Jonathan Hirst
Holtsville,NY
Summary
Professional consultant with track record of providing valuable insights and strategic solutions to diverse clients. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to drive impactful outcomes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Business Execution Consultant, Vice President
Wells Fargo Global Operation
New York, NY
01.2023 - Current
- (Change due to reorganization)
- Team Leader responsible for various customer due diligence programs
- Subject matter expert of customized customer due diligence
- Reimagine and re-engineer Financial Crimes processes and procedures
- Underwriting customer and product risk
- Subject matter expert Alternative Investment customer due diligence
Business Execution Manager, Vice President
Wells Fargo, CIB
New York, NY
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Manage a team of 12 professionals responsible for underwriting relationship and product risk, ensuring adherence to corporate risk policies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Alternative Investments, providing guidance and serving as an escalation point for risk-related issues.
- Represent risk management perspectives to front office staff, delivering training to enhance their understanding and compliance with risk protocols.
- Develop and implement procedures for effective risk management, including assistance with the filing of Unusual Activity Reports (UARs) and obtaining sanction certification.
Financial Crimes Manager, Vice President
Wells Fargo Wholesale Banking (FIG)
New York, NY
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed a team of Financial Crimes Consultants, ensuring accurate assessment of customer risk and coordination with front office for documentation collection and gap identification.
- Collaborated with secondary and tertiary defense layers to remediate process and procedural gaps, enhancing the overall client lifecycle management.
- Prepared and presented key metrics to senior management, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Know Your Customer (KYC) program and contributing to the continuous improvement of control measures.
Senior KYC Officer, Vice President
JPMorgan Chase – Corporate Client Banking (FIG)
Melville, NY
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Conducted in-depth evaluations of KYC/AML procedures to enhance compliance, delivering strategic recommendations for process improvements.
- Led due diligence efforts for Financial Institution clients, including on-site evaluations and risk analysis, ensuring comprehensive assessments in line with regulatory standards.
KYC Officer
JPMorgan Chase – Corporate Client Banking
Melville, NY
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Conducted comprehensive AML/KYC risk evaluations and independent research, ensuring thorough risk analysis and coordination with multiple internal groups for robust client assessments.
- Partnered with front office teams to acquire essential client information, facilitating effective onboarding and conducting onsite visits for information verification.
- Analyzed and summarized findings from PEP and Negative Media screenings, delivering detailed assessments to senior management and contributing to KYC process enhancement initiatives.
Project Manager
JPMorgan Chase - Commercial Bank, Funds Group
New York, NY
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed complex projects with an emphasis on data management and due diligence to enhance group functionality.
- Developed and implemented procedures and guidelines to streamline group operations, ensuring effective inter-departmental communication.
- Prepared and delivered reports on market trends and metrics; successfully presented a Know Your Customer (KYC) program to regulatory bodies.
Client Service Professional
JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Conducted qualitative due diligence to maintain adherence to the USA Patriot Act, Anti Money Laundering (AML), and Know Your Customer guidelines.
- Managed data quality reports to uphold regulatory compliance standards.
- Facilitated due diligence approvals by liaising with an independent Quality Control Team to support banker operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Stony Brook University
Stonybrook, NY01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Stony Brook University
Stonybrook, NY01.2008
Skills
- 10 years of People Management / Leadership Experience
15 years of Project Management Experience
10 years of Relationship Experience
Strategy and Transformation
Business Advisory
BSA/AML expert
Certification
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) Nov 2015
Timeline
Lead Business Execution Consultant, Vice President
Wells Fargo Global Operation
01.2023 - Current
Business Execution Manager, Vice President
Wells Fargo, CIB
01.2020 - 01.2023
Financial Crimes Manager, Vice President
Wells Fargo Wholesale Banking (FIG)
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior KYC Officer, Vice President
JPMorgan Chase – Corporate Client Banking (FIG)
01.2018 - 01.2018
KYC Officer
JPMorgan Chase – Corporate Client Banking
01.2014 - 01.2018
Project Manager
JPMorgan Chase - Commercial Bank, Funds Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
Client Service Professional
JPMorgan Chase
01.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Stony Brook University