Frank Badalamenti's Linkedin Analytics

Frank is a Partner in PwC’s Cyber, Risk & Reg platform and Data Risk & Privacy Practice team, focused on data risk analytics in Banking, Fintech and Digital Assets. He advises clients on the application of advanced analytics & machine learning to the prevention and detection of financial crimes, specifically fraud, money laundering, bribery & corruption, and other compliance and operational risks. Clients who find themselves under pressure respect Frank’s calm, informed perspective, his deep industry knowledge gained from over 24 years advising clients, and his first-hand industry experience as a senior audit executive at an FI. Frank has significant experience spearheading large complex projects, spanning functions, geographies, and lines of business. These involve the analysis of data, processes, and controls across sectors, including banking, capital markets, asset management, insurance, fintech, and DeFi. Frank has a strong understanding of blockchain technologies, web3, and crypto assets, and is a member of PwC’s Digital Assets Working Group. He has assisted digital asset ecosystem participants in strengthening compliance programs and related controls, and in performing investigations, asset tracing, and recovery, with respect to matters involving the use of digital assets. This includes matters involving the sale of counterfeit and stolen goods, financial crime as a service, fraudulent return schemes, and the use of dark web marketplaces to monetize payment card and identity details. Other areas of expertise include KYC and entity diligence, digital identity verification, and authentication orchestration. With a track record for helping clients overcome significant regulatory compliance challenges, Frank has led some of the largest and most complex investigative analytics engagements the firm has undertaken to date. Passionate about providing the highest level of client service, Frank is known in the firm for consistently generating the vision, motivation and mentoring required to keep his teams focused and committed to achieving the goals of each client’s project. He has received the PwC's Chairman's Award for excellence in serving clients. Frank possesses several industry credentials, including Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), and Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI). He holds bachelors degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering and in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, and is a dual US/EU citizen