Joseph Ciccolo, CAMS, AMLCA

Joseph Ciccolo is an accomplished compliance advisor with over a decade of experience in the risk management industry. He is the Founder & President of BitAML, a leading compliance advisory firm that offers services exclusively to clients in the cryptocurrency and bitcoin market. Joe's expertise has helped BitAML clients, including bitcoin ATMs, hedge funds, and cryptocurrency exchanges, stay compliant with regulations by mitigating risks associated with money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. Joe is a frequent speaker at industry events and also provides formal training for traditional bank employees and law enforcement onboarding crypto customers.

Joe has extensive knowledge and experience related to risk management and AML. Before founding BitAML, Joe served as a founding member of the AML compliance program of a top 100 U.S.-based online financial institution, where he played an instrumental role in instituting risk-mitigating measures for the program. Joe has also served as a project manager for a top 20(global) bank, where he led several AML audit remediation projects. Additionally, Joe held leadership positions across various risk management disciplines before entering the field of AML.

Joe Ciccolo boasts several certifications, including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He is a graduate of Northeastern University, College of Criminal Justice.