Kelly K. is an accomplished professional in financial crimes compliance with extensive experience across multiple prestigious organizations. Currently serving as Deputy AML Officer at Plaid since June 2024, Kelly previously held the position of Deputy MLRO and Senior Manager of Financial Crimes Compliance at Zip Co, where responsibilities included spearheading financial crimes compliance initiatives and managing a dedicated team. Earlier roles include Senior Consultant at EY, where Kelly established governance processes for a multinational bank's trade finance operations, and various positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co., contributing to innovative compliance strategies and leading significant AML investigations. Kelly's foundational experiences include internships in international supply chain management, social media marketing, and international relations. Educational achievements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Global Studies from Arizona State University and a Master’s Degree in International Trade and Economic Diplomacy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.