Kevin Farewell
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
Strategic and solutions-focused Compliance and Risk professional with 6+ years of experience delivering regulatory alignment, financial crime mitigation, and enterprise control enhancements across global institutions. Proven track record in building robust compliance frameworks, improving operational efficiencies, and leading cross-functional teams. Adept at managing complex stakeholder expectations, achieving cost savings, and driving business value through compliance excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanctions Compliance Senior Analyst
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
05.2024 - Current
- Led sanctions compliance investigations across global client accounts, minimizing regulatory exposure for high-risk entities.
- Conducted third-party escalations, sanctions appeals, and SME consultations, increasing case resolution accuracy by 20%.
- Trained and mentored new analysts, improving team productivity and enhancing case quality control.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings to drive alignment, resolve blockers, and influence leadership communications.
Controls Task Force Senior Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced AML and KYC controls, aligning policies to internal standards and reducing compliance gaps.
- Performed control testing and built closure packs to meet regulator deadlines, saving $68K in team budget.
- Drove senior stakeholder control walkthroughs, uncovering systemic issues and facilitating targeted remediation.
- Executed a cross-regional gap analysis of control inventories, identifying deficiencies and triggering remediation planning.
- Generated a final report that informed $2M in extended contract revenue by aligning risk posture with regulatory standards.
Third-Party Risk Assessment Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed 100+ vendor SOC-2 compliance and security posture, driving transparency and risk reduction.
- Redesigned re-assessment processes adopted by leadership, contributing to FY23 contract renewal.
BSA/AML Program Review Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed AML/Sanctions gap analysis using OFAC/FFIEC frameworks, improving alert handling and agent training.
- Delivered executive-facing deliverables that secured $1M in additional client engagement.
Issue Monitoring & Reporting Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Redesigned bank-wide control templates, increasing consistency across AML and KYC documentation.
- Created KPI dashboards and provided PMO support, reducing rework and improving cross-stream communication.
ASM Risk Mitigation Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Audited trust assets and eliminated 100+ hours of manual review time, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Escalated data anomalies for EDD review, supporting more informed compliance decisions.
Project Manager – Technology Delivery Team
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed 10 enterprise workstreams, introduced automation tools saving 10+ hours weekly in reporting.
- Improved client satisfaction through timely issue resolution and executive reporting.
End-to-End Bank Transformation Sprint Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Created risk/control statements and process maps adopted by senior management.
- Maintained QA-compliant risk inventories, supporting audit readiness.
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Financial Valuation and Portfolio Management
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC01.2014
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance (BSA/AML, OFAC, KYC, Sanctions)
- Risk Assessment & Control Design
- Policy & Process Enhancement
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Internal Audit Readiness
- Program & Stakeholder Management
- Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management
- Data Analysis, Data Visualization & Reporting Tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
Certification
Agile Project Management Fundamentals
Timeline
Sanctions Compliance Senior Analyst
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
05.2024 - Current
Controls Task Force Senior Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
02.2023 - 01.2024
Third-Party Risk Assessment Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
08.2022 - 02.2023
BSA/AML Program Review Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers
04.2022 - 08.2022
Issue Monitoring & Reporting Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2022 - 04.2022
ASM Risk Mitigation Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
05.2021 - 08.2021
Project Manager – Technology Delivery Team
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2020 - 04.2021
End-to-End Bank Transformation Sprint Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.2019 - 11.2019
Masters of Business Administration - Financial Valuation and Portfolio Management
Lynn University
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts
University of South Carolina
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