Brittany Aylia Whitaker, Cci
About Brittany Aylia Whitaker, Cci
Brittany Aylia Whitaker is an Associate Manager specializing in Cryptocurrency and Sanctions Compliance at Arete, where she has worked since 2023. With a background in risk analysis and a strong educational foundation in data science and biology, she focuses on regulatory risk in digital asset management.
Work at Arete
Brittany Aylia Whitaker currently holds the position of Associate Manager, Cryptocurrency & Sanctions Compliance at Arete. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing her expertise in regulatory risk and compliance in digital asset management. Prior to this position, she served as a Senior Analyst in the same department from 2021 to 2023, where she focused on enhancing compliance measures and managing risks associated with cryptocurrency and sanctions.
Education and Expertise
Brittany Aylia Whitaker has a strong educational background in both science and data analysis. She studied Data Science and Visualization at UC San Diego. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology & Biochemistry with a Minor in Psychology from Texas State University, and an Associate of Science in Biology/Biological Sciences from Texas Tech University. Her expertise lies in threat intelligence within the cybersecurity and cryptocurrency sectors, where she combines her knowledge of science, technology, and risk management.
Background in Compliance and Risk Analysis
Brittany Aylia Whitaker has extensive experience in compliance and risk analysis within the cryptocurrency and digital asset sectors. Before her tenure at Arete, she worked as a Risk Analyst for Blockchain Intelligence Group from 2016 to 2021, focusing on DeFi compliance. She also served as a Senior Legal Analyst at Pandio from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to business intelligence efforts. Her career reflects a commitment to addressing challenges in rapidly evolving industries.
Professional Experience in Cryptocurrency
Brittany Aylia Whitaker's professional journey in the cryptocurrency field began at Blockchain Intelligence Group, where she worked for five years as a Risk Analyst specializing in digital asset compliance. Her role involved assessing risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent positions at Arete, where she has continued to focus on cryptocurrency and sanctions compliance.