Eric Kringel brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to financial crimes compliance, having shaped policy at the highest levels of government and led transformation at global financial institutions. Eric is a subject matter expert in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and USA Patriot Act enforcement and compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and Sanctions, counter-terrorist financing, asset forfeiture, and complex financial investigations as well as corresponding anti-financial crime expectations of governments globally.  He also has extensive experience evaluating, implementing and managing the technology used by governments and private institutions to combat illicit finance.  His 25+ year career spans pivotal roles in regulation, enforcement, and private sector leadership, positioning him to deliver insights that bridge regulatory expectations with operational reality.

 

Eric's prior leadership roles include Global Head of Anti-Financial Crime and Head of Transaction Monitoring at prominent international financial institutions.  He is an experienced global executive with a strong track record of building stable, cohesive and highly successful teams and of leading transformational change, organizational and process design, and continuous improvement across multiple different organizations

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As the founder of SLK Compliance, LLC, Eric leverages his extensive experience to drive innovation and efficiency in compliance strategies. His insight is highly sought after for creating robust compliance frameworks and for his deep understanding of regulatory complexities.

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PHILOSOPHY

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Eric believes effective financial crimes compliance requires:

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• Clear alignment between regulatory requirements and business objectives

• Strong governance frameworks that engage all stakeholders

• Risk-based approaches that optimize resource allocation

• Practical solutions that scale with business growth

• Culture of compliance that starts at the top

 

Through SLK Compliance, Eric partners with financial institutions to:

• Transform compliance programs

• Navigate regulatory challenges

• Optimize technology investments

• Build sustainable frameworks

• Develop future leaders