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UEI: FE2XXN4GS3K8 CAGE: 9XND6 Primary NAICS: 541611 Small Business Concern: EDWOSB
Contact: Archana Bae Archana@portastrategies.com 1.202.975.5060 1717 K Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006
Porta Strategies provides top-tier risk management solutions to government agencies, financial services firms, and technology companies. Our solutions have collectively impacted 388 million end users. Our services have reached U.S. and global technology and financial services firms with collective revenues of nearly $148B and with assets under management of $3.35T. Our clients have been featured on Fortune lists such as the Global 500 and Change the World lists as well as FastCompany’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list. Whether offering financial crime risk management techniques to mitigate anti-money laundering, sanctions, and export controls risks, developing due diligence processes, or administering world class training programs to manage illicit threats, Porta Strategies has the expertise to deliver results. Drawing on multiple decades of experience, our firm focuses on delivering highly skilled professionals and mission-critical expertise to support complex initiatives.
FINANCIAL CRIMES RISK MANAGEMENT
Our clients leverage the firm’s 20+ years of experience with Economic Sanctions programs, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Regulatory Engagement, Intelligence Analysis, and Counter-Illicit Finance Training. We collaborate with government agencies, financial services firms, fintechs, corporates, and more. We offer services in the following financial crimes risk and compliance areas:
Anti-Money Laundering Our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations and analysis, ensuring strong Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, compliance with relevant laws and regulations, reputation protection, and effective financial crime risk mitigation. By integrating strategic AML measures, we facilitate safe global business operations, positioning our clients as pillars of integrity and trust in the dynamic business landscape.
Export Controls We specialize in providing export controls reviews to ensure compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Our expertise includes adherence to the standards set by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), assessment and drafting of policies and procedures to ensure alignment with standards, and advisory support to address complex ITAR and EAR issues.
Sanctions Compliance We offer expert economic sanctions compliance services to businesses, ensuring strict adherence to Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), and United Nations (UN) sanctions regulations. Leveraging our expertise,
we assess clients’ operations, identifying and addressing potential compliance gaps to mitigate sanctions risks. Through tailored strategies, proactive assessments, and ongoing support, Porta Strategies empowers businesses to navigate complex regulatory environments confidently, safeguarding against penalties and preserving their integrity in the marketplace.
Financial Crimes Investigations Capacity Building This training course provides an overview of money laundering and fraud, key actors and threat groups, and financial intelligence methods for investigations. It covers key terminology (including cryptocurrencies and peer-to-peer payment
systems), technologies, and analytic techniques to analyze financial activity. The course includes practical exercises and group work to encourage participation and emphasize learning outcomes.
Corporate and Individual Due Diligence We offer in-depth research and investigations into corporates and individuals using open and closed source reporting. Through advanced analysis and comprehensive investigations, we provide our clients with actionable insights, enabling them to proactively identify potential threats, strengthen mitigation measures, and safeguard their interests with confidence.
CLIENTS AND EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE
Forensic Risk Alliance OFAC Sanctions and BIS export controls independent review of a telecom company with 297M end users, $1.28B Assets Under Management (AUM), and $10B in revenue.
The Compliance Strategy Group Sanctions compliance mock regulatory exam preparing a financial institution with $250B in AUM, 10M customers, and $3.7B in revenue.
J.S. Held Financial crime risk management, beneficial ownership analysis, training for the Association of Corporate Counsels. J.S Held earns $750M in annual revenue and provides services to 65% of the Fortune 100 company executives, boards of directors, and their financial investors.
Voyager Labs Financial crime risk management technology enablement for U.S government and financial services customers for a firm with $11M in annual revenue and Fortune 100 clients.
The Weather Company Strategic business development program management and execution for a 40M customer firm with $63B in revenue and $1.1 AUM.
National Security Innovation Network Mentoring services for an AI-driven SaaS risk management tech start-up that is funded by the Department of Defense. NSIN’s annual revenue is $59M per year.
Pyrra Technologies Strategic and business development services to effectively market to U.S. government agencies in the intelligence, policy, defense, and law enforcement sectors.
Our leadership team has experience across the federal government:
