Joe
Soniat, CAMS-FCI
Joe is a seasoned Anti-Money Laundering expert with an impressive 19-year track record in the field. Currently serving as the Senior Risk Principal at the Central Bank International Account Services within the esteemed Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Joe plays a pivotal role in spearheading the Anti-Money Laundering initiatives. Prior to this, Joe spent fourteen years as the Vice President and BSA/AML Officer for one of Virginia's premier community banking organizations. Additionally, he boasts experience as a Finance Officer for the United States Government, further enriching his comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and compliance. Joe is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), CAMS Financial Crimes Investigations certified (CAMS – FCI) , and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He was a founding member of both the U.S. Capital Chapter and Virginia Chapter of Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). He was co – award winner of the Article of the Year for ACAMS in 2013 and received the 2017 ACAMS professional of the year award. He has presented at numerous ACAMS events with specialties in KYC/CDD/EDD, AML Risk, Sanctions and OFAC and Correspondent Banking.