Alma Angotti

Partner, Financial Services, Global Legislative and Regulatory Risk Leader at Guidehouse

Alma M. Angotti is a distinguished professional serving as a Partner and Global Legislative and Regulatory Risk Leader for the Financial Services segment at Guidehouse.

With a strong background in anti-money laundering (AML), economic sanctions, securities regulation, and fraud, Alma has provided counsel to numerous global and regional financial institutions on various projects like compliance program reviews, risk assessments, financial investigations, and transaction reviews.

Alma Angotti has held acting senior AML compliance leadership roles at multiple global and regional financial institutions, overseeing daily management of compliance programs and facilitating enhancements often in response to regulatory or criminal enforcement actions.

Having served in senior enforcement positions at prestigious organizations like the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Alma has extensive experience in investigating and litigating securities regulatory, investor protection, and AML issues.

A sought-after speaker and author on AML/CFT and economic sanctions, Alma Angotti has shared insights on global strategies for combating financial crime in various forums, including a CNBC Street Signs interview.

Furthermore, Alma has a robust educational background, having studied JD at the University of Virginia School of Law and BA in Political Science and Economics with honors at West Virginia University.

Her specialties include Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorist Financing, Due Diligence, Securities Regulation, Broker-Dealer Regulation, Fraud, Special Investigations, Securities Enforcement, Financial Services, Compliance, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption.

Currently positioned as a Partner and Global Legislative and Regulatory Risk Leader at Guidehouse, Alma M. Angotti's career has been marked by significant contributions to the financial services industry and expertise in legislative and regulatory risk management.