Jonas Emilsson

Jonas Emilsson has extensive experience in the financial industry, particularly in the areas of anti-money laundering (AML), bank secrecy act (BSA), and fraud risk operations. Jonas has held various leadership roles in different companies, including First Internet Bank, InterCambio Express, Inc., Synovus, EverBank (now TIAA Bank), US Century Bank, and Sunamerican Bank. Throughout their career, Jonas has been responsible for overseeing AML, BSA, fraud, OFAC/sanctions compliance operations, managing compliance programs, and leading teams of compliance professionals. Jonas has demonstrated expertise in ensuring compliance with various regulations and operational policies, implementing comprehensive financial crime management platforms, and strengthening customer due diligence practices. Jonas' experience spans across different areas of compliance, including risk analysis, transaction monitoring, investigations, and reporting.

Jonas Emilsson attended Florida International University from 2004 to 2012, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Jonas achieved an A in all of their Economics courses. Prior to their time at FIU, they studied Economics at Södertörn University from 1998 to 2001, but did not obtain a degree. Additionally, Jonas Emilsson passed Level II of the CFA Program through the CFA Institute.

In terms of certifications, Jonas Emilsson obtained the Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade - A Practical Guide for Law Enforcement certification from ACAMS in December 2021. Jonas also completed the Fighting Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Part 2: US Sex & Exploitation Cases certification in October 2021 and the Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Part 1 certification in September 2021, both from ACAMS.

Furthermore, they hold the MTCC [Money Transmitter Compliance Certification] from IMTC Conferences, obtained in November 2018. Jonas Emilsson is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), earning this certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in November 2015.

Additionally, they have obtained the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification from ACAMS in November 2013. Prior to that, Jonas Emilsson earned the AML/CA [Anti Money Laundering Certified Associate] certification from FIBA - FIU in March 2009.