United States
Analytical and results-driven professional with extensive experience in financial crime prevention, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance assurance across global institutions. My expertise includes leading cross-functional teams, developing comprehensive training programs, and advising senior leadership on risk management strategies that strengthen financial crime defenses. I am renowned for implementing AML/KYC frameworks, improving due diligence processes, and conducting high-risk client assessments to mitigate exposure to financial crime. A creative problem-solver with a meticulous approach to compliance, I excel at overseeing quality control, case management, and policy enforcement to ensure operational integrity. Committed to maintaining the highest regulatory standards, I bring a strategic and proactive approach to financial crime risk management, safeguarding institutional reputation and regulatory compliance. My core competencies are: Financial Crime Risk Management | Regulatory Reporting | Global Training & Advisory | Project / Program Management | Operational Risk Strategy | Client / Partner / Stakeholder Engagement | Team Leadership & Training
Ensure compliance with local policies and global risk standards by directing quality control processes for enhanced due diligence anti-money laundering reviews of high-risk global financial institution clients across London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and the US. Strengthen team expertise and regulatory adherence by leading global training initiatives on banking operations and Know Your Customer principles, providing walkthroughs, subject matter guidance, and support to business partners, Global Financial Crimes Department, Audit & Compliance Testing, and Enterprise Support Units. Align strategic initiatives and promote best practices by participating in cross-functional global working groups; drive collaboration and efficiency across the organization. Maintain workforce readiness and operational continuity through recruitment and training of newly hired staff. Minimizing operational risk and improved efficiency by optimizing workflows for the Global FI EDD team, standardizing processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance across regions. Strengthening financial crime risk assessments by conducting holistic due diligence reviews, compiling comprehensive reports, and presenting risk recommendations to regional Financial Crimes Offices. Perform operational oversight by managing quality control, case assignments, and final approvals of enhanced due diligence reviews while resolving escalations related to AML/KYC, operational processes, and team communications.
Strengthened KYC/AML controls across BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking by managing compliance oversight and addressing AML-related escalations from KYC operations and business lines. Enhanced regulatory compliance and risk evaluation by continuously reviewing policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practices, and emerging criminal typologies. Mitigated financial crime risks by conducting internal control framework testing and assessing new clients for politically exposed persons, activity in sensitive business sectors, sanctioned regions, and overall risk exposure. Improved operational efficiency by leveraging deep knowledge of money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions risks to refine due diligence processes and establish compliance-driven operating procedures.
Maintained compliance with U.S. and international financial regulations by analyzing and documenting risks associated with client onboarding, ensuring adherence to FinCEN Customer Due Diligence, BSA, USA Patriot Act, FINTRAC (Canada), FCA (UK), and European equivalents. Coordinated with front-office managers, compliance teams, international financial institutions, and global operations groups to streamline due diligence processes. Mitigated financial crime risks by evaluating potential exposure to money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and sanctions, conducting in-depth client profiling, and ensuring compliance with internal Customer Identification Programs. Enhanced risk assessment accuracy by reviewing business activity, financial history, beneficial ownership, corporate structure, and transaction patterns to identify potential red flags and regulatory concerns.
Executed international payment processing, treasury operations, and foreign exchange transactions. Analyzed wire transfers and cross-border payments via SWIFT to mitigate risks and enhance payment efficiency. Earned PNC Employee Performance Award for outstanding performance in improving client service and operational efficiency.