WANDA E. BERNAL
Summary
Results-driven compliance professional with extensive experience at Standard Chartered Bank, specializing in sanctions risk management and OFAC compliance. Proven track record in enhancing alert accuracy and leading high-stakes investigations. Adept at stakeholder collaboration and delivering impactful training, ensuring robust regulatory adherence and risk mitigation across multiple jurisdictions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Sanctions Reporting & Analytics
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2007 - Current
- Directed sanctions reporting across 10+ jurisdictions.
- Managed OFAC Annual Report of Blocked Property and HMT reporting.
- Managed NYS Abandoned Property reporting.
- Improved alert accuracy and response times.
Associate Director, CFCC Sanctions Compliance
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2007 - 01.2025
- Directed sanctions investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Identified and investigated high-risk transactions.
- Managed Peer Bank Return investigations.
- Reviewed OFAC License payments and high-risk cases.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams on risk mitigation.
- Identified and escalated sanctions circumvention attempts.
- Supported regulatory exams and audits.
- Delivered sanctions training.
OFAC Compliance Manager
American Express Bank / Standard Chartered Bank
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Directed OFAC compliance programs.
- Led audits, risk assessments, and remediation.
Compliance Officer / BSA AML Assistant Manager
Israel Discount Bank of New York
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Executed BSA/AML and OFAC processes.
- Analyzed payments for sanctions risk.
- Reviewed correspondent banking due diligence.
- Monitored high- and medium-risk accounts.
Administrative Assistant, Correspondent Banking
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Managed Patriot Act certifications and OFAC due diligence.
- Supported Latin American clients.
- Streamlined operations and correspondence.
- Reconciled client and interbank records.
- Improved workflow and reporting.
Skills
- Sanctions risk management
- OFAC regulations
- Transaction monitoring
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Investigative analysis
- OFAC compliance
- Regulatory reporting
- Audit and examination oversight
- Training and development
- Metrics and analytics
- Project support
Certification
- CAMS, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, 01/01/06
- CAMS
Timeline
Manager, Sanctions Reporting & Analytics
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2007 - Current
Associate Director, CFCC Sanctions Compliance
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2007 - 01.2025
OFAC Compliance Manager
American Express Bank / Standard Chartered Bank
01.2007 - 12.2007
Compliance Officer / BSA AML Assistant Manager
Israel Discount Bank of New York
01.2000 - 01.2007
Administrative Assistant, Correspondent Banking
01.2000 - 12.2000