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Erin Elliott

@erinelliott

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Financial Crime compliance leader with 10 years’ experience in AML/KYC, sanctions, and risk mitigation/remediation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior compliance role where I can lead AML/KYC program enhancements, mentor teams, drive remediation, and implement technology-enabled controls in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

I am a CAMS-certified AML compliance professional with a decade of experience across consulting and investment banking, focused on AML, sanctions, KYC, and risk management.

At UBS I set strategic direction for Client Onboarding in Global Markets, led remediation initiatives, improved control frameworks, and represented teams in regulatory exams and audits.

In consulting I built and scaled ACA’s inaugural KYC/CIP managed service, partnered with technology teams to embed automated controls, and drove client-facing remediation and forensic testing engagements.

I am passionate about training and continuous learning, designing curriculum and materials that improved analyst performance and QA outcomes while championing technology-enabled solutions to modernize compliance operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Director

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UBS

Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Set strategic direction for Client Onboarding in Global Markets, improving KYC governance and embedding standardized controls while leading remediation, regulatory exam responses, and technology-enabled transformation initiatives.

KYC Tableau Risk Assessment Training Development

Consultant, AML

ACA Compliance Group

Aug 2015 - Oct 2020 (5 years 2 months)

Built and scaled ACA’s inaugural KYC/CIP managed service, delivered AML/KYC gap analyses and control enhancements, and led remediation and forensic testing engagements that strengthened client compliance programs.

KYC Forensics Policy Development Project Management Training Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pittsburgh: Graduate School of Public and International Affairs

Master of Public and International Affairs, Public and International Affairs

Activities and societies: Research Intern with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.

Master of Public and International Affairs with concentrations in Security and Intelligence Studies and Emergency and Disaster Management; completed a thesis capstone on Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Finance.