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Rezaul Karim, CAMS

5 Courses • 32 Students

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Biography

I am a senior compliance and financial crime risk professional with over 8 years of experience in anti-money laundering (AML), risk governance, and financial crime investigations. In my most recent role, I served as Assistant Vice President, Financial Crime Investigations at HSBC Bank.

I have consistently driven high-impact initiatives that enhance regulatory alignment, improve operational efficiency, and mitigate risk at scale. In addition to my industry experience, I am a published author, international speaker, and active contributor to the global compliance community, focused on advancing best practices in financial crime prevention.

Professional Experience & Leadership

Led financial crime investigations involving AML, CTF, fraud, and corruption across multiple jurisdictions
Managed and resolved large-scale investigative backlogs, improving operational efficiency and turnaround times
Delivered strategic briefings to senior management and contributed to high-level governance and risk decisions
Oversaw customer due diligence (CDD/KYC) operations across thousands of accounts, ensuring full regulatory compliance
Designed and implemented enterprise-wide compliance frameworks and regulatory reporting structures
Ensured adherence to 140+ regulatory obligations, significantly reducing compliance breaches
Developed standardized compliance procedures adopted across multiple business units
Strengthened governance processes by supporting executive committees and risk management forums

Operational Excellence & Innovation

Reduced transaction monitoring alert volumes and improved investigation turnaround efficiency
Designed and delivered training programs that significantly improved investigative accuracy
Introduced innovative initiatives (e.g., gamified fraud awareness programs) to enhance organizational risk culture
Optimized compliance processes to minimize errors and improve overall performance

Thought Leadership & Industry Contributions

Published author in leading global compliance platforms on AML, cryptocurrency, and financial crime trends
Frequent speaker at international conferences and webinars across the U.S., Europe, and Africa
Advisory Board Member contributing to global compliance discourse and policy discussions
Served as judge and peer reviewer for leading compliance organizations and academic journals

Certifications & Specialized Expertise

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI)
Specialist in Trade-Based Money Laundering (ICA, U.K.)
Expertise in AML, TBML, cryptocurrency investigations, and emerging financial crime risks

Awards & Recognition