RiskRator
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300 71st Street,
Suite 448
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(888) 223-6156
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At RiskRator our sole focus is providing entity-wide AML/CFT & Sanctions risk assessments for the financial services industry. We aim to provide nothing less than the industry’s best solution by utilizing the most robust process, incorporating regulatory changes as they occur and evolving RiskRator to meet the needs of our clients as they embrace new technologies and new ways of doing business.
RiskRator was developed by regulatory compliance and technology experts with decades of experience across industry sectors (banking, credit unions, insurance, MSBs, broker/dealers) and domestic and international markets.
At RiskRator our sole focus is providing entity-wide AML/CFT & Sanctions risk assessments for the financial services industry. We aim to provide nothing less than the industry’s best solution by utilizing the most robust process, incorporating regulatory changes as they occur and evolving RiskRator to meet the needs of our clients as they embrace new technologies and new ways of doing business.
RiskRator was developed by regulatory compliance and technology experts with decades of experience across industry sectors (banking, credit unions, insurance, MSBs, broker/dealers) and domestic and international markets.
Team
RiskRator’s is comprised of seasoned industry leaders with Banking, Compliance, Technology, and Data Integration Experience. We love challenges and helping our clients succeed. Meet the people on our team and our board.
Celeste De Armas
CEO & Co-Founder
About Celeste
Celeste, a former F100 Executive and co-founder of RiskRator has used her experience leading large multinationals and early-stage companies to drive the company since its inception. Prior to co-founding RiskRator, Celeste was President of CSMB International, a leading regulatory compliance firm advising financial institutions across the U.S. and Latin America. Prior to CSMB, Celeste launched and sold a start-up in the food sector, was CEO of a digital marketing agency and was President of the Chilled Foods Division of Nestle USA. She holds the prestigious Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) designation from FIU/FIBA and is a Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist Certification (CCRS).
Cody Smith
VP Product
About Cody
Cody brings over 18 years of banking experience to RiskRator. He is responsible for providing operational and technical leadership to all Regulatory Compliance matters at RiskRator. Cody has held senior roles at Wells Fargo, Caja de Ahorros and SunTrust Bank. In these roles he has been responsible for the development and implementation of effective BSA/AML/OFAC, fraud prevention and consumer compliance programs and he has trained teams to identify and mitigate associated risks. Cody is CPAML certified and is an Executive Consultant for CSMB International, a Risk Management and Banking Consultancy firm, specializing in Anti Money Laundering Compliance.
Kiran Yerra
CTO
About Kiran
Kiran has over 20 years of experience as an Information Technology professional and has repeatedly built high performing teams and industry leading systems. Kiran has been integral to the development of RiskRator since its inception and has been leading, designing, and implementing technology projects as a Sr Director at Alacriti, a fintech company specializing in payments and the joint venture partner of RiskRator.
He has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and a Masters degree from the University of Cincinnati. Kiran is committed to life-long learning, team engagement, and creating quality software.
Robert Clesi
Chief Revenue Officer
About Robert
Robert is an enterprise sales and operations leader with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He has worked with several startups and turnaround firms, helping them to grow and scale their businesses. He has a proven track record of success in building high-performance teams, driving innovation, and delivering results. His expertise includes financial, AML/CFT and supply chain SaaS Software. He is passionate about helping companies leverage technology to drive growth and innovation. Robert has his degree in Marketing and International Business from Georgia State University.
Jose Lamas
SVP Business Development
About Jose
Since joining RiskRator Jose has been instrumental to RiskRator’ s sales strategy and customer success. Jose has over 13 years of experience in the Financial Services and Investment Banking industry. Jose has developed a keen understanding of the RiskRator product and how it can solve customer needs. He previously held sales and management positions in Vector Global WMG and EFG Capital International Corp. Jose is passionate about leadership, technology, and guiding others through professional development and success. Jose holds a Series 7 Securities License and is a Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist (CCRS). He attended Villanova University where he majored in Economics.
Diana Bernal
Project & Customer Success Manager
About Diana
Diana brings over 15 years of finance, project management & customer service experience to RiskRator. She is responsible for providing project management, and customer support for RiskRator. Diana has held roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Takeda Pharmaceutical, and Bank of America.
In these roles, she has been responsible for managing services and product migration projects (Domestic and International), implementing internal controls, establishing metrics, and coaching teams on customer service improvement.
Kishore Bandaru
VP Engineering
About Kishore
Kishore brings over 18+ years of experience in financial services technology with strong expertise in payments- specifically on-line bill payment services for global financial institutions. Kishore holds a Technical Project Manager role and his Prime responsibilities include overseeing development, delegate day-to-day tasks, tracking status and implementing comprehensive project plans that align with company goals and coordinate various activities and tasks, from initial development through implementation and ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget and timeline. He collaborates with business analysts and product managers in the analysis of business, technical and integration requirements.
Kishore has played a vital role in the growth and expansion of Alacriti, a leading financial technology company dedicated to helping clients accelerate their digital payments transformation. Kishore attended Andhra University in India, graduating with a Masters Degree (M.Sc) in Computer Science.
RiskRator Board
Ana Maria de Alba
CEO
CSMB International Inc.
About Ana Maria
Ana Maria is a risk management and banking consultant with over 30 years’ experience providing Compliance, Risk Management, Forensic Investigations and Litigation support to the domestic and international financial services community. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and is regarded as a leading expert in the field. Ana Maria held senior roles at SunTrust, Banco Atlántico, International Finance Bank, and BICSA. Ana Maria is Co-Founder of RiskRator and guides the platform’s methodology, design and requirements to meet regulatory guidelines. She is the lead academic advisor and instructor at Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), teaching the AMLCA and CPAML certification course and she is certified by the CFATF as an expert in Mutual Evaluations Methodology.
Manish Gurukula
CEO
Alacriti Inc.
About Manish
Manish is Co-Founder of RiskRator and Founder and CEO of Alacriti, a leading financial technology company with a comprehensive money movement and payments services platform, dedicated to helping clients accelerate their digital transformation. He built the company from the ground up to an organization that services the needs of global banks, community banks, and credit unions. Mr. Gurukula has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, and he attended the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai, India.
Jairo Namur
CEO
Intelligence 4 Action LLC.
About Jairo
Jairo is a banking executive with over 30 years of experience, having held senior roles at SWIFT, HSBC Bank USA, and The Bank of New York. His industry expertise includes domestic and international cash management, correspondent banking, regulatory compliance, global custody, and payment/securities systems development. He is Co-Founder of RiskRator, and he is also founder and CEO of Intelligence for Action LLC, a Florida based financial services consulting firm. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Financial and International Business Association and chairs its Innovation Committee. In addition, he is also a member of the BSAAG Innovation and Technology Sub-committee.
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