Yesenia Armijo Mendez

Yesenia Armijo Mendez has over 15 years of experience in compliance and regulatory roles. In 2022, they began their role as Head of Compliance at Array, where they are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the Compliance Management Program, advising on regulatory risks, and establishing the Compliance Oversight Governance Framework. From 2017 to 2022, they were the Director of Compliance Advisory at Experian, where they served as a Subject Matter Expert in applicable marketing, privacy and consumer laws and regulations and Compliance Risk Management framework. From 2015 to 2017, they were the Director of BSA/AML Compliance at Santander Consumer USA Inc. From 2012 to 2015, they were the FIU Manager at MoneyGram International and from 2007 to 2012 they were the AVP BSA Compliance at BBVA Bancomer. From 2006 to 2007, they were the Regulatory Policy Specialist at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and from 2005 to 2006, they were the Program Specialist at the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, where they conducted research, analyzed findings, and formulated related policy briefing material.

Yesenia Armijo Mendez obtained their MA in International Affairs from American University and their BA in International Affairs from Southern Methodist University. In addition, they hold certifications from the American Bankers Association (CRCM, obtained in September 2012) and ACAMS (CAMS, obtained in November 2008).