Hello, I'm Sarah Hammond, MBA, CIA, CRCM, ACAMS, CERP.
Global consulting national practice director specializing in Process Risk & Controls | Internal Audit | Regulatory Compliance | Enterprise Risk | Global Financial Crimes A highly analytical risk and compliance executive with 15+ years of proven leadership in regulatory strategy, financial crime prevention, and enterprise risk management across global financial institutions, Big 4 consultancies, and fintech environments. Expert in internal audit, fraud investigation, governance frameworks, and cross-border compliance. Trusted advisor and keynote speaker recognized for shaping policy, elevating operational oversight, and driving resilient risk cultures in complex organizations.
Details
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Highest Level of EducationMasters
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Senior National Director – Regulatory Risk and Global Financial Crimes
Current / Most Recent Employment
Actively in pursuit of new opportunities.
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Professional Membership / Certification
CRCM, ACAMS, CIA, CERP
Skills
● Enterprise Risk Management Strategy ● Regulatory Compliance & Governance ● Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance & Model Validation ● Financial Crimes Risk & Investigation ● Internal Audit & Operational Risk and Assessment Testing ● Fraud Prevention & Mitigation Programs ● Regulatory Compliance Monitoring & Testing ● Regulatory Examination Readiness & Remediation/Validation ● Policy & Control Framework Design, including SOX Testing ● Forensic Financial Analysis ● Consulting Leadership & Client Advisory ● Novelty Banking e.g., Cannabis, Crypto, Fintech Partners ● ITGC, BCP/BIA Risk and Compliance ● Third Party and Vendor Risk Management ● Financial Reporting/Modeling Validation ● Novelty Banking e.g., Cannabis, Crypto, Fintech Partners
Areas of Professional Interest
Regulatory Risk Management, Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention Programs, Fraud Investigations, Internal Control Framework Testing, SOX Testing