Ross Johnson

Ross Johnson has extensive work experience in the field of financial investigation, compliance, and analysis. Ross currently works at First Republic Bank as an EDD Investigator, where they conduct investigative and intelligence research on individuals and entities related to current or prospective customers. Ross is responsible for analyzing collected information, drafting assessment summaries, and supporting judgments and recommendations. In addition, Ross has experience as a Chief Financial Officer at 3STEPS4WARD | A Marketing Company. Prior to that, they worked at Coinbase as an Investigations Analyst. Ross also spent a significant part of their career at Bank of America, where they held roles such as Global Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist, Senior Investigator, and Investigator. Their responsibilities included performing account research, analysis, and investigations into potential financial crimes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and filing Suspicious Activity Reports. Ross started their career as a Financial Intelligence Unit Intern at Key Bank, where they analyzed flagged account activity and filed SARs when necessary.

Ross Johnson obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Accounting and Finance from Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration, from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, they earned a degree in Intelligence Studies with a focus on Accounting from Mercyhurst University, from 2001 to 2006. In 2015, they also obtained a certification as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.