Ray
Fajardo

Current Company:

STF Consulting, LLC

Title:

Founder

Education (SMU specific):

Executive MBA Student

Career Background:

Results-driven Senior Leader with deep expertise in financial crime compliance, risk management, and fraud prevention. Skilled in leveraging AI, machine learning, and blockchain technologies to enhance security and optimize compliance frameworks. Proven ability to build, lead, and scale comprehensive BSA/AML and OFAC programs for high-growth organizations and FinTechs. Excels in cross-functional collaboration, data analytics, and developing tailored governance frameworks for innovative financial ecosystems. Southern Methodist University (“SMU”) – Cox School of Business - Executive Master of Business Administration (“MBA”). Proven expertise in guiding all facets of AML, sanctions, fraud, audit, and risk management across the entire customer and product lifecycle, including end-to-end program and project management. Fluent in English and Spanish.

What am I doing – describe your current role and objectives:

Exploring new opportunities

Connections trying to make:

I’m looking to connect with professionals in hedge funds, private equity, and M&A, as well as those in financial crime compliance, fraud, and AML. I value insightful and productive conversations about industry trends, risk management strategies, and innovative approaches to due diligence. Beyond work, I’m also interested in making new friends who share a passion for continuous learning, problem-solving, and professional growth.