Control and direct complex, multi-stage screening processes to monitor flow of USD through NY-hub banking centers, actively working to protect institution from possible sanctions violations and potential penalties. Refine, document, and uphold screening and investigation process standards, addressing key areas encompassing research mandates, government reporting, filter administration, and management reporting. Hire, train, develop, and lead team of qualified investigators. Serve as subject matter expert while advising trade finance teams, affiliates, and stakeholders on sanctions-related matters. Provide synopsis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and most current sanctions updates.

Full accountability for program evaluation, assessing sanctions operations to safeguard against incurring fines associated with liability penalties due to compliance gaps. Conducted annual risk assessments, performed key risk indicator quality control analysis, and authored risk decision documents. Developed staffing plans and educational programs for on-shore and off-shore teams; served as key point of contact and resource for staff, addressing inquiries relevant to programs, processes, and regulations.

Maintain strict quality control of data and systems to manage high-risk decision-making processes; implement comprehensive AML, BSA, and OFAC programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Train and mentor new team members on concepts and systems; manage implementation of new database / automated software systems including testing and troubleshooting. Prepare and disseminate reports including training documents and job aids to educate staff and assist in decisioning OFAC alerts. Implement and oversee procedures in compliance with US Embargo programs; enhance scanning, automation, decisioning, and disclosure measures. Assist with investigations and draft reports for suspicious activity and disclosure of facts.

Played key role in start-up of Anti-Money Laundering program and systems to protect company from regulatory civil and monetary penalties. Worked closely with multiple departments to develop system to match customers against government lists. Conducted and tracked employee training, to include coaching staff on identification of suspicious activity. Organized investigative materials and catalogued supporting documentation. Filed investigative reports and authored company regulatory compliance procedures. Key Contributions:- Suggested process improvements, including a retention database of AML-related documentation, a system for matching customers and government lists, a system for monitoring payments for regulatory reporting purposes, as well as development of a customer-based risk rating program. - Conducted presentation on USA PATRIOT Act and Bank Secrecy Act.- Assisted in user access testing for innovative product development and systems customized for the Anti-Money Laundering department.

Directed analysis and reporting of foreign countries’ economic, political, and financial industry status. Managed relationships with foreign and domestic organizations to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Conducted analyses of foreign banking organizations to determine feasibility of overseas branches. Prepared quarterly reports on financial condition and organizational structure of foreign banking organizations; monitor organizations for compliance with US regulations. Key Contributions:- Served as relationship manager between foreign banks conducting business in the US, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Board of Governors in Washington, DC.- Expanded communications and cultivated high-profile relationships to improve liaison between the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago and New York.

Managed customer accounts for Department of Defense; coordinated activities and administered client requests. Monitored activity of specially designated nationals, narcotics traffickers, terrorists, vessels, companies, or businesses imposed with economic sanctions as defined by The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Provided banking services for Foreign Central Banks and Government Agencies, including processing of payments to The Nazi Persecutee Relief Fund. Verified and ensured compliance with international banking regulations and the Bank Holding Company Act. Led training sessions at Federal Reserve System.