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Angel Sanchez Urribarri

@angelsanchezurribarr

CAMS-certified financial crime leader specializing in sanctions screening, AML investigations, and high-volume operations management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead financial crime operations in a fast-moving, regulated environment—owning sanctions/AML workflow execution, governance, and escalations, while partnering cross-functionally to clear backlogs, improve QA, and develop teams.

I’m a CAMS-certified financial crime and operations leader with 10+ years of experience across sanctions screening, AML investigations, KYC/EDD, and regulatory escalation management in global financial institutions. In my current role as a Senior Vice President, I lead enterprise remediation for a high-volume sanctions program—driving 750,000+ alert backlog elimination by managing 100+ contractors and personally clearing ~80,000 alerts.

I build governance that scales: I architect operating lanes, restructure teams into clear divisions, and serve as a senior escalation point for complex sanctions and AML matters. I also lead QA and managerial oversight across multiple workflows, supervising analysts and team leads responsible for screening, investigative review, and quality execution.

Earlier, I supported transaction monitoring investigations, OFAC reviews, SAR case development, and enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, including correspondent-banking-related environments. I partner across business, risk, compliance, and operations to stabilize delivery, strengthen controls, and improve workflow optimization using tools like Actimize, Fircosoft screening, LexisNexis, Net360, and Microsoft Office.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Financial Crime Consultant

Bank Custody Solutions

Jun 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Supported KYC QA and transaction monitoring in a custody and correspondent-banking-linked environment, contributing to AML workflow improvements. Partnered with Actimize testing/tuning teams to enhance operational execution.

KYC Transaction Monitoring AML Operations Actimize Correspondent Banking Workflow Optimization Case Documentation

Financial Crime Consultant

Pershing LLC

Mar 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted transaction monitoring investigations, OFAC reviews, SAR case development, and enhanced due diligence for high-risk clients. Managed 314(b) requests and supported live internal case handling in a broker-dealer and asset-servicing context.

Transaction Monitoring OFAC SAR Case Development Case Management High Risk Client Investigations

BSA Reporting Manager

BankUnited

Feb 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)

Investigated high-risk accounts, drafted SARs, and reviewed cash activity, international wires, and monetary instruments. Supported analyst onboarding and training to strengthen operational capability.

SAR Drafting Wire Monitoring Monetary Instruments Review Onboarding Case Documentation

SAR Writer / Investigator

Allsec

Jul 2016 - Apr 2017 (9 months)

Drafted SAR narratives and performed investigative research with quality control responsibilities. Supported correspondent-banking-related reviews and case development in a high-volume AML environment.

SAR Narratives Investigative Research Quality Control Case Handling AML

BSA / AML Analyst

BankUnited

Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 (5 months)

Supported BSA/AML reporting, investigative reviews, and high-risk account analysis. Reviewed transaction activity and contributed to case development across financial crime workflows.

AML Investigations Financial Crime Operations AML

AML Operations Analyst

Citigroup

Jul 2014 - Jan 2015 (6 months)

Monitored LATAM and North America transaction activity and supported investigative research for AML operations. Contributed to high-risk reviews and day-to-day AML workflow execution during the contract period.

AML Operations Transaction Monitoring Investigative Research Regional Transaction Review High Risk Screening