Alex M.
About Alex M.
Alex M. serves as a BSA/AML Compliance Risk Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2018, bringing extensive experience in financial crimes compliance from previous roles at Standard Chartered Bank and a military background with the US Army.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Alex M. has been employed at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2018, serving as a BSA/AML Compliance Risk Examiner. In this role, he focuses on compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, contributing to the integrity of the financial system. His position involves assessing risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements within the institution.
Previous Experience in Financial Crimes Compliance
Before joining the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Alex M. worked at Standard Chartered Bank. He served as an AML Investigator in the Financial Crimes Compliance department from 2015 to 2017, followed by a brief role as Associate Director and Team Lead in the Special Investigations Group from 2017 to 2018. His experience in these roles involved investigating financial crimes and managing compliance risks within the Americas region.
Military Background
Alex M. has a significant military background, having served in the US Army for 14 years as an Infantry Squad Leader from 2002 to 2016. He continued his service as a Senior Instructor at the New York Regimental Training Institute from 2016 to 2022. His military experience has contributed to his leadership skills and knowledge in operational management.
Education and Academic Pursuits
Alex M. has pursued higher education at John Jay College (CUNY). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Security Management in 2013 and subsequently completed a Master of Science in Protection Management with an emphasis on Emergency Management in 2016. He is currently studying Transnational Organized Crimes Studies and is working towards a Graduate Certificate, which he began in 2018.
Prior Roles in Telecommunications
Before his career in financial compliance, Alex M. worked at Verizon as a Supervisor in Network Operations & Engineering from 2014 to 2015. This role involved overseeing operations and ensuring the efficiency of network services, contributing to his diverse professional background.