Laura Kety

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ABOUT LAURA KETY

CAMS-certified financial crimes and compliance leader with 18+ years of experience driving risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across complex, high-volume financial services environments. I most recently served as Vice President and Quality Review Lead for one of the nation’s largest AML Investigations programs, overseeing regulatory accuracy, consistency, and quality across cases annually.My career spans frontline AML investigations, leadership of specialized investigative and quality teams, and direct engagement with internal audit and regulatory stakeholders. I have designed and executed risk-based quality assurance frameworks, strengthened internal controls, and led large, distributed teams while maintaining a strong focus on regulatory expectations and operational scalability.Known for balancing investigative rigor with enterprise-level governance, I partner closely with business, risk, and compliance teams to modernize financial crime programs, improve decision quality, and reduce regulatory risk - without sacrificing efficiency or culture.I am especially passionate about developing talent, strengthening inclusive team cultures, and advancing compliance programs that are both defensible and forward-looking.Core Highlights CAMS-Certified in 2013 | ACAMS member since 2008 18+ years in BSA/AML, terrorist financing, and financial crimes compliance Quality oversight for 100% of AML investigations across 730+ investigators Deep experience in RCSA, internal controls, and regulatory audit readiness Trusted SME to senior leadership, internal audit, and banking regulators Air Force veteran and Distinguished Graduate of Military Supervisory School Champion of culture-building, talent development, and operational precision