Bill Golden is the Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Client Onboarding, Global Markets Client Onboarding and Offboarding. His team spans five continents and is focused on delivering our platform to our clients across the Global Markets and Global Banking Lines of Business. Bill is also on the BofA Military Advisory Committee and the Executive for Global Operations Veteran Hiring Programs.

Bill retired from the US Army in 2013 and immediately joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch in as an Operational Risk Officer for Global Equities. In 2014, he was named Global Operational Risk Lead for Equity Asset Management Services. In this capacity Bill led detailed enhanced monitoring, assessment and testing of the business, independently and with external consultants, focused on establishing an Operational Risk Coverage Model and remediating numerous MRAs. Prior to joining Bank of America, Bill served in the US Army for 20 years as an Aviator, 12 years in Special Operations Aviation, flying various types of Helicopters, with a myriad of different leadership assignments.

His final assignment was as the Battalion Commander for 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) comprised of over 700 aviators and associated specialties, as well as, 26 highly modified helicopters. Bill also served as a Task Force Commander for SOF Rotary Wing assets in Afghanistan and Iraq.

He is the Chairman of the Night Stalker Foundation focused on the Soldiers and family members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Bill is a Past Commander of American Legion Post 754 and is very active in the recruiting and hiring of Veterans across Financial Services.

Bill earned his BS degree in Corporate Finance from the University of Alabama and holds a master’s degree in Strategic Studies. He was born in Alabama, Roll Tide, and enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife, three sons and their families.

You can contact Bill at billgolden01@gmail.com