Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing | |
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since February 2024 | |
Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence | |
Style | The Honorable |
Reports to | Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence |
Nominator | President of the United States |
Formation | 2004 |
Deputy | Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (Terrorism and Financial Intelligence) |
Salary | $155,500 (2010)[1] |
Website | Official website |
The Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing is an office within the United States Treasury Department, tasked with formulating, coordinating, and executing the U.S. government's counterterrorism financing and anti-money laundering strategies. The office is positioned under the purview of the Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes. Appointed by the President of the United States with Senate approval, this position directly responds to global counterterrorism efforts.
Established by U.S. Congress in 2004 amid the evolving post-9/11 security landscape, the office represents a proactive stance against the financial mechanisms that fuel terrorist activities worldwide. The Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing is involved in strengthening U.S. and international financial systems against abuse by terrorist networks, maintaining connections with foreign governments, international organizations, and private sector entities to promote coordinated global action.