HARRISON, NY, May 28, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- John M. O'Connell, MBA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. O'Connell has established a distinguished career in the financial industry, focusing on regulatory compliance. He recently joined Moneycorp as the U.S. bank's CRCO. Previously, from 2021 to 2025, he served as the chief compliance officer at PT. BANK NEGARA INDONESIA (Persero) Tbk., where he oversaw the program and staffing, ensuring that his team was equipped to identify suspicious transactions. He was also responsible for building compliance policies and procedures and managing anti-money laundering (AML) and Office of Foreign Assets and Control (OFAC) compliance. His role also involved liaising with regulators and auditors, showcasing his expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments.

Mr. O'Connell served as the chief compliance officer at Hua Nan Bank from 2017 to 2021. During this tenure, he achieved a significant milestone by successfully guiding the bank out of a cease-and-desist order issued by the Federal Reserve and the State of New York in 2018. This accomplishment required him to travel to Taipei multiple times to secure support from senior managers and the investment group for necessary compliance initiatives. His efforts culminated in Hua Nan Bank achieving satisfactory compliance status two years later.

From 2012 to 2017, Mr. O'Connell held dual roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co., serving as both managing director/compliance head and chief compliance officer for business banking, merchant services, and auto and student lending. His leadership was instrumental in maintaining robust compliance frameworks across these diverse sectors. In 2012, he was the compliance director for U.S. commercial banking at Citi in Long Island City, following his role as compliance director of small business banking from 2010 to 2012.

Mr. O'Connell's career also includes significant contributions as the compliance head for commercial business at Capital One Bank from 2008 to 2010 and as an AML director at Citibank N.A. in 2008. From 2005 to 2008, he served as both a compliance director and AML director at Citi. His extensive experience has made him an expert in AML, OFAC and general banking program compliance. Throughout his career, Mr. O'Connell's contributions have earned him several internal awards for outstanding work from the Federal Reserve.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. O'Connell is a working committee member of the Institute of International Bankers, reflecting his commitment to staying engaged with industry developments. His educational background includes a Master of Business Administration in financial management from the Lubin School of Business at Pace University in 2003 and coursework in financial management and finance at Iona University. He is also a certified bank examiner, further bolstering his ability to navigate regulatory challenges.

Mr. O'Connell attributes his success to his determination to get an education, hard work, and adaptability. Having lost his father at a young age, he has been working since he was 16 to ensure his family's financial stability and to pay his way through college.

Mr. O'Connell's personal life is enriched by his family, which includes two daughters and one son. A saltwater fishing enthusiast, he balances his career with leisure activities that bring him joy. Looking ahead, he aims to continue assisting financial institutions in understanding regulatory environments and building effective programs to achieve favorable standings with regulators. He believes that many bankers lack comprehensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks, particularly within foreign banks, and he is confident that his experience can bridge this gap for numerous institutions.

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