Kaufman Rossin, the largest independent CPA and advisory firm in Florida and one of the top 50 firms in the U.S., has promoted Yanelis Perez, CAMS, CGSS, to principal in the firm’s Risk Advisory Services practice.
With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Perez focuses her consulting practice on Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), anti-money laundering (AML), and sanctions compliance. Her practice areas include governance and risk management, model validation and calibration, AML and sanctions risk assessments, and implementation consulting for financial institutions and FinTech clients. She leverages her deep expertise to help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements and helps financial institutions enhance their risk management programs.
Her previous experience includes risk management roles at a large public accounting firm and industry roles at both a publicly traded domestic financial institution and a mid-size financial institution with an international focus. In these positions, she served as a primary liaison between BSA departments and stakeholders including regulatory bodies, internal audit, enterprise risk, and third-party providers.
“Yanelis’ promotion to principal is a reflection of her dedication, expertise, and the meaningful impact she’s made across our firm and client relationships,” said Ivan Garces, Risk Advisory Services chair and Chief Risk Officer for Kaufman Rossin. “We’re excited to welcome her to the principal group, and we’re confident she will continue to be a driving force in advancing our risk advisory practice.”
Perez is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS).
She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University.