Drew Bach

Background

About Drew Bach

As the First Vice President and BSA/OFAC Officer at First National Bank LI, I played a vital role in developing robust compliance frameworks, overseeing the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and OFAC/Sanctions programs. I collaborated with leadership to implement compliance strategies, conducted investigations, and ensured adherence to various regulatory requirements. Additionally, I supported internal audits and regulatory examinations alongside the Chief Compliance Officer, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. I also played a key role in overseeing and supporting financial crimes and regulatory compliance during the Bank's two most recent core conversions and its merger. As a licensed attorney in New York, I regularly addressed various legal matters, including trust and estate issues, contracts, and other customer-related agreements on behalf of the Bank. With over 15 years of experience in financial crimes and regulatory compliance, I am a certified CAMS and CRCM professional who effectively trains and collaborates with various business lines to enhance their understanding and implementation of regulatory requirements. I am actively engaged with ACAMS as an executive board member of the New York Chapter, utilizing my expertise to strengthen compliance and fraud prevention initiatives. Admitted to the New York Bar in 2021, I combine legal knowledge with both regulatory and operational expertise to deliver comprehensive solutions.