Celia Sanchez
About Celia Sanchez
Celia Sanchez is the BSA FIU Manager at Synovus, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in banking and compliance, with previous roles at City National Bank of Florida, Banco do Brasil, and Broward Bank of Commerce.
Work at Synovus
Celia Sanchez currently serves as the BSA FIU Manager at Synovus, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) operations. Prior to this position, she worked as a Senior BSA AML OFAC Investigations specialist at Synovus from 2019 to 2021. Her experience at Synovus reflects her expertise in compliance and regulatory matters within the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Celia Sanchez has a diverse educational background. She studied at Hialeah High School, where she earned her High School Diploma (GED) between 1996 and 1998. She further pursued studies in Graphic Design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Additionally, she attended Miami Dade College, where she studied Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, achieving an Associate of Science (AS) degree from 1999 to 2006. This educational foundation supports her professional roles in banking and compliance.
Background in Banking Compliance
Celia Sanchez has extensive experience in banking compliance, having worked in various roles across multiple institutions. She began her career as a Legal Clerk at City National Bank of Florida from 2003 to 2005. She then transitioned to the role of BSA Analyst II at the same bank, serving from 2005 to 2012. Afterward, she worked as an AVP BSA AML OFAC Supervisor at Banco do Brasil from 2014 to 2019, and as an AVP BSA/AML OFAC Officer at Broward Bank of Commerce from 2012 to 2014. Her career reflects a strong focus on BSA and AML compliance.
Professional Experience Timeline
Celia Sanchez has built a robust career in the financial industry over the years. Her professional timeline includes working at City National Bank of Florida as a Legal Clerk from 2003 to 2005, followed by a position as BSA Analyst II from 2005 to 2012. She then held roles at Broward Bank of Commerce and Banco do Brasil before joining Synovus. Her experience spans over a decade in various compliance-related positions, showcasing her commitment to the field.