Lead 17-person sub-team within Compliance organization dedicated to handling daily compliance operations, including know-your-customer (KYC) reviews, ongoing monitoring for unusual activity on the Square system, and Global Sanctions Program reviewsPlan and oversee execution of quarterly operations goals, including meeting account review targets and customer correspondence SLAsAdvise and coordinate with product teams to address compliance concerns in advance of new launchesScope, plan, and build compliance processes and procedures for new products and features

Responsibilities:Supervise team of 15 researchers conducting investigations to identify risks related to fraud, corruption, and money-launderingReview investigation findings for comprehensiveness and ensure that client needs are addressedLiaise with and manage internationally-based investigators assisting with ongoing inquiriesOversee high-volume accounts for clients in the banking, legal, and commercial sectorsProvide training in research, writing, and client correspondence for junior employees based in the United States and CanadaAccomplishments:Researched and wrote over 300 investigative reports to identify financial, regulatory, litigation, and compliance risks for private sector banking clientsAnalyzed complex financial and business data to assess client exposure to OFAC regimes, sanctions, and other enforcement actionsAuthored comprehensive training manual on due diligence investigative procedures used company-wide Helped launch Hong Kong office as a result of developing Asia-focused reports and research products Provided on-site support during establishment of an anti-money laundering (AML) program for a gaming and racing company in Mexico