Felipe Cruz,
About Felipe Cruz,
Felipe Cruz is a Customer Risk Specialist III at Synovus, where he has worked since 2021 in Weston, Florida. He has extensive experience in compliance and due diligence, having held various positions in the financial sector, including roles at Wilmington Trust, Banesco Banco Universal, and JPMorgan Chase.
Work at Synovus
Felipe Cruz has been employed at Synovus Bank as a Customer Risk Specialist III since 2021. In this role, he conducts enhanced due diligence reviews on customers who may present higher-tier risks to the bank. His responsibilities include assessing customer profiles and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Cruz's work is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the bank's operations and mitigating potential risks associated with customer transactions.
Education and Expertise
Felipe Cruz holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from the University of Puerto Rico. He furthered his education by obtaining a Juris Doctor (JD) from Inter American University School of Law. Additionally, he earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law and Legal Studies from New York University School of Law. This educational background equips him with a strong foundation in finance and law, relevant to his current role in risk management.
Background
Cruz has a diverse professional background in compliance and risk management. Prior to his current position at Synovus, he worked at various financial institutions, including Wilmington Trust, Banesco Banco Universal, JPMorgan Chase, and Western Union. His experience spans roles such as BSA/AML Contractor and Compliance Project Analyst, providing him with extensive knowledge in anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Synovus, Felipe Cruz held several positions in the compliance sector. He worked as a BSA Investigator at Banesco Banco Universal from 2014 to 2020, and as a BSA/AML Supervisory Contractor at JPMorgan Chase for five months in 2013. He also gained experience as a BSA/AML Contractor at the US Securities and Exchange Commission and as a Consultant at FTI Consulting. These roles contributed to his expertise in conducting due diligence and risk assessments.