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Daniel Rossi

Chief Risk Officer

Risk Management
Compliance
Regulatory

About Daniel

Daniel Rossi is the Chief Risk Officer at Fortiz Bank, where he oversees all aspects of risk management, compliance, fraud prevention, and regulatory relations. With over 18 years of experience in financial services risk and compliance, Daniel brings deep expertise in building robust risk frameworks for fast-growing fintech companies.

Before joining Fortiz Bank, Daniel served as Head of Risk and Compliance at Square, where he built and scaled the risk organization to support the company's rapid growth. Prior to Square, he held senior risk positions at JPMorgan Chase, where he led enterprise-wide risk programs and managed relationships with federal banking regulators.

At Fortiz Bank, Daniel has established a comprehensive risk management framework that balances innovation with prudent risk controls. His team focuses on fraud prevention, anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Under his leadership, Fortiz Bank has maintained an exceptional track record with zero major compliance incidents.

Daniel holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School, where he focused on banking and securities regulation, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and frequently advises fintech startups on regulatory strategy.

Key Achievements

Fraud Prevention

Implemented advanced fraud detection systems reducing fraud losses by 85% while maintaining seamless customer experience.

Compliance Excellence

Achieved zero major regulatory findings across multiple audits and examinations by federal banking regulators.

Regulatory Strategy

Successfully navigated complex regulatory landscape, obtaining key licenses and maintaining strong regulator relationships.

Risk Framework

Built comprehensive risk management framework covering credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks.

Experience & Education

Professional Experience

Chief Risk Officer - Fortiz Bank
2017 - Present

Leading risk, compliance, fraud prevention, and regulatory strategy for a fast-growing digital bank.

Head of Risk and Compliance - Square
2013 - 2017

Built and scaled risk organization supporting payment processing for millions of merchants.

Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management - JPMorgan Chase
2009 - 2013

Led enterprise-wide risk programs and managed regulatory relationships.

Risk Manager - Citigroup
2006 - 2009

Managed credit and operational risk for retail banking operations.

Education

J.D. - Columbia Law School
2003 - 2006

Focus: Banking & Securities Regulation

B.A. Economics - University of Pennsylvania
1999 - 2003

Magna Cum Laude

Certifications & Expertise

Certifications

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

Areas of Expertise

Risk Management
AML/BSA Compliance
Fraud Prevention
KYC/CIP Programs
Regulatory Relations
OFAC Sanctions
Cybersecurity Risk
Credit Risk
Operational Risk
Enterprise Risk Framework
Banking Regulations
Consumer Protection

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