Integrity · Diligence · Judgment
Hilary Zhang
Certified Fraud Examiner. I've spent a decade following money, evidence, and the truth. My strength is turning complex investigations into clear stories, sharpened by data, AI, and an eye for what doesn't add up.
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About
You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
Marcus Aurelius
I'm a forensic accounting and compliance professional in New York, currently a Manager in Hilco Global's Global Investigations & Disputes Resolution practice and previously with EY's Forensic & Integrity Services. Over the past 7 years, I've delivered impact by leading cross-border investigations and regulatory engagements across anti-bribery, fraud, anti-money laundering, and sanctions. In my current role, I build SQL and Power BI analytics and AI-assisted tools, using the OpenAI and Salesforce APIs, that turn large, complex investigation datasets into counsel-ready findings, with quality checks that reconcile every output back to its source.
I work across English and Mandarin, and away from the casework I play the guzheng, a Chinese classical instrument. This site is my quiet corner of the web.
Selected Work
Analytics-Driven Investigations
Building SQL and Power BI dashboards and AI-assisted tools that turn large, complex investigation datasets into defensible, executive-ready findings.
Cross-Border Investigations
Multi-year anti-bribery and corruption audits across a global portfolio of third parties, spanning jurisdictions, languages, and teams in APAC and EMEA.
Fraud, Waste & Abuse
Directed a $1.5B state compliance engagement across federal and state grant programs, uncovering $10M+ in misapplied funds.
AI-Enabled Compliance
Built an AI agent that automates compliance monitoring across a statewide provider network, cutting review time and delivering five-figure budget savings.
Sanctions & Asset Tracing
Supported a $1B+ federal sanctions investigation, tracing fund flows across digital wallets and high-risk jurisdictions.
From Prompt to App Store
My vibe-coding project: NY Notary Study Aid, an offline iOS study app for the New York Notary Public License Law, is now live on the App Store. Practice questions with explanations, a knowledge tree, and an interactive mind map. The code is public and reviews are welcome.
The phone below is running the real app. Try it.
Contact
For investigations, compliance, speaking, or a good book: my inbox is open.
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