Steve Cobb, Esq., Cams Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Serve as an AML subject matter expert advising on the development, execution, and operation of the bank’s products and services to a broad spectrum of businesses ranging from challenger banks, financial technology (“fintech”) firms, cards networks, and payment industry leaders. Draft, update, and maintain oversight over AML and Sanctions policies, programs, and procedures. Assist BSA Officer in ensuring that business practices are aligned with the bank’s risk tolerance and appetite for BSA/AML and Sanctions risks.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Served as a business-facing partner that consults with and provides subject matter expertise on matters concerning AML/ATF and Sanctions compliance. Collaborated with consumer and commercial banking lines of business to evaluate ML/TF risk, promoted risk management practices, and provided effective oversight to regulatory requirements. Drafted and updated AML/ATF-centric standards, procedures, and internal controls to maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and rules.

Chicago, Illinois

Served as EDD Team Lead overseeing the onboarding of new client relationships and ensuring all Anti-Money Laundering/ now Your Customer requirements were fulfilled according to the CIBC US Region's AML Program. Developed and conducted BSA/AML training for the bank’s commercial and consumer lines of business.

Chicago, Il

Performed enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews of high risk customers ensuring accounts met BSA/AML requirements. Completed KYC screening on new customers including OFAC, PEP, and adverse media. Drafted internal guidance documentation to aid in the completion of high risk client reviews.

Greater Chicago Area

Operated a small criminal defense practice that provided representation to individuals facing criminal charges in Cook County, and surrounding Chicagoland area counties. Prepared and responded to discovery requests. Researched, drafted, and argued substantive motions.

Chicago, Illinois

Employed as a contract based attorney to analyze sensitive legal documentation related to a federal investigation of a Fortune 500 company. Legal documentation included contracts, emails, financial documents, scientific tests, and other sensitive materials. Reviewed and determined responsiveness of each document along with making appropriate redactions for privilege.

Chicago, Illinois

Performed quality reviews of antenna tower site acquisitions and modifications on behalf of major telecommunication companies, such as AT&T and Sprint. Reviews included examining lease agreements, drafting and editing landlord notice letters, consent letters, and lease amendments, while guaranteeing all revisions met telecommunication standards, and remained in compliance with all local, state, and federal legal requirements.

Chicago

Prosecuted Municipal Code violations at the Department of Administrative Hearings. Hearings included violations cited by the Chicago Police Department, violations cited by the Department of Health, and impounded motor vehicles. Prepared police officer testimony, negotiated settlement agreements, and conducted hearings before Administrative Law Judges.

Chicago, Il

Hammond, In

J.D., Law

M.S., Crime And Justice Studies

B.A., Political Science