John Connery

John Connery is an experienced financial crime risk management professional with a robust career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and BSA Officer at Busey since October 2022, John oversees the Financial Crimes Risk Management program, focusing on fraud prevention and compliance with relevant regulations. Previous roles include Vice President and Senior Financial Crimes Director at Fifth Third Bank, and Senior Vice President at MB Financial Bank, where John directed Financial Crimes Risk Management. Additional significant positions held include Managing Director at The PrivateBank, Senior Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation and Bank of America, and various compliance roles within ABN AMRO Bank and its affiliated entities. John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Loyola University Chicago.