Financial crime prevention specialist with over 20 years of experience spanning sanctions compliance, AML operations, risk analytics, and AI-driven technology.
As the founder of FinCrime Agent, Marco helps professionals at all levels grow their careers in financial crime prevention through practical content, training, and tools.
Marco is a speaker at international forums, including the OECD Forum on Countering Illicit Trade, where he shared insights on the risks and typologies associated with Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML). He is known in the industry for translating complex regulatory and operational issues into clear, actionable guidance through his educational content.
Frustrated by the gap between theory and practice in the AML industry, Marco launched FinCrime Agent to empower professionals who want to break into or grow within the compliance space. His mission is to make expert-level financial crime prevention knowledge accessible to everyone, regardless of their starting point.
Senior Financial Crime Solutions Specialist at SymphonyAI
Marco is currently a Senior Financial Crime Solutions Specialist at SymphonyAI, where he works with financial institutions across Europe to align regulatory needs with advanced technology solutions. His role includes running pre-sales workshops, advising on compliance strategy, and showcasing how AI can enhance financial crime detection and reduce operational workload.
Creator of a globally followed YouTube channel, online course, and AI-powered tools designed to make financial crime education practical and accessible.
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SymphonyAI
Current role. Works with financial institutions across Europe on compliance strategy and AI solutions.
SymphonyAI
Focused on AML, fraud analytics, and proof-of-concept development for large financial institutions.
Applied Intelligence F.S.
Financial Crime Programme Assurance
Led assurance reviews and advised stakeholders on regulatory response and risk control quality.
Global Banks
Held multiple managerial and specialist roles within global banks, including reporting, sanctions screening, client risk scoring, and regulatory communications.
EMEA Economic Sanctions Operations
Responsible for SWIFT screening, OFAC training, and implementing Fircosoft during major compliance remediation efforts.
Marco is a speaker at international forums, including the OECD Forum on Countering Illicit Trade, where he shared insights on the risks and typologies associated with Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML). He is known in the industry for translating complex regulatory and operational issues into clear, actionable guidance through his educational content.
Panel Discussion on Trade-Based Money Laundering Risks
Shared the stage as a panelist alongside speakers from FATF, UNDP, and OECD, moderated by former US Government official David Luna. Discussed emerging TBML typologies and detection strategies.
"How to Speed Up Suspicious Activity Reporting Using Artificial Intelligence?"
Presented to an audience of approximately 500 financial crime professionals, representing SymphonyAI. Demonstrated practical AI applications for enhancing SAR efficiency and reducing false positives.
Real-world insights and practical strategies from Marco Beranzoni's experience in financial crime prevention