Drew
Davidson
As the Co-Membership Director for the ACAMS Greater St. Louis Chapter, Drew brings a wealth of experience in strategic compliance leadership and financial crime prevention. Drew's notable tenure at Block Inc (formerly Square) as the Square Global Transaction Monitoring Lead exemplifies a commitment to excellence, particularly in scaling financial crime programs during significant growth phases. At Square, Drew was instrumental in adapting processes to meet evolving industry and regulatory standards, enhancing program effectiveness, and securing favorable outcomes in compliance reviews and audits through effective representation to regulators.
Before joining Discover Financial Services on the AML Strategy Team, Drew spent time working with early-stage startups, excelling in regulatory compliance and developing risk assessment frameworks. This period was marked by a focus on enabling strategic, compliant product development and fostering resilience through cross-functional team collaboration.
Now at Discover Financial Services, Drew serves in the second line of defense on the AML strategy team, applying a deep understanding of regulatory compliance to strengthen AML frameworks. This role involves strategizing innovative approaches to anti-money laundering efforts, ensuring robust compliance practices.
Drew's journey from fostering program excellence at Square to leading strategic AML initiatives at Discover Financial Services showcases a dedicated career to advancing the field of compliance and financial crime prevention. As ACAMS' Membership Director, Drew leverages this extensive experience to enhance the collective knowledge and capabilities of its members in tackling the dynamic challenges of anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention.