Soumya John is a seasoned professional in the field of sanctions compliance, currently serving as Managing Director and US Head of Sanctions Compliance at Mizuho since September 2013. Prior experience includes positions as Executive Director, Director, and Vice President at Mizuho, and a role as Regional Sanctions QA for the Americas at Deutsche Bank from November 2011 to September 2013. Soumya John also held the position of Manager in Internal Audit focusing on AML and Financial Sanctions Risk at Barclays Investment Bank and worked as a Senior Associate in Forensic Advisory Services at KPMG. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from NYU Stern School of Business.