Alejandro
Sardinas
Alex Sardinas is a seasoned financial crime expert with over a decade of experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Regulatory Risk Optimization Manager at Ocean Bank, a leading South Florida-based financial institution with over $5 billion in assets, Alex spearheads the research and implementation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance the Bank's regulatory risk management strategies.
With a solid foundation built over six years managing the High-Risk unit at Ocean Bank, where he led intricate investigations, Alex brings invaluable insight and proficiency to his current role. Alex is recognized for his expertise in various aspects of financial crime prevention, including BSA/AML, Transaction Monitoring, SARs, OFAC/Sanctions compliance, Model Risk Management, and Model Validations. Alex has a proven track record in rules optimization, implementation of new applications, and KYC application development.
Furthermore, Alex is an ACAMS certified member, demonstrating his dedication to upholding industry standards and staying abreast of the latest developments in regulatory compliance. He has also been a prominent speaker at numerous industry events, where he shares his insights on innovation and technology as they relate to BSA/AML practices.
Alex holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Florida International University, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the behavioral aspects underlying financial crimes. Armed with this academic background and hands-on experience across multiple facets of financial crime prevention, Alex is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and optimize regulatory risk management strategies.