At FiveBy, we believe that solving complex risk challenges requires more than just tools; it takes a team with depth, diversity, and a shared commitment to clarity and impact.

FiveBy by the Numbers

15+

languages spoken and read in-house, enabling localized research using source materials from across the globe including Russian, Chinese, German, French, and Spanish.

80%

of FiveBy team members have expertise in fraud and abuse, money laundering, security, or trade sanctions.

100%

of our risk analysts hold one or more certifications in compliance, financial crimes, or cryptocurrency risk.

Leadership Team

Founded in 2010 by Alex Kochis, FiveBy was created to help companies understand how their products and services are used and misused by customers. Today, our leadership team brings together decades of experience across risk, compliance, and technology.

ALEX KOCHIS
FOUNDER & CEO

DEVON WESTERHOLM
PRESIDENT

MARK WRIGHT
ADVISORY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

ALEX PARK
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

KEITH BEEMAN
SENIOR ADVISOR

Our Expert Ecosystem

FiveBy’s strength lies in our multidisciplinary team of specialists who bring together deep technical, regulatory, and operational expertise to solve complex risk challenges holistically. Our experts do not just hold certifications; they bring years of hands-on experience across fraud, compliance, and financial crime.

Our team includes:

  • Behavioral Analysts – Understand fraudster tactics and reduce customer friction
  • Data Scientists – Build and optimize detection and scoring models
  • Policy Architects – Design risk controls that scale
  • Regulatory Strategists – Navigate sanctions, compliance, and enforcement trends
  • Change Leaders – Ensure adoption and long-term impact

Our analysts also hold globally recognized certifications that reflect their specialized knowledge in financial crime, sanctions compliance, cybersecurity, and crypto risk. These include:

  • Global sanctions (CGSS) – Expertise in navigating complex international sanctions regimes
  • Anti-money laundering (CAMS) – Deep understanding of AML frameworks and risk mitigation
  • Financial crime investigation (CFCS) – Multidisciplinary insight into fraud, corruption, and cybercrime
  • International financial intelligence (DOLFIN) – Specialized training in cross-border financial risk
  • Cybersecurity (Security+) – Core competencies in threat detection and network security
  • Crypto compliance (TRM-CCS) – Proficiency in blockchain investigations and digital asset regulation
  • Regional sanctions certifications – Focused knowledge of EU and other jurisdictional frameworks

Together, this combination of experience and certification ensures our team delivers the clarity, rigor, and strategic insight needed to help clients lead through risk.

We Build Capability, Not Just Solutions

Every engagement is designed to leave your team stronger. We embed training, coaching, and knowledge transfer into every phase of our work to ensure lasting impact.

  • Proven track record with global brands and digital platforms
  • Deep expertise in fraud, financial crime, and regulatory risk
  • Flexible delivery models, offering options from strategic advisory to embedded support

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