Tyler Wickman

Tyler is a Principal in FS Vector's Advisory practice, where he advises banks, fintechs, and payments companies on financial crime compliance, risk management, and regulatory strategy. He brings a practical operator's perspective shaped by leading AML/CFT, fraud, and financial crime programs across traditional banking, sponsor banking, and fintech-focused environments. Tyler works closely with organizations to build, enhance, and scale compliance programs that support growth while meeting evolving regulatory expectations.

Prior to joining FS Vector, Tyler served as Chief BSA Officer at Thread Bank, where he led the bank's financial crimes compliance program while supporting a growing Banking-as-a-Service and fintech partner ecosystem. He also served as BSA Officer at Builtwell Bank and held compliance leadership roles within the money services business sector, overseeing and enhancing financial crime compliance programs across diverse financial service environments.

Drawing on experience leading compliance functions across traditional banks, sponsor banks, fintech programs, and money services businesses, Tyler helps clients strengthen financial crime risk management frameworks, enhance compliance programs, navigate regulatory expectations, and build sustainable bank-fintech partnerships. His experience provides clients with a practical understanding of what it takes to develop compliant and scalable programs in today's evolving regulatory environment.

Tyler holds a B.A. in English & American Literature from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

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