Alexander (Alex) Rozman, JD, is the Head of Financial Crime Compliance for CLS Bank International, a systemically important financial market utility, and the world’s largest multicurrency cash settlement system settling nearly 50% of global currency exchange. Prior to joining CLS, Alex brings over 20 years compliance, legal and regulatory experience in the financial services industry having held positions as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Director in previous roles at Capital Market Services, Navigant, the Rozman Law Group, and Deloitte. He has authored numerous thought leadership publications and has served in multiple international conferences as presenter on digitalization and emerging technology in the financial industry. Alex is a recipient of the Illinois Bar Foundation Award and is selected to the Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers list.
Alex develops and implements regulatory compliance programs and related controls for innovative companies. He has a two decade track record of regulatory engagement with multiple state and federal regulators. Alex’s hobbies include chess, travel, and endurance sports having participated in Ironman triathlons and marathons. He received his juris doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois.