Diana Bonci

Associate Director

Diana Bonci is an associate director within Guidepost’s Compliance practice, with experience in compliance, investigations, monitoring, and risk analysis. She has conducted complex reviews involving anti-money laundering and Know Your Customer requirements, led investigative research, performed I-9 audits, and supported independent monitorships of global financial institutions. Her work included assessing regulatory compliance, conducting interviews of executives and staff, documenting findings, and contributing to detailed written reports in high-stakes, cross-border matters.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Bonci analyzed potential suspicious activity, evaluated financial alerts, and prepared comprehensive investigative documentation, including Suspicious Activity Reports. She conducted enhanced due diligence reviews, performed background research using public and proprietary databases, assessed client risk, and documented investigative findings with clear rationale. Her experience required careful review of financial records, accurate case management documentation, and effective coordination with investigative teams and internal stakeholders.

In addition to her investigations background, Ms. Bonci strengthened her analytical and documentation skills through her work in education. She analyzed performance data, conducted structured reviews using consistent evaluation criteria, maintained audit-ready compliance documentation, and managed sensitive information with discretion. She collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, communicated complex information clearly to varied audiences, and implemented structured processes to support accountability and regulatory adherence.

Ms. Bonci holds a Master’s degree in Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. She is professionally certified in both Childhood Education and Special Education. She is proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and experienced at using digital platforms to organize records, analyze data, and support reporting requirements.

DId you know?

Before having children, my husband and I spent a week sailing and living on a boat in Croatia.

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Childhood Education, Manhattanville College
  • Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication (concentration in Public Relations), Iona College
MSU Institutional Assessment + RA
MAGELLAN Monitorship
Empire/Liberty Review