Monique Maranto

Prior to joining Ankura, Monique was responsible for business development, client engagement, and managing critical projects, including internal audits, regulatory remediation, and compliance gap assessments. Additionally, she provided training to both internal teams and clients, helping them navigate complex regulatory environments.

Previously, Monique served as a senior manager for regulatory compliance at a digital bank, where she led efforts to address regulatory challenges, particularly those related to BSA/AML regulations. She worked on regulatory exams, operational improvements, and compliance gap analyses to enhance the bank’s regulatory standing.

In a prior role, Monique managed a global financial crimes risk assessment program for a major financial services firm. She oversaw compliance across AML, sanctions, anti-tax evasion, and anti-corruption programs, tailoring risk assessments to meet regulatory requirements in different jurisdictions. Her work helped senior management refine compliance programs and better manage operational risks.

Earlier in her career, Monique was a director in an advisory role focused on financial crime compliance. She partnered with a variety of financial institutions to develop AML and sanctions compliance solutions, building long-term relationships with clients. Her projects included KYC remediations, transaction monitoring validations, regulatory exam preparations, and system optimizations. Her efforts contributed to substantial revenue growth and client retention.

Monique also spent over 17 years at a leading financial institution, where she advanced to the role of Senior Vice President. She played a key role in shaping the bank’s AML policies, particularly in response to legislative changes like the USA Patriot Act. She led compliance reviews, managed policy development, and was responsible for overseeing a broad range of regulatory compliance initiatives.

Throughout her career, Monique has been recognized for her expertise in regulatory compliance and financial crimes prevention, bringing strategic insight and strong leadership to each role.