Victor R. Cardona Mba, Cfe, Cams

Victor R. Cardona, MBA, CFE, CAMS has an extensive work experience in the banking industry, particularly in the field of anti-money laundering and BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) compliance. Victor R. is currently employed as the Senior Vice President and Head of Anti-Money Laundering at Golden State Bank since November 2019. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Private Sector at El Camino Real HIFCA Coalition in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2021. Victor R. also worked as an Adjunct Professor at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona starting from November 2019. Before joining Golden State Bank, Victor held the position of Senior Vice President and BSA Officer at Mechanics Bank from April 2018 to November 2019. Victor R. also served as the Vice President of BSA Governance and Training at Opus Bank from 2016 to 2018 and as Vice President and BSA Officer at Plaza Bank from 2014 to 2016. Prior to these roles, they worked at City National Bank as an Assistant Vice President and BSA Risk Officer from 2013 to 2014, and as a Senior Compliance Analyst from 2011 to 2013. Victor's early experience in the banking industry includes working as a Bank Secrecy Act Analyst and a Teller at Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach from 2004 to 2011.

Victor R. Cardona, MBA, CFE, CAMS has a Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Economic Crime & Fraud Management from Utica University. Victor R. also holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from California State University-Dominguez Hills. In addition, they have a Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice from Golden West College.

Victor has obtained the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification from ACAMS and the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The specific months and years when they obtained these certifications are not provided.