With over 10 years of experience in Risk Management, I am a seasoned Risk Model Senior Manager at FIS, a leading provider of technology solutions for merchants, banks, and capital markets. I am passionate about assessing and mitigating model risk, conducting independent model validation, and providing effective challenge to model owners on various aspects of anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring systems (TMS). I have a strong background in business analytics, data management, and quality assurance testing, and I hold the prestigious ACAMS certification. I am driven by the mission of enhancing financial security and transparency, and I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, having worked with global clients across multiple industries and regions.In my current role at FIS, I lead a team of analysts and consultants to evaluate the model risk environments for proper controls, model validation protocol, documentation, and performance. I also develop expertise with lines of business operating and maintaining financial and/or statistical models supporting various functions, such as BSA/AML, Capital Markets, Risk and Fraud, Insurance, and Treasury. I leverage my skills in quality assurance testing, identity verification, and compliance management to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness of the models. Additionally, I maintain the enterprise-wide model inventory, annual attestation, risk ratings, and reporting, and monitor applicable laws, regulations, and model ethics, including AI. I have successfully delivered multiple complex projects and initiatives, and contributed to the improvement of the model risk management framework and standards at FIS.