Maria Adriana Ciunga

CEO

New York City, New York, United States30 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly StableAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in KYC/AML compliance and regulatory transformation.
Proven track record in leading Agile transformations.
Skilled in bridging business goals with technical delivery.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert specializing in compliance technology and regulatory transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Client Advisory & Executive Stakeholder ManagementSolution Design & Value ArticulationProject ImplementationAnti-money LaunderingBusiness TransformationSoftware DevelopmentGlobal Regulatory ComplianceBusiness AnalysisSoftware Development Life Cycle (sdlc)Global Cross-functional Team Leadership

Other Skills

Problem Framing & Hypothesis-Driven AnalysisStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementRules EnginesCross-functional Team LeadershipRisk ManagementRobotic Process Automation (RPA)UiPathOptical Character Recognition (OCR)Artificial Intelligence (AI)CelonisBudget ManagementData AggregationData ManagementKey Performance Indicators

About

I’m an accomplished financial services and technology executive who helps organizations drive meaningful change, navigate complex regulations, and design scalable, high-quality solutions. I have a strong track record across KYC/AML, compliance tech, and client onboarding. I bring both strategic vision and operational firepower to every project I work on. Whether leading Agile transformations, implementing AI-driven KYC automation, or unifying global onboarding processes, I help clients deliver results that last. I thrive in environments where innovation, clarity, and control must coexist. I’m known for bridging the gap between business goals and technical delivery. What fuels me? Mentoring my product owners to reach their stretch goals, solving hard problems, and building solutions that not only scale — but elevate quality and control across the board.

Experience

30 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

6 yrs

Average Tenure

4 mos

Current Experience

Eclerx

Practice Partner, Financial Crimes Compliance

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos · New York, United States · Hybrid

Advising clients on complex financial crime compliance challenges, including AML, KYC, and regulatory transformation. Partnering with global institutions to modernize compliance frameworks, address evolving regulatory expectations, and operationalize sustainable, fit-for-purpose solutions.

Client Advisory & Executive Stakeholder ManagementProblem Framing & Hypothesis-Driven AnalysisSolution Design & Value Articulation

Morgan stanley

Executive Director

Mar 2019 – Jun 2025 · 6 yrs 3 mos · New York, New York · On-site

Led enterprise-wide KYC/AML transformation initiatives across 29 local jurisdictions—driving Agile adoption, regulatory compliance, and automation via OCR, RPA, and data aggregation. Delivered scalable onboarding solutions with improved quality and controls, optimized analyst workflows with Celonis, and implemented proprietary low-code platforms to accelerate delivery and enhance operational efficiency.

Project ImplementationStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementRules EnginesAnti-Money LaunderingCross-functional Team Leadership+13

Jpmorgan chase & co.

Executive Director

Mar 2014 – Feb 2019 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Greater New York City Area · On-site

Led development of enterprise-wide strategic KYC platform used across 2 business lines and 8,000+ users in 48 jurisdictions. Directed Agile delivery across 7-8 feature teams and 100+ personnel spanning New York, Glasgow, and Mumbai.
Forged strong cross-functional partnerships with Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams to implement KYC/AML policy and deliver enterprise-grade solutions for AML Risk Scoring, Transaction Monitoring, and PEP/Negative News Screening. Left a lasting legacy through a transformational program that drove long-term business value and elevated regulatory compliance across the organization.

Stakeholder EngagementBusiness TransformationSoftware DevelopmentAgile Project ManagementSystem ArchitectureScaled Agile Framework+9

Goldman sachs

Vice President

Aug 2007 – Oct 2013 · 6 yrs 2 mos · Greater New York City Area

Managed technology delivery for Dodd-Frank and MiFID II compliance collaborating with Legal, Ops, and Compliance to determine how GS would meet its regulatory commitments and then tracking all technology projects to completion; escalating any risks and issues to senior stakeholders.

Project ImplementationWritten CommunicationFinancial MarketsStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementCredit Derivatives+16

Ion trading

Business Analyst - Project Manager

Aug 2004 – May 2006 · 1 yr 9 mos · Greater New York City Area · On-site

Product Manager for fixed income trading product Arora "WinFITS" for MBS, Futures, Swaps, and Bonds. Led implementation at client sites, aligning solution with front-to-back trade workflow, ensuring requirements were met on time and within scope.

Project ImplementationWritten CommunicationStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementConsultingClient Relations+5

Merrill lynch

Vice President

Jul 1993 – Aug 2004 · 11 yrs 1 mo · Greater New York City Area, London UK · On-site

Manager—International Stock Loan Technology
Recruited and led a highly motivated team located in London, New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo to build a new front office trading system that provided global trade capture and contract management for the International Stock Loan desk across four legal entities and five trading locations improving STP rates and ~95% reduced unit cost per trade.
Replaced third party market data feed for daily marks with internal source saving approximately £100K per year and migrated from third party settlement system to Merrill Lynch’s SWIFT Gateway delivering real-time settlement facilities and status and also saving external vendor costs.
Project Manager—Global Markets, Investment Banking Technology Project Office
Implemented a technology division-wide project accounting system globally across North America, Europe, Asia, Australasia and Latin America within project lifecycle, and 45% under budget.
Mortgage Trading Technology
Developed trade capture systems for the Mortgage Trading Desk; providing users with position management, trade capture, risk reporting, pricing and ad-hoc reporting capabilities for pass-through, CMO and ABS product desks. Went from junior developer to team lead in three years.
Participant in Merrill Lynch Corporate Systems Program, highly selective technology leadership training program for entry-level employees. Merrill Lynch Special Achievement Award Winner.