Franchesca Romero

Franchesca Romero is a seasoned professional in compliance and financial crime prevention, currently serving as the FinCrime Product Compliance Manager for Screening Controls at Wise since June 2022. Previously, Franchesca held the position of Assistant Vice President for Financial Crime, Sanctions Advisory at Barclays Investment Bank from July 2018 to June 2022, where knowledge of U.S. law was essential. Franchesca's early career included a graduate rotational program at Barclays, contributing writing roles for NHL coverage at CouchGuySports and PUCKerUP Sports, as well as various internships at prestigious firms such as Goldman Sachs. Franchesca earned a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Rutgers Business School, further enhancing a diverse skill set in compliance and risk management within the financial sector.