Derek W. Smith Jr., MBA, CAMS, CRCMP, CCE, is an enterprise transformation leader with two decades of experience across financial services in the Caribbean, currently serving as Assistant Vice President of Compliance and MLRO at Coralisle Group, where he leads governance, risk, and regulatory accountability across multi-jurisdictional financial services operations across six territories. He is the author of The Compliance Blueprint and a frequent international speaker, known for translating governance, risk, and compliance into practical executive decision-making for boards, regulators, and senior leaders. Beyond his executive work, Derek chairs the Governance, Risk, Audit, and Compliance Committee of the Bahamas Red Cross and holds regional leadership roles in Rotary District 7020 and ACAMS, contributing to policy dialogue, leadership development, and community impact across the region. With Derek experiences and a MBA in Information Systems and Governance, his work focuses on translating complex technology and cyber risks into clear executive accountability and durable digital trust.