Veronica Park
Davie,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader in financial crimes with a strong foundation in risk management and compliance. Proven track record in mentoring staff and streamlining operational workflows while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Skilled in preparing impactful presentations for executive meetings and developing policies that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Crimes Director
Crypto.com
Davie, Florida
07.2025 - Current
- Manage, maintain, and enhanced BSA/AML frameworks aligned with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Develop compliance strategies covering sanctions, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, investigations, suspicious activity reviews, and regulatory reporting.
- Continuously support the local Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and the local BSA Officer, and Compliance Officer.
- Forecast staffing requirements and work with human resource partners in shortlisting and then selecting suitable candidates for various compliance positions.
- Oversee service level agreement and quality indicators to ensure consistent performance in the team.
- Work with regional compliance staff to ensure that existing local regulatory requirements are met.
- Be the go-to person for the team's performance, statistics, reports, and metrics, and monitor trends and potential problems.
- Hold regular meetings with Sr. Management to review performance, forecast accuracy and productivity, and to devise action plans as necessary.
- Act as subject matter expert across functional support initiatives to drive improvement through the utilization of various techniques.
- Develop workflows using automation and AI tools.
Financial Crimes Manager
Crypto.com
Davie, Florida
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Developed training materials for staff onboarding and skill enhancement.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Financial Crimes Investigator
Crypto.com
Davie
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Conducted investigations into financial crimes within digital currencies.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies on compliance matters.
- Analyzed transaction data for suspicious patterns and activities.
- Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports with FinCEN and FINTRAC.
High Risk Analyst
Synovus Bank
Weston, FL
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Reviewed customer transactions for suspicious activities and flagged inconsistencies.
- Collaborated with compliance team to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Conducted Annual High risk reviews to identify potential suspicious activity.
- Developed risk assessment reports for management review and decision-making.
- Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports
AML Investigations Analyst
Sabadell United Bank
Miami, Florida
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Review and analyze alerts generated by the Bank's electronic monitoring software to make a determination as to whether activity warrants further review. Review and analyze internal AML reports, draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding the need for further investigation.
- Conduct suspicious activity investigations and determine whether a Suspicious Activity Report is needed. Draft narrative for each case substantiating the decision/recommendation.
- Conduct due diligence reviews on high risk customers through analysis of customer activity compared to KYC documentation and internal/external information sources to determine if further due diligence is needed and/or change in risk disposition is warranted.
- Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports with FinCEN.
AML Analyst
BankUnited
Miami, FL
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Review and analyze alerts generated by the Bank's electronic monitoring software to make a determination as to whether activity warrants further review. Review and analyze internal AML reports, draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding the need for further investigation.
- Conduct suspicious activity investigations and determine whether a Suspicious Activity Report is needed. Draft narrative for each case substantiating the decision/recommendation.
- Conduct due diligence reviews on high risk customers through analysis of customer activity compared to KYC documentation and internal/external information sources to determine if further due diligence is needed and/or change in risk disposition is warranted.
- Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports with FinCEN.
- Make recommendations for exiting customer accounts/relationships based on investigation or CDD/EDD.
Sr. High Risk Analyst
Helm Bank
Miami, Florida
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted Annual High risk reviews to identify potential suspicious activity.
- Developed risk assessment reports for management review and decision-making.
- Assisted in clearing Daily, Monthly, Quarterly alerts
- SAR Filing
BSA & AML Department Administrative Assistant
Ocean Bank
Miami, FL
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Served as the BSA Officer's personal assistant and Department administrative assistant.
- Conducted preliminary and final review of SAR forms.
- Prepared SAR Supporting documentation for Law Enforcement agents.
- Served as the RFI liaison between BSA Analysts and Account relationship managers.
Operations Officer
NewBank
Flushing, New York
08.2009 - 04.2014
- Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with banking regulations.
- Conducted daily reconciliation of General Ledger, Internal Checks, Wires and Settlement accounts.
- Investigated and Processed fraudulent EFT & Debit card transactions.
- Processing of daily exception items such as NSF, Chargeback, Unposted Items, Stop payments and holds.
- Assisted the BSA Officer by reviewing daily large amount transactions involving ACH transactions, Remote deposits, Large cash transactions, and Monetary instruments.
- Verification of possible matches for 314(a) reports.
- Filing of CTRs.
Customer Service Representative
Wilshire Bank
New York, New York
06.2004 - 07.2008
- Assisted customers with account inquiries and transactions effectively.
- Resolved customer complaints through active listening and problem-solving techniques.
- Processed account applications and provided necessary documentation guidance.
Teller
Nara Bank
New York
01.2003 - 03.2004
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries and provided product information.
- Managed cash drawers and balanced daily transactions.
Education
GED Diploma -
01-2003
Skills
- Cryptocurrency compliance
- BSA & AML expertise
- Banking and MSB compliance
- Regulatory oversight
- Risk mitigation
- Analytical and Decision making skills
- Problem resolution
- Database proficiency
- Proficiency using blockchain analytical tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Merkle Science, Cipertrace)
- Proficiency using monitoring tools (Actimize, Verafin, Unit21, Hummingbird)
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Timeline
Financial Crimes Director
Crypto.com
07.2025 - Current
Financial Crimes Manager
Crypto.com
07.2023 - 07.2025
Financial Crimes Investigator
Crypto.com
07.2021 - 07.2023
High Risk Analyst
Synovus Bank
01.2018 - 07.2021
AML Investigations Analyst
Sabadell United Bank
06.2017 - 12.2017
AML Analyst
BankUnited
03.2017 - 06.2017
Sr. High Risk Analyst
Helm Bank
06.2015 - 03.2017
BSA & AML Department Administrative Assistant
Ocean Bank
06.2014 - 07.2015
Operations Officer
NewBank
08.2009 - 04.2014
Customer Service Representative
Wilshire Bank
06.2004 - 07.2008
Teller
Nara Bank
01.2003 - 03.2004