Kevin Caulfield brings more than 25 years of experience in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance, anti-money laundering (AML) regulatory compliance, forensic accounting, and fraud investigations to his role as Senior Managing Director at Guidepost. He possesses specialized expertise in strategic fraud risk management, investigative services, and regulatory compliance remediation initiatives. He is particularly skilled at overseeing large-scale, complex initiatives involving both proactive risk mitigation and reactive investigations across a broad range of industries.
Throughout his career, Mr. Caulfield has led the design and implementation of enterprise-wide BSA/AML compliance programs, governance frameworks, risk assessments, and training initiatives for financial institutions. He has also overseen numerous independent compliance assessments conducted under the USA PATRIOT Act and BSA mandates.
Prior to joining Guidepost, Mr. Caulfield served as the practice leader of the Financial Crime, Fraud & Investigations (FFI) group. In this capacity, he directed the strategic vision and operational execution of the practice, leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering impactful, compliance-driven solutions. Among his notable engagements, he led a monitoring team selected by federal and state regulators to oversee the BSA and AML program of a major global financial institution. He also directed extensive Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) remediation efforts to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Beyond his professional experience, Mr. Caulfield holds several distinguished professional certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). A recognized authority in his field, he is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and webinars on topics related to fraud detection, financial crime prevention, and regulatory compliance, and has contributed to a wide range of thought leadership publications on these subjects.
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