Thomas Chiusano has over 20 years of experience in compliance roles, specializing in ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. He has led teams of up to 30 analysts and overseen the implementation of automation and technology to streamline compliance operations and reduce costs. Chiusano has worked at several large financial institutions, managing tasks like sanctions screening, account monitoring, and training personnel.
1. THOMAS A. CHIUSANO 714 Wyckoff Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 783-0247 home • (516) 859-1407 cell • tomjo1983@aol.com
COMPLIANCE OFFICER
20+ years of experience directing and streamlining compliance operations
Hands-on manager building effective business units; proven record of boosting productivity, lowering costs, and reducing risk.
Collaborates with diverse teams and senior management personnel to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines. Leads custom
technology implementations and training initiatives to meet business needs.
Resource Management Analysis/Reporting Tools Cross-functional Training Team Management
Process Improvement Technology Solutions Troubleshooting Coaching/Development
• Performed and enhanced sanctions screening through Bridger Insight XG system, including testing of all new files and
upgrades to the system.
• Bolstered efficiency of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and OFAC screenings; developed scanning criteria to
investigate potential matches, cutting request turnaround time in half.
• Expanded functionalities of India-based compliance team to increase efficiencies of domestic operations; initiated training
on risk score reconciliation, PEP reconciliation, and ad-hoc requests.
• Orchestrated implementation of automated program to enhance accounts monitoring, meeting with technical teams to
develop requirements and conduct testing as well as securing FRBA approval.
• Overhauled USA PATRIOT Certification methods; spearheaded design of in-house database to track, record, and monitor
certifications from foreign banks, decreasing manpower from 10 hours to 2 hours daily.
• Led automation project to streamline inter-departmental proof sheets for customer accounting department, raising
efficiency 25%. Trained all personnel in opening new accounts and legal documentation.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
JPMORGAN CHASE & COMPANY
Assistant Vice President – Compliance Officer 2014-Present
Manage a team of 30 Compliance analysts in Client List Screening to ensure the firm is not transacting with clients who are
designated as off-limits, whether restricted by the U.S. government or by governments in countries where the firm does business.
Perform client screening for Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and Negative
Media.
MARSH USA, INC.
Assistant Vice President - Compliance/Advisory Specialist 2009-2013
Conduct sanction screening of Marsh Offices world-wide to identify and eliminate risk and violation potentials. Research client
data from internal/external databases to provide decision recommendations.
Participated in rolling out global sanctions policy for parent company and subsidiaries, developing screening process for clients,
leads, vendors, and banking transactions; interfaced with offices worldwide on development plans, providing key compliance
contact.
Managed Marine Cargo Certificate referrals for potential OFAC violations for the U.S. and Canada.
FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY INTERNATIONAL
Assistant Vice President - BSA/AML & OFAC Compliance Officer 2007-2009
Directed monitoring of transactions for suspicious activity; analyzed and resolved FTCI/FTB&T screenings of potential matches
and maintained logs of outstanding/identified items. Managed know-your-client (KYC) document approvals. Prepared for
regulatory audits. Enhanced compliance/security technologies. Trained India-based team.
ABN AMRO INCORPORATED | DRESDNER KLEINWORT WASSERSTEIN
Assistant Vice President 2005-2007
Oversaw regulatory advisory function, analyzing daily security operations. Reported possession and control findings to senior
management, prepared reserve calculations, and ensured ALD implementation for securities borrowed/loaned transactions.
Maintained OFAC standards; monitored subpoena/legal compliance requests. Managed client verification and new accounts
teams.
BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO.
Assistant Vice President – Compliance Officer, 2000-2005 1993-2005
Collaborated with chief compliance officer in implementing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and KYC functions; trained personnel
on program usage. Approved KYC documentation. Led implementation of automation tool to enhance account monitoring.
Managed a central USA PATRIOT Act Shell Bank Certifications repository via in-house database. Analyzed accounts to ensure
adherence to OFAC regulations; assessed high-risk accounts. Developed team of 16 customer accounting specialists.
Reconciliation & Analysis Supervisor, 1993-2000
Supervised team of specialists reconciling 1,200+ domestic and foreign mutual funds. Streamlined processes to produce trend
and tracking statistics as well as control exposure. Directed reconciliations of 175 domestic and foreign accounts using
Microbank’s SOAR system. Tracked market trends and reported to senior management. Established new operating procedures
to reduce exceptions and exposure. Interviewed, hired, trained teams.
Prior: Customer Accounting Assistant Department Head and General Accounting Department Supervisor.