Amanda Ouslander
Houston
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-driven senior compliance officer with progressive leadership in financial crimes prevention, compliance, and risk management. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement robust strategies to mitigate complex financial risks, enhance regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and strategic vision to lead a world-class financial crimes program.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of the Financial Crimes Group
Corebridge Financial Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Leads a team of 15 professionals across the United States, overseeing all aspects of financial crimes prevention and compliance.
- Developed, implemented and maintained a comprehensive enterprise-wide AML/CTF program, including risk-based policies, procedures and controls resulting in several improved operational efficiencies.
- Directed the successful reevaluation of the company's AML transaction monitoring system capabilities and identified machine learning opportunities to streamline the work, eliminating certain manual processes.
- Oversee complex financial investigations, including internal and external fraud, money laundering and elder financial exploitation cases, leading to successful resolutions and asset recovery.
- Managed department budgets consistently delivering projects within time and budget constraints finding savings when needed.
Chief Compliance Officer – Life U.S.
American General Life Insurance Company – AIG/Corebridge Financial
04.2021 - 02.2023
Chief AML & Economic Sanctions Officer
AIG Life & Retirement
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Served as the regulatory AML Officer for the Company's 3 insurance companies and broker-dealer.
- Provided subject matter expertise and best practice advice regarding Financial Crime Risks.
- Conducted AML investigations as necessary and ensure filing of suspicious activity reports in accordance with legal requirements and company policy.
- Ensured appropriate coordination with key control functions, including risk management, internal audit, privacy, and special investigations.
Compliance Manager
AIG Life & Retirement
09.2014 - 10.2017
- Worked closely with business partners in all areas from New Business and Underwriting to Claims on day-to-day issues identifying and remediating risk.
- Coordinated with other Compliance team members including AML/OFAC and Privacy to address issues as they arise from a compliance risk perspective.
- Interpreted and provided guidance to our business partners on potential impact and implementation needs of newly passed and amended laws and regulations.
Associate Counsel
American General Life Insurance Company – AIG/Corebridge Financial
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Regularly worked with and provided legal support to senior managers on special projects
- Supplied legal research and recommendations supporting the One AIG initiative
- Managed the Legal Assistance Annuities Inbox providing internal business clients quick and sound legal advice on issues such as divorce revocation, trust concerns, and payment disputes
Associate
Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C.
01.2010 - 04.2013
- Litigation, transactional and corporate legal work focused on company formation, business contracts and lease agreements.
- Cultivated client relationships providing advice on applicable law and strategies for the desired result.
Associate
Bush & Ramirez, L.L.C.
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Litigation attorney focused on civil personal injury and insurance defense cases.
Education
Juris Doctor -
South Texas College of Law
Houston, Texas05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Government
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas01.1995
Skills
- Financial Crimes Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Leadership
- Technology & Data Analytics
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Executive Presentation & Reporting
Affiliations
- Texas Bar Association
- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
Certification
Texas Licensed Attorney
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Timeline
Head of the Financial Crimes Group
Corebridge Financial Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Chief Compliance Officer – Life U.S.
American General Life Insurance Company – AIG/Corebridge Financial
04.2021 - 02.2023
Chief AML & Economic Sanctions Officer
AIG Life & Retirement
10.2017 - 03.2021
Compliance Manager
AIG Life & Retirement
09.2014 - 10.2017
Associate Counsel
American General Life Insurance Company – AIG/Corebridge Financial
04.2013 - 09.2014
Associate
Weycer, Kaplan, Pulaski & Zuber, P.C.
01.2010 - 04.2013
Associate
Bush & Ramirez, L.L.C.
08.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Government
The University of Texas at Austin
Juris Doctor -
South Texas College of Law
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