Kevin Lee

Background

About Kevin Lee

I’m a Managing Director at Cygnus Compliance, where I lead clients through the design, transformation, and validation of risk and control frameworks across global financial institutions. With over 15 years of experience in compliance technology, my focus spans transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC, and fraud risk management. I bring a strategic, tech-enabled approach to helping clients achieve regulatory readiness and sustainable program success. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with C-suite executives across Tier 1 banks and multinational financial institutions throughout NAM, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. My portfolio ranges from large global banks to regional players, each navigating a unique mix of regulatory frameworks and risk profiles. One of the most impactful experiences of my career was leading the technology workstream for the HSBC monitorship—one of the most complex compliance monitorships in history—where I guided the global development and assessment of financial crime systems in collaboration with regulatory stakeholders. I take pride in helping organizations align compliance strategies with their broader business and technology goals. Whether leading enterprise-wide system implementations or supporting regulatory remediation efforts, I strive to deliver actionable roadmaps and long-term value. I’ve developed peer-reviewed methodologies and led cross-jurisdictional engagements that continue to shape how institutions approach compliance at scale. Outside of work, I love exploring the world with my family and discovering new cultures—especially through food. Though I’m a warm-weather person at heart, one of my most memorable trips was to Rovaniemi, Finland, where I braved the Arctic cold, experienced 22 hours per day of darkness, went on a safari, and even met Santa. I’ve visited over 60 countries so far, and I’m determined to see them all.