Josh Ramsey
About Josh Ramsey
Josh Ramsey serves as the Head of Compliance for the Americas at Currencycloud, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in compliance and regulatory services, having held various roles in organizations such as Western Union and Panda Remit.
Work at Currencycloud
Josh Ramsey has served as the Head of Compliance for the Americas at Currencycloud since 2021. Based in Denver, Colorado, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with US and Canadian anti-money laundering (AML) and consumer protection laws. In his role, he also acts as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for The Currency Cloud Inc, a subsidiary of The Currency Cloud Global, VISA. His responsibilities include overseeing compliance and regulatory expansion efforts in Central and South America.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Prior to his current role, Josh Ramsey held several significant positions in compliance. He worked at Western Union as the Director of Regulatory Services & Compliance from 2015 to 2018. He also served as the Director of Global Compliance Field Coordination at Western Union from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he was the Chief Compliance Officer at Panda Remit from 2020 to 2021. His extensive experience in compliance roles has equipped him with a robust understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Josh Ramsey earned his Doctor of Law (JD) from Florida Coastal School of Law, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, which he completed from 1998 to 2004. His educational background in law has provided him with a strong foundation in legal principles and compliance practices, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Legal Career Background
Josh Ramsey's legal career includes various roles prior to his compliance positions. He worked as an Attorney at Colonial Tax Consultants for eight months in 2012. He also served as a Compliance Officer at Machol & Johannes, LLC from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he was a Supervising Attorney and Compliance Officer at Scott Lowery Law Office from 2010 to 2012. His early experiences in law have shaped his approach to compliance and regulatory matters.