Guidepost Solutions appointed Joseph E. Evans as Senior Managing Director today to expand its Global Investigations and Regulatory Compliance practice. Evans brings over 30 years of financial crime expertise spanning international banking, regulatory enforcement, and federal law enforcement. In his new role, Evans will lead client engagements focusing on anti-money laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance, and regulatory remediation. Furthermore, he will guide financial institutions through emerging regulatory areas. These evolving sectors include digital assets, cryptocurrency compliance, and prediction markets oversight. Consequently, Evans will help clients build resilient governance structures that withstand board and regulator scrutiny.
“Joe has operated at the highest levels of financial crime compliance at some of the largest and most closely scrutinized institutions in the world, and that executive experience is exactly what our clients need as regulatory expectations continue to rise,” said Julie Myers Wood, CEO of Guidepost Solutions. “His ability to build enterprise-wide risk frameworks and lead organizations through intense regulatory pressure will be an immediate asset to our Global Investigations + Regulatory Compliance practice.”
Extensive Banking and Law Enforcement Background
Before joining Guidepost Solutions, Evans held senior executive positions across major global banking organizations. Most recently, he served as Americas Head of Anti-Financial Crime and BSA/AML Officer at Deutsche Bank. Previously, he worked as Global Head of Financial Crimes Operations at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. Additionally, he served as Executive Officer of Global Financial Crime Compliance at HSBC Holdings Plc during a critical Deferred Prosecution Agreement. Throughout these executive tenures, Evans built comprehensive transaction monitoring, screening, KYC, and investigation functions.
Before his banking career, Evans served as Regional Director for North and Central America at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. In that law enforcement capacity, he led complex international investigations targeting transnational criminal groups. He also served as an infantry and reconnaissance officer in the United States Marine Corps. Evans is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) and holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology from the University of Alabama. Ultimately, his unique background in law enforcement and financial crime mitigation positions him to deliver actionable strategic counsel.
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Source: Businesswire
