Kevin Carr
About Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr serves as the Vice President of Financial Crimes Compliance and Intelligence at Unit, where he leads the development of the financial crimes risk management product portfolio. With a background in both fintech and policymaking, he has held various senior positions, including roles at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and as the founder of Finiden.
Current Role at Unit
Kevin Carr serves as the Vice President of Financial Crimes Compliance and Intelligence at Unit, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the development of the financial crimes risk management product portfolio. He also serves as the BSA Officer, overseeing compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act. His work is conducted remotely, allowing him to manage compliance initiatives effectively across various platforms.
Professional Background
Kevin Carr has a diverse professional background, having held various roles in both the public and private sectors. He worked at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in multiple capacities, including Financial Intelligence and Financial Sanctions Advisor, and Attaché for Mexico and Central America. His experience also includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Laureate International Universities, where he focused on corporate development and mergers & acquisitions.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his corporate roles, Kevin Carr is the founder of Finiden, a regtech company established in 2017. Finiden focuses on building secure information-sharing solutions for anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, and Know Your Customer (KYC) use cases. His entrepreneurial efforts reflect his commitment to leveraging technology to enhance financial crime detection and mitigation.
Educational Qualifications
Kevin Carr holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions. He studied at Harvard University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with an AB in Government. He also earned an MBA with Honors in Multinational Management from The Wharton School. Additionally, he obtained an MA with Honors in Economics & International Relations from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Expertise in Financial Crimes Compliance
Kevin Carr has extensive expertise in financial crimes compliance, developed through years of experience in both regulatory and operational roles. He has focused on driving innovation in financial intelligence data and analysis, particularly in the context of BSA/AML and sanctions policy. His background as a fintech founder and policymaker positions him uniquely to address the complexities of financial crimes in the modern landscape.