PRZEMYSLAW RAJ
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced attorney and AML advisor with excellent communication, analytical and technical skills and extensive experience in financial crime risk management. Expert knowledge of USA Patriot Act requirements, OFAC regulations and European AML regulatory regime and their application in the context of global transaction banking, as well as consumer and merchant-oriented digital payment processing solutions. Over 15 years of industry experience inclusive of policy drafting & advise, control design, risk assessments, control gap remediation, project management, and team management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Global Financial Crimes Compliance Strategy and Oversight
PayPal
New York, NY
04.2018 - 04.2023
- Lead integration projects targeting consolidation of financial crimes compliance organization and infrastructure of newly acquired entities (iZettle, Hyperwallet, Honey, GoPay, Paidy) into PayPal's global AML/Sanctions compliance platform; Reviewed and updated relevant AML & Sanctions policies and SOPs; Identified critical control gaps and developed remediation plans; Developed and executed integration plans including integration of people, processes, technology, data, tools, third party vendor relationships and other critical system components to ensure alignment with the global risk control systems, while maintaining compliance with local and product specific regulatory obligations.
Vice President; Business Line AML Advisor
Deutsche Bank
New York, NY, NY
12.2013 - 04.2018
- Advised Global Transaction Banking (GTB) business units (correspondent banking & trade finance) on AML/OFAC regulations and related Deutsche Bank ("DB") policies and procedures; Revised and updated DB's AML policies, procedures, and related forms and disclosures to ensure compliance with local AML regulatory requirements; Reviewed requests for AML policy exceptions; Stayed informed of regulatory developments and changes; Developed and maintained strong collaborative working relationships with business and operations counterparts.
Senior Associate; Financial Advisory Services
Deloitte
New York, NY, NY
06.2009 - 12.2013
- Advised clients on design and implementation of AML/Sanctions compliance programs and AML risk assessments, drafting of AML policies and KYC procedures, as well as remediation of regulatory and audit findings in the AML/Sanctions domain
Education
MASTER IN EU REGULATORY LAW (LLM) -
K.U. Leuven
07.2008
JURIS DOCTOR -
Rutgers School of Law
Newark05.2007
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE -
Rutgers University
01.2004
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Project Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Verbal and written communication
Bar Admissions
New Jersey, 2007
Timeline
Manager, Global Financial Crimes Compliance Strategy and Oversight
PayPal
04.2018 - 04.2023
Vice President; Business Line AML Advisor
Deutsche Bank
12.2013 - 04.2018
Senior Associate; Financial Advisory Services
Deloitte
06.2009 - 12.2013
MASTER IN EU REGULATORY LAW (LLM) -
K.U. Leuven
JURIS DOCTOR -
Rutgers School of Law
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE -
Rutgers University
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