Monika Karam
About Monika Karam
Monika Karam is an AML Compliance Associate with a diverse background in compliance and education. She has worked for various institutions, including Apple Bank and BlockFi, and holds a Bachelor's degree in English from City University of New York-Brooklyn College.
Current Role at Forge
Monika Karam serves as an AML Compliance Associate at Forge, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and policies. Her work involves monitoring transactions, conducting risk assessments, and implementing compliance strategies to mitigate risks associated with financial crimes.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Before joining Forge, Monika Karam worked at BlockFi as the KYC Team Lead in the Compliance Department from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she oversaw Know Your Customer processes and ensured regulatory compliance. Additionally, she served as a Compliance professional at the National Bank of Egypt from 2016 to 2019, where she worked remotely on various compliance-related tasks.
Banking Experience
Monika Karam has a background in banking, having worked as a Bank Teller at Apple Bank from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure in Brooklyn, New York, she managed customer transactions and provided banking services. This role contributed to her understanding of banking operations and customer service.
Education and Qualifications
Monika Karam has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance her skills. She studied Project Management at Alison, where she achieved a diploma. She also attended the University at Buffalo from 2014 to 2016. Later, she completed her Bachelor's degree in English at the City University of New York-Brooklyn College from 2018 to 2019.
Teaching Experience
In addition to her compliance and banking roles, Monika Karam worked as a Teacher for the NYC Department of Education from 2019 to 2022. This experience allowed her to develop strong communication and organizational skills, which are valuable in her current compliance role.