Christopher Ernst is a seasoned forensic and compliance professional bringing deep experience in forensic accounting and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) transaction monitoring. The scope of his involvement includes work for major banks, mortgage guarantors, insurance companies, regulators, and law firms.
In addition to engagements related to financial institution Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/AML, Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC)/Sanctions and Know Your Custimer (KYC), Chris has served in an independent regulatory monitoring capacity. Mr Ernst was a key contributor to the team working on Fannie Mae’s restatement of earnings pursuant to a regulatory order.
Chris has authored numerous articles in major professional publications dealing with compliance, legal reform and anti-money laundering practices in the financial, banking and mortgage sectors. He holds a Law Degree (J.D.), and an MBA in Finance. He is also a licensed attorney and CPA and a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).