ROY FRANCIS PEREZ
Gibraltar,Gibraltar
Summary
Accomplished executive leader with over 25 years of service in the Royal Gibraltar Police and a successful transition to the private sector. Expertise in business development, financial crime prevention, and regulatory compliance. Led complex criminal investigations, providing strategic leadership and operational command while collaborating with prosecutors and international law enforcement. Recognized for integrity and professionalism with multiple commendations, including a mayor's silver award for bravery.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sales Executive & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Group 4
Gibraltar , Gibraltar
2025.06 - 2026.03
Increased business profitability by developing trusted relationships with private and corporate clients while promoting secure vaulting services and investment-grade precious metals.
Detective Chief Inspector
Royal Gibraltar Police
Gibraltar , Gibraltar
1999.04 - 2024.02
- Directed major investigations across murder, robbery, serious sexual offences, organised crime, drug trafficking, financial crime.
- Led multidisciplinary teams preparing complex prosecution files for court proceedings.
- Presented expert evidence in court, worked with prosecutors and partner agencies closely.
- Led many of Gibraltar’s most significant murder investigations.
- Directed investigations into organised crime, serious sexual offences and financial crime.
- Mentored and developed detectives and future leaders.
- Worked alongside international law enforcement partners.
Manager
L. Peralta's Co. Ltd.
Gibraltar , Gibraltar
1989.06 - 1999.04
- Managed retail operations across staffing recruitment, merchandising, customer service, stock control.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - – Policing, Policy & Leardership
University of Portsmouth
Foundation Degree - Police Studies
University of Portsmouth
Diploma of Higher Education - Criminology
Open University
Certificate of Higher Education - Terrorism Studies
University of St Andrews
Skills
Executive Leadership
Strategic Investigations
Financial Crime
Corporate Investigations
AML / MLRO
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Business Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Court Testimony
Policy Development
Crisis Management
That order tells a stronger story
Title
Executive Leader | Corporate Investigations | Financial Crime | Compliance | Risk Management
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Mayor’s Silver Award for Bravery for rescuing a man trapped in a burning property and administering life-saving CPR.
- Awarded multiple Commissioner’s Commendations for investigative excellence, leadership and public service.
- Led Gibraltar’s most significant investigations into murder, organised crime, armed robbery, serious sexual offences and financial crime.
- Accredited Senior Investigating Officer, leading major investigations in accordance with UK College of Policing standards.
- Successfully transitioned into the private sector, increasing profitability while serving as Sales Executive & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
- Master of Science (MSc) in Policing, Policy & Leadership.
Certification
- Master of Science – Policing, Policy & Leadership
- Foundation Degree – Police Studies
- Diploma with Distinction – Criminology
- Certificate – Terrorism Studies
- Accredited Senior Investigating Officer
- Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
- Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime
- Certificate in Business Administration
- Certificate – Hidden Secrets of Sales & Marketing
Languages
English – Fluent
Spanish – Fluent
Timeline
Sales Executive & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Group 4
2025.06 - 2026.03
Detective Chief Inspector
Royal Gibraltar Police
1999.04 - 2024.02
Manager
L. Peralta's Co. Ltd.
1989.06 - 1999.04
Master of Science (MSc) - – Policing, Policy & Leardership
University of Portsmouth
Foundation Degree - Police Studies
University of Portsmouth
Diploma of Higher Education - Criminology
Open University
Certificate of Higher Education - Terrorism Studies
University of St Andrews