Animesh is a strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions compliance, and fraud detection area. Throughout his career, he has helped domestic and global financial institutions implement, manage, and validate the Financial Crimes Compliance Program.

Currently, Animesh is serving as a senior AML executive for Forvis Mazars helping financial institutions design and develop the Financial Crime Compliance Program. He also has significant experience helping institutions remediate regulatory actions and Model Risk Management. Prior to Forvis, Animesh worked at Crowe, Oracle, and consulted at FINRA.

He holds an MBA in international finance and is CAMS (Certified AML Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) and SCR (Sustainability and Climate Risk) certified. He spearheaded the establishment of the Disabilities Business Resource Group at Crowe and is past Chair of Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council. He currently serves on the board of Emmaus Homes.