Patrick Southern

Director, Financial Crimes at Upgrade

Patrick Southern, J.D., CAMS, CGSS, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial crimes, particularly in KYC and sanctions processes. Currently serving as Senior Manager at Upgrade, Inc., Patrick oversees the development of Customer Risk Rating methodology and manages all sanctions-related processes while leading a team of KYC Analysts. Previous roles include significant contributions at Robinhood, where Patrick enhanced KYC processes and quality assurance measures. Additionally, Patrick has a diverse legal background as a Contract Attorney and Summer Associate with various law firms, coupled with experience in sports journalism and freelance writing. Patrick holds a Doctor of Law from Wake Forest University School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University.

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Upgrade is a neobank that offers credit to mainstream consumers through cards and personal loans, together with free credit monitoring and education tools that help consumers understand and manage their finances. Upgrade Card provides an innovative credit card that brings the low cost and responsible credit of installment lending to millions of retail locations in the U.S., while Upgrade Account is a mobile banking product offered to mainstream consumers.


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