrating collaborative and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Exceeded KPIs for case resolution and quality standards, with 95% of cases closed after fulfilment of all ECAT entitlements.
Research Fellow
St James Research Centre
, Scotland
2022.05 - 2023.08
- Led research initiatives evaluating the effectiveness of criminal code provisions on modern slavery prosecutions, producing reform proposals in policy debates.
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative research on homelessness and human trafficking, including 20+ interviews and large-scale data analysis, producing the report “Exploring the Linkages Between Homelessness and Human Trafficking”, presented at the 2022 Modern Slavery Symposium.
- Built international NGO networks, fostering cross-border policy solutions, and applied analytical and research expertise to evaluate multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory frameworks.
Legal Intern
Geneva International Centre for Justice
Geneva
2021.09 - 2022.08
- Delivered oral statements at the UN Human Rights Council during formal sessions, engaging with delegates from 20+ member states and contributing to discussions recorded in official proceedings.
- Drafted and coordinated 10+ legal and policy reports on human rights violations in Ethiopia, the DRC, and Palestine, applying international legal standards, multi-jurisdictional analysis, and structured research methodologies.
- Authored a research report on the femicide epidemic in South Africa referenced in the Fordham International Law Journal, demonstrating advanced analytical, research, and multi-jurisdictional reasoning skills applicable to regulatory and compliance frameworks.
- Managed and coordinated a multinational team of six researchers across multiple time zones, overseeing research workflows, delegating tasks, and ensuring timely publication of high-quality outputs under strict deadlines.
Legal Volunteer
Norton Rose Fulbright
Cape Town
2021.01 - 2021.08
- Conducted detailed legal and commercial analysis in support of a renewable energy and infrastructure investment, assessing contractual structures, regulatory compliance obligations, and litigation risk within the South African legal framework.
- Applied economic and commercial analysis to evaluate renewable technology market dynamics, supporting senior lawyers with the drafting and review of transaction documentation, including contracts and advisory memoranda, within a transaction-focused environment.
Education
CIFA Level 4 – UK Financial Regulation
LLM - Public International Law
University of Leiden
2022.09 - 2023.08
PGDL - Law
BPP University
2021.01 - 2021.08
BSocSci - Politics & Law (Double Major)
University of Cape Town
2018.01 - 2020.11
Skills
- Legal Research, Drafting & Contract Analysis
- Regulatory & Risk Analysis (UK financial regulation, modern slavery obligations)
- Governance & Compliance Frameworks (FCA/PRA standards)
- Transaction Support & Documentation Review
- Commercial Awareness in Banking & Finance Contexts
- Stakeholder Liaison (Local, Regional & Global Teams)
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint & Office Suite
- Time Management, Multitasking & Professional Judgment
- Clear Communication of Complex Legal & Financial Concepts
Awards
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award | Aug 2020
Timeline
Public Policy Lead- Modern Slavery
Salvation Army
2025.09 - 2026.04
Advocate
Hestia
2023.12 - 2025.08
LLM - Public International Law
University of Leiden
2022.09 - 2023.08
Research Fellow
St James Research Centre
2022.05 - 2023.08
Legal Intern
Geneva International Centre for Justice
2021.09 - 2022.08
PGDL - Law
BPP University
2021.01 - 2021.08
Legal Volunteer
Norton Rose Fulbright
2021.01 - 2021.08
BSocSci - Politics & Law (Double Major)
University of Cape Town
2018.01 - 2020.11
CIFA Level 4 – UK Financial Regulation