Jacqueline Shire
About Jacqueline Shire
Jacqueline Shire serves as the Head of Anti-Money Laundering and Trading Compliance at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, specializing in financial crime compliance and counter-terrorism finance.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Jacqueline Shire serves as the Head of Anti-Money Laundering and Trading Compliance at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the bank's efforts in combating financial crimes. Her role involves overseeing compliance measures related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Financial Compliance
Prior to her current role, Jacqueline Shire worked at the United Nations from 2018 to 2022, focusing on Counter-Terrorism Finance within the UN Security Council. She also held the position of Director at the Global Financial Crimes Intelligence Division at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she served as Head of OFAC Sanctions Compliance at Scotiabank for one year in 2017-2018.
Educational Background
Jacqueline Shire studied at Columbia University, where she earned a Master's degree in Middle Eastern Studies and Security Policy from the School of International and Public Affairs. She also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the same institution. Earlier in her education, she attended Tabor Academy.
Experience in Investigative Journalism
Jacqueline Shire began her career in journalism, working at ABC News in the Investigative Unit from 2003 to 2007. During her four years there, she gained experience in investigative reporting, which contributed to her analytical skills in her later roles in financial compliance and anti-money laundering.
Expertise in Financial Crime Compliance
Jacqueline Shire specializes in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance. She possesses a strong background in financial crime compliance and has expertise in sanctions regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including OFAC, EU, UN, and Canada. Her extensive experience in this field supports her current responsibilities at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.