Adam Economos
Newark,DE
The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Analyst-AML/Prevention/KYC-Quality Control
BNY Mellon
05.2022 - Current
- Conducting investment banking transaction analysis
- Clarifying newly introduced macro process and QC checklist to Senior Management and respective team members
- Coaching newly onboarded analysts across all global teams by emphasizing high quality investigations and thorough transaction analysis
- Regularly conducting risk-assessments involving investment-related clients and high-risk industries
- Validating external research involving identified counterparties
- Validating banking ownership, PEPs and nested downstream correspondent banking activity
- Working closely with digital assets team
- Providing constructive and positive reinforcing feedback to analysts regarding Account Activity Reviews
- Determining if escalated transactions warrant RFIs to relationship managers
- Providing proposed AAR structure to maximize accuracy and minimize trending repair rates
Lead Analyst-AML/Prevention/KYC
BNY Mellon
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted investment banking transaction analysis
- Regularly conducted risk-assessments involving investment-related clients and high-risk industries
- Provided thorough research of pseudo customers and nested banking activity
- Conducted due diligence involving clients located in high risk jurisdictions
- Validated banking ownership, PEPs and nested downstream correspondent banking activity
- Escalated transactions to relationship managers via RFIs
- Completed Account Activity Reviews via utilizing case management system and other client research tools
- Regularly utilized Lexis Nexis for external research
AML Compliance Investigator
J.P. Morgan Chase
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Regularly utilized Actimize
- Conducted complex case reviews involving Significant Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)
- Led team in throughput and quality with 4+ items per day mainly consisting of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
- Reviewing and analyzing branch and systemic alerts via understanding of transactions fitting customer’s known profile
- Understanding risk-assessment pertaining to different patterns of account activity and typologies
- Conducted RFI inquiries regarding account activity that lacks transparency
- Closed and escalated alerts based on risk mitigation, red flags and thorough analysis
- Wrote Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) based on identified suspicious activity and extensive customer research
- Utilized 314 (b) requests to communicate with external financial institutions
- Conducted Continuing Activity Reports (CAR) involving previously reported customers
- Presented suggested system enhancements to contribute to organizational efforts and production maximization
- Regularly utilized Lexis Nexis for external research
AML Compliance Analyst
J.P. Morgan Chase
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Regularly utilized Actimize
- Reviewed and analyzed branch and systemic alerts via understanding of transactions fitting customer’s known profile
- Assessed various risk factors pertaining to different patterns of account activity and typologies
- Conducted RFI inquiries regarding account activity lacking transparency
- Closed and escalated alerts based on risk mitigation, red flags and thorough analysis
Server
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Restaurant
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Served multiple sections when short-staffed without compromising customer service
- Monitored food distribution, ensuring meals are delivered to correct recipients
- Communicated with customers effectively regarding their orders and menu specials
Server / Head Trainer
Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
09.2011 - 04.2016
- Served multiple sections when short-staffed without compromising customer service
- Coordinated new hire training for servers
- Monitored food distribution, ensuring meals are delivered to correct recipients
- Communicated with customers effectively regarding their orders and menu specials
Paraprofessional
Jenny Smith Elementary School
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Supervised mentally and behaviorally disadvantaged youth in classroom setting
- Focused energy and efforts on those with additional special needs
- Served as Mentor & Coach to improve quality of life
- Provided daily conflict resolution relying on social problem-solving skills
Warehouse Receiver
GCA Services Group
01.2015 - 02.2015
- Received & RF Scanned inbound orders into Inventory
- Pick/Pack/Ship Outgoing orders
- Performed Inventory Cycle counts for Quality Control
Education
Master of Science - Homeland Security
08.2023
- 3.87
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Minor Sociology
12.2016
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of AML laws and regulations
- Reporting and Analysis
- Coaching and feedback
- Quality Control
- Risk-Assessment
- Knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain functionality
- Sampling Procedures
- Visual Inspection
- Reading Comprehension
Accomplishments
- Blue Gold Football Participant (Buddy/Mentor for disadvantaged youth)
- Blue Gold Baseball Participant
- Participant of UD Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program at Howard R. Young Correctional Facility working collectively with inmates to design Re-entry program
- Captain of Varsity Baseball Team for three years
- Captain of Varsity Football Team for three years and participated in Delaware State Football Championship game
Work Availability
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Timeline
Lead Analyst-AML/Prevention/KYC-Quality Control - BNY Mellon
05.2022 - Current
Lead Analyst-AML/Prevention/KYC - BNY Mellon
11.2021 - 05.2022
AML Compliance Investigator - J.P. Morgan Chase
02.2017 - 11.2021
AML Compliance Analyst - J.P. Morgan Chase
12.2016 - 02.2017
Server - Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Restaurant
05.2016 - 11.2016
Paraprofessional - Jenny Smith Elementary School
06.2015 - 08.2015
Warehouse Receiver - GCA Services Group
01.2015 - 02.2015
Server / Head Trainer - Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
09.2011 - 04.2016
Wilmington University - Master of Science, Homeland Security
University of Delaware - Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice & Minor Sociology