Sabrina Alexander
Queens
Summary
Banking compliance and examination professional focused on KYC, BSA/AML, sanctions screening, and investigative review of trading and financial records. Brings strong judgment in data validation, regulatory research, and stakeholder communication, supported by training leadership and experience improving operational readiness.
Overview
2
2
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal US Open Player Credentials Supervisor
United States Tennis Association
Flushing
08.2011 - 09.2026
- Engaged directly with professional athletes, applying strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and manage athlete relations.
- Processed over 20,000 credentials for US Open staff, players, agents, VIPs, and tournament guests.
Uniform and Volunteer Accreditation Manager
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
New York City
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Supervised and trained Volunteers HUB Centre Accreditation Coordinator and volunteer team to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw operations of Accreditation Centre, managing pass production, distribution, and issue resolution with FIFA and FWC26 Accreditation Constituent Group Management teams.
- Collaborated with departments to deliver fully equipped Accreditation Centre, ensuring readiness with technology, power, lighting, FF&E, signage, and dressing.
- Coordinated with the Workforce/Volunteers department on accreditation volunteer scheduling, attendance, and training.
- Oversaw accreditation consumables inventory and coordinated with the Accreditation Operations Team for timely stock replenishment
Senior Examiner – Examinations - Equities and Options
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, FINRA
New York City
09.2023 - 03.2026
- Executed comparative data analysis on high-volume trade and execution datasets using Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) records, identifying anomalies and potential market violations.
- Led examinations of low-to medium-complexity firms and operations, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and internal compliance frameworks.
- Communicated examination findings and key risk insights to senior executive leadership, facilitating timely remediation and enhancing compliance processes.
- Audited confidential documentation, including purchase/sales blotters, written supervisory procedures, and financial records to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and regulatory risk.
- Conducted regulatory interviews with firm personnel to assess operational integrity and internal control effectiveness.
- Mentored examiners as a subject matter expert on examination protocols and compliance standards, improving team capability and knowledge sharing.
- Leveraged internal FINRA systems and databases to gather regulatory intelligence and conduct targeted risk assessments.
Player Accreditation and Ticketing Supervisor & Team Leader
Australian Open
Melbourne
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Led and coordinated Player Accreditation & Ticketing Assistants during tournament, optimizing workflow and service delivery.
- Contributed to development of a new accreditation system for the 2023 Australian Open, enhancing user experience.
- Monitored team adherence to Accreditation and Ticketing policies and procedures, ensuring operational integrity.
Compliance Assistant Manager
Shinhan Bank
New York City
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Executed monthly KYC onboarding, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, loan monitoring, and periodic quality assurance (QA) reviews, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Led quarterly Trade Finance QA reviews, evaluating transactional risk, documentation integrity, and adherence to internal control standards.
- Oversaw the NY Branch compliance training program, managing curriculum development, communications, and tracking completion to enhance regulatory knowledge across departments.
- Monitored and synthesized regulatory updates from key oversight bodies (Federal Reserve Board, OCC, OFAC, FinCEN, and NY DFS) to inform internal policy updates and risk assessments.
- Utilized research databases including LexisNexis, FISAML, SAFEWATCH, and Dow Jones for enhanced due diligence (EDD) and investigative analysis, and strengthened risk assessment processes.
- Leveraged Bankers Almanac to verify international banking licenses, analyze Wolfsberg Questionnaires, and confirm USA PATRIOT Act certification for correspondent banking relationships.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
CUNY - Hunter College
New York, NY05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
CUNY- Hunter College
New ork, NY05-2015
Skills
- Event & Accreditation Systems: FIFA Accreditation System, Accredit Solutions, Archtics, Ticketmaster
- Event & Operational Management
- Event Planning & Coordination Credentialing & Accreditation Workforce Scheduling Cross-Functional Leadership Stakeholder Communication
- Accreditation management
- Regulatory & Compliance Expertise
- BSA/AML & KYC
- Onboarding Sanctions Screening Trade Finance QA Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs) Regulatory Intelligence & Research Records Management & Data Audit
- Financial & Compliance Databases: Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, FISAML, SAFEWATCH, Bankers Almanac
- Technical & Software Proficiency
- Operations & Workforce Management: Workday, Paycom, Rosterfy, Mondaycom, WeTrack
- Data Visualization & Tools: Tableau, SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite (word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint
Accomplishments
- Demonstrated success training and managing NYNJ accreditation volunteers during FWC26, supervising a team of six staff members at the US Open Player Credentials office, and delivering international operational support during the Australian Open in 2023 and 2024.
- NFA Swaps Proficiency Certificate, National Futures Association - March 2023
Custom
Language: Fluent in English and Spanish.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Uniform and Volunteer Accreditation Manager
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
03.2026 - 07.2026
Senior Examiner – Examinations - Equities and Options
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, FINRA
09.2023 - 03.2026
Player Accreditation and Ticketing Supervisor & Team Leader
Australian Open
12.2022 - 01.2024
Compliance Assistant Manager
Shinhan Bank
01.2020 - 07.2022
Seasonal US Open Player Credentials Supervisor
United States Tennis Association
08.2011 - 09.2026
Master of Science - Accounting
CUNY - Hunter College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
CUNY- Hunter College