Robert Ebanks

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About Robert Ebanks

Global Financial Crimes & KYC Advisory Executive with 12+ years driving enterprise-wide compliance excellence at Fortune 500 financial institutions As a Senior Vice President at BNY (promoted in under 1 year) and current at Wells Fargo, I specialize in developing and implementing global KYC standards, enterprise AML programs, and financial crimes prevention frameworks that protect institutions while enabling business growth. REGULATORY EXPERTISE - USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, FATF Guidelines, OFAC Sanctions - 5th Money Laundering Directive, Anti-Corruption Compliance - Enterprise Risk Ranking & Customer Due Diligence Programs GLOBAL PROGRAM LEADERSHIP - Crafted and maintained Global KYC Standards across multiple jurisdictions - Led enterprise-wide policy implementation across 3 lines of defense - Managed complex regulatory examinations (FINRA, OCC) with 100% success rate - Automated enterprise AML controls improving efficiency by 40% PROVEN TRACK RECORD - Built high-performing teams (6-7 professionals) with 100% QA pass rates - Successfully resolved 4+ major regulatory audit inquiries - Filed 100+ SARs in compliance with regulatory deadlines - Delivered enterprise risk assessments to C-level executives INDUSTRY RECOGNITION - Principles in Practice Award (2017, 2018)- Act for Impact Award (2016, 2017, 2018)- Spark Recognition Award (2023) Currently seeking Executive Director opportunities in Global Financial Crimes, KYC Advisory, and AML Policy Development where I can leverage my expertise in global standards development and regulatory compliance to drive organizational excellence. Connect with me to discuss global financial crimes prevention, KYC best practices, or regulatory compliance strategies.#AML #KYC #FinancialCrimes #Compliance #RiskManagement #GlobalStandards