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Members and nonmembers are invited to register for all of our upcoming webinars.
September 1, 2026 | 1:30 pm
September 2026 BSA Monthly Update & The Future of Financial Crime Compliance: How AI Is Changing BSA Programs, Skills, and Staffing
$225.00
September 2026 BSA Monthly Update
Our BSA Monthly Update (Formerly Known as Veterans’ Venue) include the latest updates from FinCEN, FDIC, OCC and other agencies. We also cover the latest news on Bitcoin, Operation Chokepoint, OFAC Sanctions, marijuana, and a host of other topics from the previous month.
The Future of Financial Crime Compliance: How AI Is Changing BSA Programs, Skills, and Staffing
Artificial intelligence is transforming financial crime compliance—but perhaps not in the way most institutions expect. While AI is increasingly automating alert reviews, investigations, and documentation, financial crime itself is becoming more sophisticated through AI-enabled fraud, digital assets, real-time payments, and increasingly complex criminal networks. The result is a fundamental shift in the work performed by BSA and compliance professionals.
This session introduces The Expertise Paradox™: as AI automates routine investigative work, specialized human expertise becomes more valuable—not less. Attendees will learn where AI is delivering measurable value today, which skills will become increasingly important, and how institutions can combine AI-enabled operations with specialized expertise to improve effectiveness without dramatically expanding headcount. Participants will leave with a practical framework and actionable ideas for preparing themselves and their institutions for the next generation of financial crime threats
Presented by:
Jennifer Cliber-Smith, CRCM, Compliance Anchor Director
Mike Jones, Partner, Financial Crime and Compliance Services, SRA Consulting
Who Should Attend:
BSA Officers and Staff, Compliance Officers and Staff, Operations Staff, Training Staff, Risk Management Officers and Staff, Operations Officers and Executives, Audit Staff, Third Party Due Diligence Staff
Mike Jones helps financial institutions and fintechs strengthen compliance, reduce regulatory risk, and prevent financial crimes while enabling growth and innovation. With more than 25 years of experience in US banking laws and regulations, he advises executives, boards, and investors on anti-money laundering, sanctions, fraud, consumer protection, fair lending, and safety and soundness.
As the leader of SRA’s Financial Crime and Compliance practice, Mike provides scalable solutions that help clients prepare for regulatory exams, respond to enforcement matters, and align compliance programs with supervisory expectations, whether in traditional banking, fintech, or Banking-as-a-Service models. He frequently serves as interim Chief Compliance Officer, leads investigations, and conducts merger and acquisition due diligence to ensure institutions are exam-ready and strategically positioned for growth.
Previously, Mike served as Chief Compliance Officer at a venture-backed fintech lender and as a management consultant with Deloitte. He has advised leading institutions including Capital One, Wells Fargo, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, and directed M&A strategy for a top 10 US bank.
Mike earned a BS from West Point and an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and holds both the CRCM and CAMS certifications.
SRA Consulting
SRA Consulting partners with financial institutions to build, operate, and transform BSA, financial crime prevention, and compliance programs. Our professionals combine deep regulatory expertise, practical operating experience, and advanced technologies to help clients strengthen resilience, improve efficiency, and enable sustainable growth.
