Halima Sow

Experience

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  MetLife

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2017

  Assistant Vice President, Deputy Global Head of Financial Crimes

  Managed enterprise financial crimes compliance programs for insurance and investment management (MIM) businesses, including monitoring, testing, and risk assessments across 45+ jurisdictions. Developed robust global financial crime policies and procedures. Counseled business partners on compliance with ABAC, AML, and sanctions regulations and internal policy requirements. Led successful implementation of anti-money laundering surveillance, third-party risk management, and gift and entertainment pre-clearance solutions in US, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia. Show less

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  Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.a., New York Branch

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  Regulatory Counsel & Corporate Secretary to Compliance Committee

  Managed individual deliverables under the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) ISP 2016 Consent Order, contributing to the successful completion of the bank's BSA/AML Remediation Plan and three-year compliance monitorship

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  MetLife

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2021

  Assistant Vice President, Deputy Global Head of Financial Crimes

  Managed enterprise financial crimes compliance programs for insurance and investment management (MIM) businesses, including monitoring, testing, and risk assessments across 45+ jurisdictions. Developed robust global financial crime policies and procedures. Counseled business partners on compliance with ABAC, AML, and sanctions regulations and internal policy requirements. Led successful implementation of anti-money laundering surveillance, third-party risk management, and gift and entertainment pre-clearance solutions in US, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia. Show less

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  Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  2020 Fellow
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  Prudential Financial

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2024

  Vice President, Global Head of Financial Crimes

  Led global financial crime compliance strategy for insurance and asset management businesses, ensuring adherence to laws and reducing operational risks. Developed and executed engagement strategies, built high-performing teams, and mitigated risks through enhanced compliance. Advised on AML/KYC, sanctions, and high-risk corruption matters, while collaborating with product teams on new launches. Spearheaded M&A compliance efforts, overseeing due diligence and seamless integration across global markets. Implemented global training programs for 40,000 employees, enhancing compliance awareness. Managed global AML and sanctions screening solutions, leading a $50M project for Prudential. Successfully managed relationships with global regulators, ensuring full compliance and achieving zero fines or penalties. Show less

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  HSE Consulting

  Mar 2024 - Aug 2024

  Principal Partner, Global Financial Crimes

  Developed and executed client-focused solutions to ensure regulatory compliance, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate financial crime risks.

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  Barclays

  Sept 2024 - now

  Vice President