Kevin Nash
Tampa
Summary
Accomplished compliance professional in global financial crimes compliance and risk management. Adept at leading within large-scale compliance programs, executing global strategies, and ensuring adherence to BSA/AML/KYC, OFAC/Sanctions and Trade Surveillance regulations. Currently serving as Vice President and Compliance Manager at JP Morgan Chase, overseeing Firmwide compliance testing across multiple business lines and regions. Former Director of AML Investigations at Capital One, where I led high-impact AML investigations and regulatory reporting efforts. Recognized for strategic leadership, risk insight, and the ability to drive compliance excellence in complex, global organizations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Compliance Manager
JP Morgan Chase
Tampa, FL
09.2019 - Current
- Provide strategic guidance and oversight for testers engaged in global testing activities across all business lines and corporate functions, ensuring adherence to Firmwide policies and procedures governing BSA/AML/KYC and OFAC/Sanctions regulations as well as Trade Surveillance activities.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of line of business processes and controls to ascertain adequacy and appropriateness in mitigating BSA/AML/KYC , OFAC/Sanctions and Trade Surveillance risks.
- Deliver concise and insightful presentations and reports on testing outcomes to senior leadership and stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and prompt action where necessary.
- Scrutinize testing results for accuracy and compliance with departmental standards, driving continuous improvement in testing methodologies and procedures.
- Serve as a key liaison for Audit and Regulatory inquiries, ensuring prompt and comprehensive responses.
- Collaborate closely with global counterparts to harmonize testing activities and standards, fostering consistency and best practices across diverse regions.
- Actively contribute to the training and professional development of team members, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.
- Champion department-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficacy and documentation of testing activities, driving continuous improvement in compliance processes.
Vice President, Compliance Manager
JP Morgan Chase
Tampa, FL
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Directed and supervised Global Financial Crimes Compliance monitoring activities within the Consumer and Community Banking (CCB) division, overseeing a team of analysts in executing monitoring activities for BSA/AML/KYC and OFAC/Sanctions compliance.
- Implemented tracking mechanisms for identified issues and action plans, facilitating proactive risk mitigation and compliance enhancement within CCB.
- Compiled and communicated quarterly monitoring findings to relevant stakeholders and senior leadership, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
- Collaborated with senior GFCC and Compliance leaders to address and remediate monitoring findings, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal policies.
- Played a pivotal role in the development and execution of the annual GFCC monitoring plan for CCB, aligning objectives with strategic business priorities and regulatory requirements.
Vice President, Compliance Manager
JP Morgan Chase
Tampa, FL
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Provided subject matter expert guidance on BSA/AML/KYC and OFAC/Sanctions compliance to the Chase Card Services division, applying rigorous policies and procedures to monitor and mitigate associated risks effectively.
- Ensured line of business compliance with regulatory requirements pertaining to Customer Identification Program (CIP)/KYC, Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) processes, and account closure.
- Advised on new business initiatives to proactively identify and mitigate potential BSA/AML/KYC and OFAC/Sanctions risks, contributing to a culture of risk-aware decision-making.
- Supported the annual BSA/AML and OFAC risk assessment process by assessing customer and product inherent risks and evaluating the effectiveness of control measures.
- Evaluated and approved remediation efforts for identified issues and action plans, driving continuous improvement in risk management practices.
Director, AML Investigations
Capital One
Richmond, VA
01.2007 - 09.2015
- Orchestrated the day-to-day operations of the AML Investigations Team, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to rigorous internal and regulatory standards.
- Oversaw the timely and accurate completion of investigations for Alert, Case, and SAR/STR filings, meticulously meeting both internal benchmarks and regulatory deadlines.
- Managed a high-volume workflow, overseeing approximately 12,000 alert reviews, 3,000 escalated cases, and the filing of 700 SARs/STRs per month, maintaining operational efficiency without compromising quality.
- Enforced strict adherence to internal quality assurance standards for alert, case, and SAR filing documentation, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all documentation processes.
- Coordinated on the development and implementation of policies and procedures directly related to team functions, optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with internal technology resources to establish and refine transaction monitoring rules and threshold tuning, enhancing the detection capabilities for potentially reportable suspicious activities.
- Provided valuable support for audit and regulatory exam management, facilitating seamless interactions with auditors and examiners and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided documentation and evidence to law enforcement in supporting of investigative requests.
- Played a key role in the implementation of a new case management system (Actimize), driving efficiency improvements and enhancing investigative capabilities.
- Led a project for the successful implementation of the new FinCEN SAR form in 2013, ensuring seamless transition and compliance with updated regulatory requirements.
- Spearheaded the expansion of the investigations team from a small unit of 12 investigators in one geographic location to a robust team of over 80 investigators across multiple geographies, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic vision.
- Led performance management discussions across the AML Operations group, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in operational performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA2006
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Results-driven
- Documentation and reporting
- Risk management
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Cross-functional communication
- Staff development
Certification
ACAMS
Timeline
Vice President, Compliance Manager
JP Morgan Chase
09.2019 - Current
Vice President, Compliance Manager
JP Morgan Chase
11.2018 - 09.2019
Vice President, Compliance Manager
JP Morgan Chase
09.2015 - 11.2018
Director, AML Investigations
Capital One
01.2007 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University