Noel Brandt

About Noel Brandt

I protect large and complex organizations by implementing foundational risk-based strategies. As a leader in risk management and compliance, I leverage data science techniques to proactively identify and mitigate risks. My expertise includes designing innovative digital compliance solutions, architecting robust risk frameworks, and combating fraudulent activities, cybersecurity threats, and financial crimes. My focus is on safeguarding company assets through a collaborative approach that aligns risk mitigation with core business objectives. If I can help you or your company minimize risk, lets connect.• Transformed enterprise compliance programs by building a Data Science organization, developing data management and engineering teams, and executing machine learning models, resulting in real-time detection of potential fraud scams and financial crimes.• Modernized the global compliance framework that involved thousands of customer interactions monthly and enabled an increase in customer retention and approval rates across numerous countries.• Launched automated global customer risk scoring models that supported the Know Your Customer and Enhanced Customer Due Diligence and customer surveillance requirements, enabling 24/7 monitoring across hundreds of jurisdictions.• Led the design and execution of a Compliance program focused on cybersecurity, data protection, and consumer privacy in cloud-based and on-premise platforms, which modernized the case management and investigative processes while managing risks and reducing system latency.• Matured banking, business payments, foreign exchange hedging product offerings, and market compliance programs, which led to a successful divestiture and alignment with company\'s strategy.• Developed strategic programs and led negotiations, resulting in the avoidance of penalties and reputational damages associated with U.S. and international enforcement divisions and regulators.• Designed and modernized government sanction screening capabilities, which drove compliance with jurisdictional requirements and policies.

Experience

1. Founder

   High Ground Advisory Llc

   Jan 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Specializes in consulting services related to regulatory compliance and interaction with state and federal regulators as well as law enforcement. The firm’s areas of expertise include Financial Crimes Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Compliance, Counter Financing of Terrorism, Government Sanctions Compliance, and Consumer Protection.

Education

• Regis University

  Master's degree