Shiraz Inbar, Adv., Cams
About Shiraz Inbar, Adv., Cams
Shiraz Inbar is a Manager at KPMG Israel, specializing in compliance for fintech companies. With over six years of experience in the financial services industry, he focuses on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
Current Role at KPMG Israel
Shiraz Inbar currently serves as a Manager at KPMG Israel, a position held since 2021. In this role, Inbar focuses on regulatory compliance and risk management, particularly within the financial services sector. Responsibilities include advising clients on compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing regulations. Inbar also leads AML and compliance training sessions for senior management and board members, ensuring that organizations adhere to legal standards and best practices.
Previous Experience at KPMG Israel
Prior to the current managerial role, Shiraz Inbar worked at KPMG Israel as a Senior Consultant from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, Inbar contributed to various compliance projects, enhancing the firm's capabilities in addressing regulatory challenges faced by clients in the financial sector. This experience laid the foundation for the current focus on compliance and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Shiraz Inbar holds two Bachelor’s degrees: a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.A.) in Accounting and Business Administration from Ono Academic College, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the same institution. Inbar furthered legal education at Yale Law School and Fordham University School of Law, completing specialized seminars in Recent Developments in Law. Inbar is also a certified attorney in Israel and holds a certification as an anti-money laundering specialist (CAMS).
Professional Background in Financial Services
With over six years of experience in the financial services industry, Shiraz Inbar has developed expertise in regulatory compliance risks. Inbar's career includes roles at Matrix IFS as a Senior Consultant and at the Israel Securities Authority in the Investment Department. Additionally, Inbar worked at Deloitte in Enterprise Risk Services, focusing on the financial services industry. This diverse background supports a comprehensive understanding of compliance challenges in various financial contexts.
Focus on Fintech and Compliance
Shiraz Inbar has a keen interest in the compliance challenges and opportunities presented by fintech and cryptocurrency. This focus informs Inbar's work in advising fintech companies on compliance with AML and counter-terrorism financing regulations. Inbar designs and implements compliance policies and internal controls, conducts risk assessments, and performs gap analyses for banks and investment funds, contributing to the advancement of regulatory frameworks in emerging financial technologies.