New York, New York, United States
Former federal banking regulator, with a focus on BSA/AML and OFAC. Left the OCC as National Chair of BSA/AML Subcommittee. A Financial Crimes Compliance professional with 15 years of specialized FCC experience and 19 years of broader banking experience, primarily within large global financial institutions. Demonstrated expertise in AML/CTF and sanctions risk management, financial crime typologies, KYC principles, intersection of digital assets and BSA/AML, Internal Audit experience, and a deep understanding of U.S. and international AML regulatory frameworks and expectations. Extensive experience leading and supporting consent order remediation efforts from various lines of defense, including the validation and closure of long-standing BSA/AML Matters Requiring Attention (“MRAs”). Experience in 4 BSA consent orders all at global GSIB banks, as a 2LoD business stakeholder, federal regulator, and from Internal Audit validation PoV. Proven track record working with US prudential and global regulators, including the OCC, FED, FDIC, OFAC, FinCEN, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), on AML/CTF and sanctions-related matters. Deep subject matter expertise across Wholesale Banking, Investment Banking, mass market Retail, and Asset Management businesses, with a particular focus on BSA/AML and sanctions compliance. Additionally, experience with US consumer compliance Regs. Recognized as a collaborative and influential leader with strong executive presence, sound judgment, and a team-oriented approach. Passionate about advancing the anti-financial crime mission while maintaining a strong awareness of evolving FCC regulatory expectations, enforcement trends, and industry developments.
Global Head of US Regulatory Compliance Issue Validations
BSA/AML/OFAC Large Bank Division Subgroup Chair