PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Certified Anti - Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with extensive knowledge of all applicable regulations to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terror (AML/CFT), including but not limited to the USA Patriot Act, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Know Your Customer (KYC), and the Office of the Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) areas. Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task and manage a successful AML program.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Lync, OneNote, Remedy, I-Archive, C-Net, Park, FircoSoft, LexisNexis, World-Check, Sungard, Mantas, Alnova, Ilytics, Finscan, Actimize, Visualizer, SQL, PeopleSoft, AS400, Silverlake, 20/20, WebEx and Sharepoint.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Frisco, Texas

Senior AML Compliance Analyst - Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze leads for potential suspicious activity.
• Support managers in conducting advance level AML/Fraud investigations.
• Work with team members to determine whether to close cases, escalate findings and/or file a Suspicious Activity Report.
• Write and file Suspicious Activity Reports and recommend relationship retention or termination.

Confidential, Birmingham, Alabama

Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Performed testing to evaluate BSA/AML/OFAC compliance laws and regulations as assigned.
• Performed general supervision of the team’s compliance testing reviews.
• Ensured reviews achieve the desired, scope, objectives and deadline.
• Ensured fieldwork adequately addressed all procedures and supporting documentation is complete.
• Monitored changes to BSA/AML/OFAC laws, regulations and trends.
• Performed special projects or other duties as assigned.

Confidential, Birmingham, Alabama

BSA/AML KYC Compliance - Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Supervised and developed a team of 7 KYC Analysts.
• Served as point of contact and KYC subject matter expert for the LOBs.
• Oversaw maintenance for the entire bank’s customer high risk database.
• Monitored, reviewed and approved KYC Analyst’s case reviews to ensure adherence to documentation requirements.
• Monitored KYC Analyst’s case load and production to ensure that departmental goals and objectives are met.
• Provided written recommendations for approval/denial of the retention of existing accounts and opening of new accounts.
• Monitored changes to BSA/AML/OFAC laws, regulations and trends.
• Assisted and/or led projects assigned by senior and executive management as needed.

Confidential, Birmingham, Alabama

AML Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated and effectively managed the firm’s AML Compliance Program in line with regulatory requirements.
• Supervised a team of 6 cashiering analyst regarding AML regulations.
• Developed desktop level procedures and updated written supervisory procedures (WSPs).
• Maintained a risk-based assessment program designed to mitigate any anti-money laundering risks the firm may encounter.
• Investigated suspicious activity escalated by electronic monitoring alerts, monthly reports and internal referrals.
• Ensured that all required regulatory reporting, such as SARs, 314(a) and 314(b) requests are conducted in an accurate and timely manner.
• Served as Chairman for the firm’s AML Advisory Committee.
• Provided annual AML training for field and home office employees.
• Monitored changes in anti-money laundering laws, regulations and trends.

Confidential, Birmingham, Alabama

Application Support Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed the customer’s existing products/processes and consulted with customer to map existing system to the JHA product.
• Oversaw and performed system set-up for customers.
• Trained customers on use and feature functionality of the application.
• Identified and maintained customer issues and ensured proper resolution.
• Prepared training materials and documentation for customers and internal users.

Confidential, Birmingham, Alabama

BSA/AML OFAC Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and investigated ACH, wire, and other system OFAC reports for potential hits.
• Approved and released incoming and outgoing wire transfer requests.
• Prepared OFAC blocked property and rejected transaction reports.
• Reviewed and investigated AML suspicious activity alerts.
• Created and maintained case notes and other investigation documentation within compliance with guidelines.
• Participated in the development of operating procedures for OFAC and other activities related to the bank’s BSA compliance program.

Confidential, Birmingham, Alabama

Mental Health Associate

Responsibilities:

• Planned, organized and led structured programs of recreation and social activities for clients.
• Assisted and worked with individuals and groups with issues that impacted their psychological state and overall well-being.
• Participated as a member of an interdisciplinary team to carry out behavioral interventions.
• Facilitated the development of appropriate behaviors, self-expression, and social interaction.

Confidential, McCalla, Alabama

Distribution Center Loss Prevention Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Assisted the Loss Prevention Manager with accident investigations including review and follow up of accident investigation reports and developed methods for preventing additional accidents including proactive safety measures.
• Implemented and monitored Loss Prevention policies and procedures in order to detect and minimize criminal activity and assisted in investigation initiation and follow up.
• Conducted and ensured the timely completion of routine Loss Prevention audits to identify existing or potential exposure and monitored compliance to policy and procedure.
• Supervised, trained and reviewed performance of Loss Prevention Auditors.
• Assisted in managing contracted security officer performance and ensured their adherence to policies and procedures.