Elena Sutton is a seasoned leader serving as a senior manager within Crowe’s Financial Services Consulting practice, where she leads the financial crime system implementation practice. With over nine years of experience, she excels in managing large-scale projects and assisting clients in the financial services industry to mitigate regulatory risks by selecting, implementing and optimizing technology solutions.

Sutton’s expertise spans financial crime system optimization, data analytics, technology implementation and project management. She has successfully led engagements optimizing financial crime systems and implementing technology to combat risk while enhancing operational efficiency. Her proficiency extends to advising on transaction monitoring system optimization and leading the execution of large system implementation projects.

In addition, Sutton actively contributes to the community as the programming co-chair of the ACAMS South Florida Chapter. In this role, she fosters connections within the community by planning, coordinating and leading in-person and virtual events. Sutton spearheads the annual strategy for events, and identifies speakers, venues and sponsors. In addition, she coordinates event execution ensuring valuable networking opportunities and knowledge sharing among members.