Brian Buechel

Brian Buechel is a Director in the Washington DC office of PwC's Financial Crimes Unit, with a focus on global sanctions. He brings extensive experience from law enforcement and government agencies to protect clients' interests.

Brian specializes in delivering Target Operating Models and AML Program development for commercial and public sector clients across multiple jurisdictions such as the U.S., Canada, the U.K., E.U., Hong Kong, and Singapore. His expertise includes AML program development, policy drafting, regulatory compliance, and risk assessments.

Prior to PwC, Brian provided case development and litigation support in the Southern District of New York for Assistant US Attorneys, specifically focusing on terrorist financing targets. His areas of knowledge encompass anti-money laundering, economic trade sanctions, OFAC compliance, and trade transparency.

With a background in Politics and Metropolitan Studies from New York University, as well as a Master's in Public Administration from Villanova University, Brian is well-versed in the intricacies of governmental and public affairs.

Brian Buechel has held various roles, including Director at PwC, Manager at Deloitte, Senior Consultant at Deloitte, Associate at Foreign Policy Research Institute, and Policy Analyst at SAIC. He actively contributes to PwC's Thought Leadership, addressing client issues related to regulatory changes.