FinCrime Spotlight 1.7 - John Wiethorn - AML/BSA Officer - TransferWise

Why is it essential for compliance to be a core feature for all new products? How can FinCrime professionals utilise the art of storytelling? Adapting to new systems, teams and cultures; what does it mean to be a consultant? Gemma Rogers, Co-Founder, FINTRAIL sits down with John to explore his personal and professional journey.

John is the AML/BSA Officer at TransferWise, as well as the company’s Financial Crime Oversight Lead for North America. He joined TransferWise in 2019 from Navigant Consulting, where he was a Senior Consultant. Prior to Navigant, he held multiple roles in financial crime compliance at American Express. John is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and admitted to practice law in two states.