
Seasoned compliance and risk leader with over 11 years of expertise in technology law, financial services regulation, and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC). Currently serving as Vice President, leading FCC Governance, Metrics & Reporting. Collaborates with executives on Board reporting, committee governance, and compliance oversight. Skilled in translating regulatory requirements into effective governance frameworks and streamlined compliance processes.
Lead the FCC Governance, Metrics & Reporting team, with responsibility for governance and management reporting supporting senior leadership, executive committees, the Board and regulatory stakeholders.
Lead development and coordination of Board-level FCC reporting and support enhancements to Board reporting and committee governance in response to Federal Reserve expectations.
Developed and enhanced FCC metrics and management information to assess program performance, emerging risks, and remediation progress.
Built and implemented an FCC issue management framework to strengthen identification, escalation, tracking, governance and remediation of compliance issues and control gaps.
Partner directly with senior Managing Directors, Partners and FCC leadership to communicate material financial crime compliance risks, program developments, issues and remediation priorities.
Develop Federal Reserve and other regulatory reporting materials, coordinating across stakeholders to deliver clear, accurate and consistent reporting on FCC program risks, enhancements and remediation activity.
Draft executive talking points, briefing materials and narratives for senior leaders presenting FCC matters to the Board, governance committees and other senior stakeholders.
Assessed regulatory reporting obligations across SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, MSRB and other U.S. and international regulatory regimes to ensure compliance.
• Interpreted regulatory requirements and developed internal policies, procedures and controls supporting regulatory reporting obligations.
• Analyzed surveillance and reporting information to identify potential regulatory risks, collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams on remediation strategies.
• Partnered with leadership and technology/engineering stakeholders to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls and implement enhanced surveillance capabilities.
• Coordinated and prepared regulatory filings and reporting to financial regulators and exchanges, facilitating timely submissions.
Drafted and reviewed software licenses and commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with legal standards.
Advised on technology and commercial transactions, enhancing software licensing and corporate matters compliance.
Served as in-house legal counsel for technology and business operations, facilitating business transfers, commercial contracts, intellectual property licensing, and vendor relationships.
• Drafted and negotiated technology, licensing, business transfer, secondment, and commercial agreements with multinational counterparties, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Advised senior management on regulatory requirements for international business expansion, focusing on corporate, employment, and privacy matters to mitigate risks.
• Developed standard contract templates and internal policies and supported internal investigations and dispute matters.
Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) AML/BSA Governance Regulatory Governance
Board & Executive Reporting
Regulatory Engagement Committee Governance
Issue Management & Remediation
Risk Metrics & Analytics
Policy & Procedure Development
Governance Framework Design Senior Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Leadership