Steven Zakrzewski
Compliance & Risk Executive | AML | Enterprise Governance | Driving Accountability & Regulatory Alignment (BSA, FATF, OFAC, SEC, FINRA)
- Role
- Director, Private Wealth Us, Anti-money Laundering Amlro Delegate Bmo Wealth Management Us at BMO
- Location
- Franklin, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Steven Zakrzewski
A visionary and results-driven executive with progressive leadership experience in compliance management, anti-money laundering (AML), and risk mitigation across diverse sectors.* Proven track record of building enterprise-wide compliance and governance structures, leading high-impact teams, and aligning with global regulations, including FATF, OFAC, and FINRA.* Skilled in policy development, risk assessment, regulatory reporting, and driving a culture of accountability and compliance across complex organizations.Areas of Expertise:* Anti-Money Laundering Risk Management* Multimillion-Dollar Budget Monitoring* Business Continuity Planning* Data Protection & Privacy Laws* Compliance Program Development* Regulatory Reporting & CommunicationSelected Career Achievements:* Transformed compliance operations, cutting departmental overhead by 50% and generating $1M+ in recurring annual savings through strategic automation and process reengineering. Successfully maintained full workload while reducing team size from 18 to 6 through efficiency gains.* Architected and institutionalized enterprise-wide AML, GRC, and sanctions compliance frameworks, aligning with evolving regulatory expectations and reducing audit exceptions by 40%.
Experience
Director, Private Wealth Us, Anti-money Laundering Amlro Delegate Bmo Wealth Management Us
Jan 2013 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Led enterprise-wide AML and High-Risk Account Management framework aligned with BSA/AML, OFAC, and global standard. Drove strategic initiatives to detect and mitigate financial crime risk while improving program efficiency.* Built investigational team (hired 22) and later led high-risk unit; restructured Private Wealth AML team from 18-6, saving $1M+ annually.* Appointed AML Reporting Officer for six BMO legal entities, shaping compliance execution across the group.* Strengthened partnerships with senior leaders to align risk strategy with business goals.* Enhanced onboarding protocols for high-risk clients and led process improvements across the AML program.* Represented Private Wealth in OCC and Federal Reserve reviews, showcasing AML progress and results.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
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