Brian F.
Sr. Director/Head of Anti-Money Laundering Investigations, Proactive Monitoring and Enhanced Due Diligence, Ally Bank, Retired FBI Special Agent
- Role
- Senior Director - Head of Aml Investigations and Enhanced Due Diligence (Edd) at Ally
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian F.
Leading the AML Investigations and Enhanced Due Diligence at Ally, my role is pivotal in safeguarding the financial landscape from illicit activities. With a strong foundation in law enforcement /national security as an FBI Special Agent (retired), I have spearheaded the development of critical units such as the Proactive Monitoring Team and the Operational Effectiveness Team, enhancing our risk detection capabilities and operational efficiency.My tenure at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Executive Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit honed my skills in employing big data for predictive risk mitigation, a competency I\'ve carried forward and expanded upon at Ally. We have transformed workstreams, overall production and proactive detection of risk in AML Investigations and EDD, ensuring robust compliance and setting industry benchmarks.Career Highlights:• Led and conducted the hands-on FBI investigation of the financing of the 9/11 hijackers and their co-conspirators/associates, both domestically and overseas.• Authored ACAMS article in 2024 on developing proactive detection of AML risk through intelligence and data analytics.• Won Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service for the investigation and conviction of a U.S. Congressman 2014• Developed numerous AML/TF predictive analytical approaches and presented results as nationally recognized expert at FBI Headquarters, Federal Reserve and ACAMs Conferences. • Led AML team that received the 2023 FinCEN Director’s Law Enforcement Award.• Named Arizona Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for FBI corruption investigations, 2011.
Experience
Senior Director - Head of Aml Investigations and Enhanced Due Diligence (Edd)
Nov 2021 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Lead AML Investigations, Enhanced Due Diligence and QC production operations - 10 teams overall• Built from ground up the Proactive Monitoring Team that uses intel and analytics to detect hidden risk• Developed the Operational Effectiveness Team to streamline overall process/procedures and training• Senior Leadership Team voting member over program and model governance• Responsible for all Regulatory, Audit and Testing matters for AML Investigations and EDD
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
1984 — 1987
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Journalism, Journalism
1980 — 1984
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