Kevin Byrne
Summary
Detail-oriented Compliance Manager offering 25 years of expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, policy development and strategic planning. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives and business leaders to identify vulnerabilities and create corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Compliance Manager
Citibank, NA
05.1998 - Current
- Over twenty five years of regulatory compliance experience as the Citibank NA global trade compliance officer.
- Led and coordinated multiple regulatory exams for OCC BSA/AML and Department of Commerce antiboycott compliance, as well as numerous internal compliance audits.
- Strengthened relationships with regulatory bodies through effective communication as compliance lead for Citibank, Global Trade division.
- Focus of compliance expertise includes anti-money laundering, sanctions (OFAC), export controls (EAR & ITAR), anti-boycott, anti-fraud and Dodd Frank / CFTC swaps solicitation rules
- Proven track record of workable business solutions for today's compliance challenges with risk assessments, monitoring, investigations, SAR reporting and issue resolution.
Instructor Evening School
World Trade Institute of Pace University
01.1996 - 10.2001
- Instructor at the World Trade Institute of Pace University in NYC.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
Trade Advisor Global Trade Division
Citibank, NA
08.1990 - 05.1998
- Demonstrated corporate and correspondent banking product knowledge as Trade Advisor in Citibank's Global Trade Finance and Services for the Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa division.
- Provided staff with expert guidance on international trade rules regulations and procedures.
- Managed complex import/ export transactions ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and minimizing risk exposure.
- Lead instructor in the development of training materials for trade staff, improving overall team performance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
- Contributed insights during team meetings aimed at optimizing firm-wide processes and procedures for increased efficiency.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
Education
Master of Arts - Latin America Studies / Economic Development
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI09.1988
Skills
- Anti-money laundering
- Sanctions (OFAC)
- Export controls (EAR & ITAR)
- Anti-boycott
- Anti-fraud
- Internal Controls
- Compliance Monitoring
- Training development
- Risk assessment
- Analytical thinking
- Policy development
- Fraud detection
- Regulatory expertise
- Regulatory Examinations
- Know Your Customer
- Compliance Reporting
Accomplishments
- Certified AML Specialist (CAMS), 2004
- Certified Sanctions Specialist (CAMS), 2019
Activities
- Co-chair of the International Financial Services Association (IFSA) Trade Compliance committee
- Active on the bank-to-bank reimbursements and Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) development committees of IFSA
- Formerly on the Board of Directors of the National Council on International Trade Development (NCITD) in Washington D.C. Treasurer of the organization
- Bankers Association for Finance and Trade compliance committee
- Wolfsberg Trade Finance Working Group
Industry Leadership
- Bankers Association of Panama Conference on Prevention of Money Laundering, Panama City, invited speaker.
- Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) anti-money laundering compliance conference, Miami, invited speaker.
- International Financial Services Association Risk and Regulatory Conference, NYC, invited speaker.
- International Finance Services Association Trade Services Conf., Scottsdale, invited speaker.
- Deloitte AML compliance conference, NYC, invited speaker.
Professional Highlights
As the senior compliance manager for Trade Solutions at Citibank NY, Kevin Byrne has twenty five years of regulatory compliance experience. With Citibank since 1990 he has over thirty years of international banking and trade logistics experience. Kevin joined Citibank from Air Express International and was an instructor at the World Trade Institute of Pace University in NYC from 1996-2001.
Timeline
Senior Compliance Manager
Citibank, NA
05.1998 - Current
Instructor Evening School
World Trade Institute of Pace University
01.1996 - 10.2001
Trade Advisor Global Trade Division
Citibank, NA
08.1990 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - Latin America Studies / Economic Development
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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