Justin Sipherd
About Justin Sipherd
Justin Sipherd is a Compliance Specialist in Financial Intelligence at City National Bank, with extensive experience in compliance and risk analysis across various financial sectors. He holds two Juris Doctor degrees and has worked in several law firms and financial institutions, focusing on regulatory compliance and suspicious activity reporting.
Work at City National Bank
Justin Sipherd has been employed at City National Bank since 2019, serving as a Compliance Specialist in Financial Intelligence. His role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. He is responsible for preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Sipherd also reviews client regulatory filings, including Form ADVs and NFA registration, to ensure compliance with bank policies.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Law
Before joining City National Bank, Justin Sipherd worked as a Compliance Specialist at Wells Fargo Private Bank from 2017 to 2019. He also served as a Law Clerk at Sipherd Burke Law PLLC and Allan Law Group PC, where he gained experience in legal compliance and risk analysis. His work involved preparing and reviewing regulatory filings and conducting compliance research.
Education and Expertise
Justin Sipherd holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Valparaiso University School of Law, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also obtained a J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2014. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government from Brigham Young University, completed in 2010. Sipherd specializes in risk analysis for higher-risk industry client types, including registered investment advisors and hedge funds.
Skills in Risk Analysis and Compliance
In his compliance roles, Justin Sipherd has developed expertise in risk analysis, particularly for clients in higher-risk industries. He utilizes third-party vendors such as LexisNexis and World-Check to gather information for due diligence reports. Sipherd conducts thorough research and analysis of public records to verify compliance with Know Your Client (KYC) regulatory requirements.
Early Career and Service
Justin Sipherd began his career as a Full-Time Service Representative for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2005 to 2007. This role provided him with foundational experience in service and community engagement before transitioning into the financial and legal sectors.