Neela Kiely
About Neela Kiely
Neela Kiely is the Head of Legal and Compliance at Cleo in Greater Boston, with extensive experience in financial services compliance and regulatory matters.
Current Role at Cleo
Neela Kiely currently serves as the Head Of Legal And Compliance at Cleo, a position she has held since December 2020. Based in Greater Boston, she is responsible for overseeing legal and compliance functions within the company. Her work involves ensuring that Cleo adheres to relevant regulations and legal requirements, thereby safeguarding the company from potential legal and compliance risks.
Previous Experience at Salary Finance
From 2018 to 2020, Neela Kiely worked as a Senior Compliance Manager at Salary Finance in Boston. During her two-year tenure, she was responsible for managing compliance programs and ensuring the organization met all regulatory requirements. This role further solidified her expertise in financial services compliance.
Role at Altisource
Neela Kiely briefly worked at Altisource in 2017 as a Technology and Cyber Security- Compliance Manager in the Greater Boston Area. Although her tenure was short, she focused on managing compliance matters related to technology and cybersecurity.
Santander Bank Experience
Between 2014 and 2017, Neela Kiely was a Compliance Officer in Regulatory and Corporate Compliance, Internal Controls at Santander Bank, N.A., based in the Greater Boston Area. Over the course of three years, she worked on various internal controls and regulatory compliance projects.
Education and Certifications
Neela Kiely holds an LL.M. in Banking and Financial Law from Boston University, which she attained in 2012. Prior to that, she earned a JD in Health Law from Widener University Schools of Law in 2010 and a B.A. in Psychology with a focus on Cognitive Sciences/Neuropsychology from Boston University in 2005. Additionally, she is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), reflecting her specialized knowledge in combating financial crimes.