Alfred S. Klear
Director of Joy, Adviser
Professional Background
Professional Journey
- Alfred S. Klear has built a career on the art of balancing risk and opportunity, leveraging his foresight as a master chess player to anticipate the long-term impact of regulatory shifts and market dynamics. Known for his loyalty and generosity, Alfred has served as a guiding light for startups and enterprises alike, helping them navigate the often murky waters of compliance and risk management.
- With decades of experience across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and emerging tech industries, Alfred is the steady hand in the storm, always ready to offer his holistic insights and measured guidance.
Years of Experience
5+
With AskDegree
5+
Country of Origin
United States
Areas of Expertise
Compliance Management Systems (CMS), SOC 2, Blockchain Compliance, Risk Management, Business Continuity, Third-Party Risk Management, Compliance Automation, Cryptocurrency, Licensing (Lending, MTL, Insurance), AML, BaaS Compliance, and Security Frameworks Compliance
Automation Technologies
Astro, Drata, Notion, Secureframe, Vanta, Trust Cloud
Education
- B.A. in Political Science (also known as the art of winning arguments at Thanksgiving)
- M.B.A. in Strategic Management (the science of getting things done with style)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) – the equivalent of having a black belt in the martial art of regulatory combat.
Professional Experience
Risk and Compliance Strategist at FinTech Innovations (where he turned risk into a competitive advantage)
Compliance Director at Shield Financial (because someone has to make sure the shield actually holds up)
Senior Risk Consultant at Strategic Advisory Group (the place where his foresight saved clients from more than a few compliance nightmares)
Key Achievements
Developed compliance strategies for crypto and fiat-compatible products (a feat akin to juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle)
Designed smart risk controls for fintech and banking partners (think risk management, but make it elegant)
Active leader in global compliance and regulatory forums (a compliance whisperer in the wild)