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Stephan Ariyan is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut’s School of Business, where he teaches BLAW 5750: Ethics and Compliance in the Global Organization and FNCE 5343: Legal and Ethical Issues in Financial Risk Management. He currently serves as Global Compliance Counsel for Aramco Trading Americas, part of Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s largest energy companies. Prior roles include Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at Pearson Group (UK), Chief Legal Officer at Atomyze LLC (a blockchain fintech firm), and Chief Compliance Counsel/Officer at Olam International Limited (Singapore). With over 25 years of experience, he advises executive leadership on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across energy, banking, fintech, and derivatives trading sectors.
- Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD), Quinnipiac University School of Law
- Master of Laws (LLM) in Securities and Financial Regulation, Georgetown University Law Center
- Master of Science (MS), Columbia University
- Master of Science (MS), University of Miami
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Rhode Island
His research and teaching focus on global compliance frameworks, ethical leadership in multinational corporations, and legal challenges in energy/fintech sectors. Stephan is bar-certified in Connecticut and the District of Columbia, reflecting his deep engagement with U.S. legal systems. His professional career spans high-stakes regulatory environments, emphasizing practical applications of legal principles in dynamic industries.
