Patrick Alexander
About Patrick Alexander
Patrick Alexander serves as the Vice President and IT Risk & Controls Lead at City National Bank, specializing in Bank Secrecy Act compliance and Anti-Money Laundering processes. He has a background in Economics and Political Science from the University of South Carolina and has held various roles in financial risk and regulatory consulting.
Work at City National Bank
Patrick Alexander serves as the Vice President - IT Risk & Controls Lead at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, he focuses on managing IT risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, particularly in relation to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Previous Experience at MUFG Union Bank
Prior to his current role, Patrick worked at MUFG Union Bank, N.A. as an Assistant Vice President in Issues & Findings Management from 2021 to 2023. His responsibilities included overseeing compliance issues and managing findings related to regulatory requirements in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Experience at PwC
Patrick has four years of experience at PwC, where he worked as a Financial Risk & Regulatory Consultant from 2017 to 2021 in Columbia, South Carolina. His role involved advising clients on compliance and regulatory matters, including transaction monitoring and sanction screenings.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Alexander earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of South Carolina-Columbia, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in compliance, particularly in Anti-Money Laundering processes and Know Your Customer audits.
Compliance and Regulatory Skills
Patrick specializes in Bank Secrecy Act compliance, with a strong focus on implementing Anti-Money Laundering processes. He is experienced in drafting Suspicious Activity Reports and conducting periodic Enhanced Due Diligence customer reviews, which are critical components of financial compliance.