Sonal Shah

Sonal Shah is an experienced professional in the field of compliance and anti-money laundering (AML), currently serving as a Manager for Sanctions Compliance and Enterprise AML at BMO Financial Group since September 2013. Shah has held various managerial and specialist roles, including leading the High Risk Team within the AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), focusing on politically exposed persons (PEPs), wealth management, and suspicious transaction reporting (STR). Prior experience includes significant roles at RBC and ICICI Bank Canada, where responsibilities encompassed analytical reviews of transactional alerts, enhanced due diligence for high-risk accounts, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Educational qualifications consist of a CAMS certification, CSC from the Canadian Securities Institute, an MBA in Finance, and an Associate Company Secretary designation.