Edward Gerovian

Edward Gerovian, CAMS, CFCI has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Edward is currently a Board Member and Programming Co-Director at ACAMS Southern California Chapter. Prior to their current role, they held a position as Senior Vice President and Head of Financial Intelligence Unit at Bank of Hope.

Before joining Bank of Hope, Edward worked at California United Bank as Vice President and Deputy BSA Officer. Edward also held a role as Vice President and Senior Control Officer at BNY Mellon. Earlier in their career, Edward served as a BSA Compliance Officer at OneWest Bank and as Vice President of B2B Risk Management at Indymac Bank.

Edward's work experience also includes a position as Assistant Vice President at Countrywide Home Loans and Assistant Banquet Manager at Jonathan Club. With their extensive experience in financial intelligence and risk management, Edward Gerovian has established himself as a highly skilled professional in the field.

Edward Gerovian, CAMS, CFCI, holds an MBA in Finance from the University of La Verne, which they earned between 2000 and 2002. Prior to that, they obtained their BSBA in Hotel and Restaurant Management & Business Administration from the California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, completing their degree between 1992 and 1997. In addition, they have obtained certifications as a Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI) from the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators and as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Professional (CAMS) from ACAMS. The specific year and month of the certifications are not provided.