Alex Tatsis
About Alex Tatsis
Alex Tatsis is a Financial Crime Team Leader at Chase, with a background in financial crime compliance and anti-money laundering. He has held various roles in prominent financial institutions and has extensive experience in regulatory compliance and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
Work at Chase
Alex Tatsis has been employed at Chase as a Financial Crime Team Leader since 2021. In this role, he oversees the financial crime compliance efforts within the organization. His position involves leading a team focused on identifying and mitigating financial crime risks. Tatsis's experience in this area has been instrumental in enhancing the effectiveness of Chase's compliance strategies.
Previous Experience in Financial Crime Compliance
Before joining Chase, Tatsis held several positions related to financial crime compliance. He worked at HSBC as an AML Investigations Manager from 2016 to 2018, where he managed investigations related to anti-money laundering. He also served as a High Risk Analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland for four months in 2016 and as an AML Quality Assurance specialist at HSBC for two months in 2018. His roles have provided him with a strong foundation in financial crime risk management.
Education and Expertise
Tatsis holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Piraeus, which he completed from 2006 to 2012. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Finance and Management from Heriot-Watt University in 2014. Additionally, he achieved an Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance from the International Compliance Association in 2019. His educational background supports his expertise in financial compliance and management.
Background in Various Roles
Tatsis has a diverse professional background that includes roles in different sectors. He worked at J.P. Morgan as a Quality Control Associate and Client Onboarding Analyst from 2020 to 2021 and 2018 to 2020, respectively. His earlier experience includes positions at Titan Cement Company SA, PPC S.A., and the Hellenic Air Force, where he developed skills in administration and communication. This varied experience contributes to his comprehensive understanding of financial operations.
Key Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Tatsis has been involved in significant projects related to financial crime compliance. He worked closely with the Global Financial Crime Compliance and law enforcement agencies on high-profile initiatives, including HSBC's Deferred Prosecution Agreement. He also played a pivotal role in establishing a new financial crime team in Poland, serving as the primary contact and mentor for new team members, demonstrating his leadership capabilities.