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Adam Minaya

Tampa,FL

Summary

AML / BSA Investigator with over four years of experience conducting financial crime investigations, identifying suspicious activity patterns, and preparing detailed investigative documentation and SAR narratives. Experienced in transaction monitoring, enhanced due diligence (EDD), negative news research, and quality assurance review of AML investigations. Proven ability to analyze high volumes of financial data, identify structuring, layering, funnel accounts, and unusual transaction behavior while documenting investigative findings in accordance with BSA/AML regulatory standards. Background in financial services and tax analysis provides a strong foundation in financial documentation review, risk identification, and regulatory compliance.

Professional with comprehensive experience in financial crime prevention, specializing in anti-money laundering investigations. Skilled in identifying suspicious activities, analyzing complex data, and implementing compliance strategies. Strong collaborator and results-driven, adaptable to changing needs, and dependable in high-pressure environments. Expertise in regulatory requirements, risk assessment, and transaction monitoring.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AML Investigator

BankRight
01.2023 - Current
  • Conduct 20–40 AML investigations per week involving transaction monitoring alerts related to potential suspicious financial activity.
  • Analyze account behavior, transaction history, and customer profiles to identify anomalies including structuring, funnel accounts, rapid movement of funds, and potential layering activity.
  • Prepare detailed investigative case summaries documenting research findings and conclusions.
  • Conduct negative news searches and open-source research to identify reputational or financial crime risk indicators.
  • Review account transaction patterns to detect suspicious activity such as fraud indicators, mule accounts, and irregular financial behavior.
  • Escalate cases when suspicious activity meets regulatory reporting thresholds.
  • Maintain detailed investigative documentation to ensure compliance with AML and BSA regulatory standards.
  • Investigated complex AML cases, identifying suspicious activities and enhancing compliance efforts.

AML Investigator / SAR Writer

Minaya Consulting LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Conducted investigations on suspicious activity alerts generated through transaction monitoring systems.
  • Prepared SAR narratives and investigative case summaries documenting suspicious transaction patterns and financial behavior.
  • Performed quality assurance (QA) review of completed investigations to ensure cases met regulatory standards and internal compliance requirements.
  • Conducted customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) research.
  • Performed negative news research and background analysis on customers and related entities.
  • Reviewed transaction histories to identify typologies including structuring, fraud schemes, funnel accounts, and potential money laundering activity.
  • Assisted financial institutions in clearing investigative backlogs by reviewing alerts and documenting case outcomes.
  • Evaluated investigative findings and recommended case escalation or closure.

Tax Analyst

Tax Pros Financial
Tampa, FL
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Prepared and filed federal and state tax returns for individual clients.
  • Analyzed financial records including W-2s, 1099s, income documentation, and deductions.
  • Assisted clients with tax compliance requirements and financial reporting obligations.
  • Conducted financial reviews to ensure accurate reporting of income and deductions.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial documentation.

Senior Banking Specialist

Capital One
Tampa, FL
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Provided banking support for customers involving account transactions, servicing, and financial inquiries.
  • Managed high-volume transaction activity while maintaining compliance with internal banking policies.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues involving complex financial transactions.
  • Worked with internal departments including fraud prevention and account security teams.
  • Served as acting supervisor during escalated customer situations.

Customer Service Representative

CGS
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints through various communication channels.

Sales Representative

DIRECTV
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Conducted product demonstrations to educate clients on features and benefits, enhancing sales effectiveness.

Education

High School Diploma - Marketing

Leto High School
Tampa, FL
2001

Skills

  • BSA / AML Investigations
  • SAR Narrative Writing
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Financial Crime Analysis
  • Quality Assurance (QA) Reviews
  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
  • Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
  • Suspicious Activity Detection
  • Structuring & Fraud Detection
  • Negative News Research
  • Risk Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Actimize
  • Mantas
  • Verafin
  • Fiserv
  • Jack Henry
  • LexisNexis
  • World-Check
  • Dow Jones Risk & Compliance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook

Certification

CAMS Candidate – ACAMS Certification (In Progress)

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

AML Investigator

BankRight
01.2023 - Current

AML Investigator / SAR Writer

Minaya Consulting LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023

Tax Analyst

Tax Pros Financial
01.2018 - 01.2021

Senior Banking Specialist

Capital One
01.2012 - 01.2018

Customer Service Representative

CGS
01.2011 - 01.2012

Sales Representative

DIRECTV
01.2010 - 01.2011

High School Diploma - Marketing

Leto High School
Adam Minaya