OFAC and general Sanctions topics

An aspiration of protecting others combined with a background in economics led me to the sanctions and anti-financial crime. I started my career as a civil servant in the United States government.  After nearly a decade in government, I entered the private sector, working in financial institutions in New York and California, eventually ending up in Europe in 2021. Currently, I am based in Copenhagen and is eager to educate others in economic sanctions and safeguarding against financial crime.

Sanctions topics (EU/UK)

Throughout my career, the commitment to staying updated, doing the right thing, and making a meaningful impact in the fight against financial crime has been his relentless driving force, as every small achievement in this battle represents a major success.

With decades of expertise in investigating, combating, and preventing financial crimes, including successful roles in both governmental and financial institution settings, my primary focus in recent years has been on sanctions-related matters.

FinCrime Tech and Analytics

I have worked in Financial Crime and Intelligence for more than 20 years now, alternating roles between the public and private sectors. Throughout this time, I have the opportunity to work across different areas such as technology, investigations, data analytics.

I'm originally from Spain, and after spending time in the Asia Pacific region, I'm currently based in London. My goal is to raise increased awareness on what financial crime is and how it impacts societies, reaching out to the wider public. I believe the Network for Financial Crime Prevention is an excellent vehicle to fulfill that mission.

Senior Banking and Business Advisor

I understand both the business side and risk side of running an organization which comes with a documented track record of ability to transform organizations through designing, socializing and implementing business strategies, plans and procedures.

I am a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in financial crime compliance, spanning roles across major financial institutions and, more recently, with a leading AI vendor delivering innovative solutions for the financial services sector. As the founder and curator of FinCrime Agent, I share industry-related videos on YouTube and provide updates on LinkedIn and X, fostering a community of professionals passionate about financial crime prevention. In 2025, I launched the FinCrime Career Accelerator, an online course designed to equip individuals with practical skills to excel in this field. My mission is to inspire and empower professionals to combat financial crime and advance their careers in this critical industry.

Trade Intelligence

I am approaching the 20 year mark in a career that ranges from managing mobile, military IT infrastructure to working in customs and trade compliance. In that time, I have gained over a decade of leadership experience, two master’s degrees, professional fluency in Norwegian, and a deep appreciation for the phenomenon of global trade. Working with this network will expand my own and others’ understanding of the intersections between international trade in goods, and the illicit and grey-area activities often connecting trade to financial crime.