Neryn Gaul

About Neryn Gaul

Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile!As an accomplished leader, I bring a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in financial crime prevention, investigation, and compliance management, particularly in highly regulated environments. With a strong background in specialized law enforcement, I have led global investigations into Money Laundering, Fraud, Terrorist Financing, and international trafficking, achieving notable success in complex cases involving global organized criminal networks.My career is marked by a commitment to mentorship and team management, where I have overseen investigations and ensured meticulous preparation of evidence for successful prosecutions. I take pride in my ability to develop and implement robust financial intelligence strategies and drive compliance initiatives, all while coordinating seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and optimize processes that mitigate financial crime risks.Here are some of my key strengths:• Expertise in strengthening compliance programs through the development of robust Sanctions, AML, and KYC controls.• Proficiency in harnessing large datasets to identify risks, analyze trends, and define key performance indicators (KPIs).• Experience in Blockchain Compliance and Investigations.• Adept at maintaining cross-functional relationships across global time zones in dynamic environments.• The ability to navigate and interpret regulatory requirements in diverse jurisdictions while effectively managing global teams and processes.

Experience

1. Head of Global Financial Crime Investigations

   Coinbase

   Apr 2024 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

   As the Head of Global Financial Crime Investigations at Coinbase, I lead a global team of 70+ professionals conducting complex financial crime investigations across 15+ jurisdictions. My team ensures the timely and accurate filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), aligned with local regulatory requirements and global compliance standards.In addition to overseeing investigations, I am responsible for second-line oversight of first-line transaction monitoring operations—ensuring robust governance, risk mitigation, and alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution. I work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance our global financial crime framework and drive a proactive, risk-based approach to compliance in the evolving crypto landscape.I’m passionate about building high-performing, collaborative teams and scaling investigative capabilities that protect our customers, partners, and platform.

Education

• University of the West of England

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing

Skills

• Investigation
• Financial Investigation
• Financial Crimes Investigations
• Financial Intelligence
• Surveillance
• Conducting Interviews
• Crime Prevention
• Crime Analysis
• Intelligence
• Police
• Counter Surveillance
• Interview Skills
• Open Source
• Proceeds of Crime
• Criminal Law
• Prosecution
• Criminal Investigations
• Criminal Justice
• Fraud
• Criminal Intelligence
• Law Enforcement Intelligence
• Intelligence Analysis
• Law Enforcement
• Risk Assessment
• Evidence
• Risk Management
• Interrogation
• Counterterrorism
• Patrol
• Physical Security
• Cybercrime
• Fraud Investigations
• Online Fraud
• Fraud Detection
• Terrorist Financing
• Mobile Devices
• Confiscation
• Restraint
• Financial Transactions