Alex Shea

Alex Shea has nearly 20 years of experience focused on financial crime investigations, fraud risk management and anti-money laundering (“AML”) compliance. Mr. Shea has supported financial institutions, legal teams and government agencies on both domestic and international matters involving forensic audits, integrity monitorships and compliance improvement initiatives. He brings significant experience leveraging advanced analytics and investigative tools to help organizations manage risk and improve operational efficiency.

Mr. Shea has led and supported engagements involving chargeback fraud investigations, AML program enhancements, transaction monitoring implementations and regulatory inquiries related to tax evasion and Know Your Customer (“KYC”) practices. He previously served as a Fraud Services Leader at Guidehouse LLC, where he implemented machine learning models to detect fraud, collaborated with compliance and legal stakeholders and helped institutions respond to enforcement actions. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Auditor in the Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services practice at Ernst & Young LLP.

Mr. Shea holds a B.S. in criminal justice with a focus on economic crime investigation from Utica College of Syracuse University. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (“CAMS”), a Certified Fraud Examiner (“CFE”) and a Certified Forensic Interviewer (“CFI”).

Relevant Experience:

• Led a forensic review for a U.S.-based fintech, identifying chargeback fraud drivers and recommending enhancements to fraud monitoring processes
• Supported the implementation of a transaction monitoring system for a European bank’s U.S. operations; included scenario validation and staff training
• Conducted a fraud risk assessment for a large financial institution, developing a roadmap aligned with internal priorities and industry standards
• Assisted a non-U.S. bank in responding to U.S. tax-related inquiries by analyzing SWIFT data, reviewing KYC remediation and evaluating compliance protocols
• Provided forensic analysis and modeling to support a hedge fund’s legal defense in connection with a large-scale Ponzi scheme restitution matter