James (Jim) F. Vivenzio
- Washington, D.C.
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Jim counsels clients on examination processes, corporate activities, and regulatory compliance with Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering, Office of Foreign Assets Control, and countering the financing of terrorism requirements.
James Vivenzio also provides guidance on newly implemented and proposed regulations and those resulting from the enactment of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA), including the recent final rule on beneficial ownership reporting requirements and the upcoming revisions to the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program rules.
Jim draws on his extensive experience to advise all types of financial institutions and other clients on examination findings (including violations of law and matters requiring attention), examination appeal processes, and the ongoing revisions to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) BSA/AML Examination Manual. Jim also advises individuals as well as legal entity clients on the regulatory enforcement actions, investigations, and look-backs that result from these BSA/AML, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) examinations or investigations.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
- Fordham University, B.S., Accounting
Bar and Court Admissions
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District of Columbia
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New Jersey
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New York
Related Employment
- United States Department of the Treasury, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C., Director for BSA/AML Compliance Policy, 2020-2023; Senior Counsel for BSA/AML, 2007-2020; Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief Counsels, 2000-2007; Senior Attorney, 1991-2000
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Cleveland, OH, Adjunct Professor, 2016-2022
- White & Case LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 1988-1991
- Coopers & Lybrand, New York, NY, Senior Auditor, 1984-1987
