W. Charlie
Phelps Jr., CAMS
Charlie is a seasoned expert with 15+ years of experience in financial crimes compliance across public and private sectors. He has transformed and enhanced compliance programs in financial services, fintech, and banking, focusing on AML/CFT and sanctions. Currently, he leads LendingClub Bank, N.A.'s KYC and sanctions efforts, driving cross-functional collaboration for operational excellence. Previously, he advanced eBay's sanctions program and established the FIU for eBay Commerce Inc., ensuring global AML compliance obligations. His tenure at FinCEN strengthened BSA administration and enforcement, while his role as a trusted advisor at Ernst & Young guided AML and OFAC compliance and enhancement efforts at major banks. In his U.S. government service, he held key roles at Treasury and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, specializing in combating illicit finance, sanctions compliance, investment security and financial intelligence.
Specialties: Financial Crimes Compliance | AML/CFT| Sanctions Compliance | BSA | KYC | IEEPA | OFAC | FINSA | CFIUS |