Alfred S. Klear
Director of Joy, Adviser
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Fractional Roles:
Information Security Analyst
Top Industries:
Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare, Energy, SaaS, and BlockchainFractional Roles: Strategic Adviser, Risk Navigator, Compliance Mentor
Professional Background
Years of Experience: 5
Years with AskDegree: 5
In-Demand 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
Country of Origin: United States
Professional Background
Professional BackgroundAlfred 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.
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.
Education & Certifications
Degrees & Universities:
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)
Certifications
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.
Key Past Roles & Employers
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)
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)
Notable Contributions & 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)
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)
