Shawn A. Hutton

About Shawn A. Hutton

Currently a senior compliance and risk management professional with extensive experience and subject matter expertise in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Financial Crime Investigations, USA Patriot Act, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR), Fraud Investigations, and Regulatory Compliance in banking and credit card-related financial institutions. Additional specializations based on multiple experiences in rectifying AML departments undergoing significant and rapid changes due to Cease and Desist Orders, Deferred Prosecution Agreements, enhanced audits, and Monitorships- Also an adjunct professor of sociology at Edgecombe Community College and a former professor at John Tyler Community College and Estrella Mountain Community College. Examples of courses taught include Introduction to Sociology, Criminology, and Juvenile Delinquency- Compliance management experience as BSA Officer, Director, Deputy Director, US Head, US Regional Head, Senior Manager, Department Manager, Team Leader, and Senior Investigator in Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering departments at top banking and financial institutions in the United States- Experienced criminologist, investigator, and trainer at the local, state, and federal levels- Advanced formal education in criminology (MA, PHD) and professionally recognized as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS)- Trained and proficient in such computer programs as Geographical Information Systems, Data Mining and Case Management Investigation Software Programs, Investigation System Programs, and Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Programs including LexisNexis Bridger XG, SAS, Norkom, Actimize SAM and CDD, Searchspace, Syfact, and Scion- Professionally published and have made many formal professional presentations on criminal justice-related themes- Conducted media interviews on criminal justice-related topics.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President, Bsa Officer & Executive Director of Financial Crimes

   Columbia Bank

   Aug 2018 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Currently serving as the Executive Vice President, Chief AML Officer, and Executive Director of Financial Crimes for Columbia Bank. Currently providing oversight on all aspects of BSA and Fraud for over 120 employees in a $55b financial institution on the West Coast. Previously served as the BSA/AML Officer and Senior Vice President at Umpqua Bank with oversight of AML, OFAC, and EDD.Responsible for significant enhancements to the Financial Investigations Department including increases in staffing and structure, system upgrades (including Actimize SAM and CDD and LN Bridger XG), and complete overhaul of internal policies and procedures.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Anthropology

  1990 — 1994

• North Carolina State University

  Doctorate, Sociology

  1996 — 1998

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Master of Arts, Sociology

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Criminal Justice
• Kyc
• Interviews
• Aml
• Police
• Analytical Skills
• Anti Money Laundering
• Bank Secrecy Act
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Operational Risk Management
• Analysis
• Ofac
• Leadership
• Investigation
• Private Investigations
• Risk Assessment
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Criminal Law
• Forensic Analysis
• Enforcement
• Law Enforcement
• Due Diligence
• Intelligence
• Fraud Investigations
• Training
• Fraud
• Policy
• Auditing
• Financial Services
• Teaching