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ALEXANDRIA MILTON

Brunswick

Summary

Experienced investigative due diligence professional with 8+ years of risk intelligence experience helping Fortune 500 companies analyze and asses potential risk and manage due diligence, compliance, and monitoring programs in the U.S., Middle East, Europe, and Latin America.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate

ROSETTISTARR
04.2023 - Current
  • Researching and writing complex, deep-dive investigative reports on individuals and companies using open source and human intelligence.
  • Focusing on pre-transactional, investment, and activist plays, as well as providing litigation support, media leak investigations, vendor screening, asset tracing, and bespoke projects.
  • Routinely meeting with clients to present findings, answer questions from stakeholders, and provide additional analysis.
  • Managing and corresponding with contractors and vendors.
  • Coaching and mentoring new researchers, helping with onboarding and recruitment, and serving as a resource to team members.
  • Editing and content reviewing others' reports for accuracy and quality.
  • Liaising with leadership regarding best practices, template updates, and new resources.
  • Specialized research areas: English-speaking countries, MENA, and LatAM.

Senior Associate, Intelligence

VCHECK GLOBAL
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Researched and wrote bespoke intelligence reports on clients in various industries, with an emphasis on MENA and Latin America.
  • Incorporated human source reporting into diligence reports and corresponding with intermediary agents.
  • Served as a case lead and team member on large projects.
  • Reviewed and edited diligence reports for content, accuracy, and clarity as a member of the Quality Assurance team.
  • Spearheaded special projects, including overhauling report templates for updated layout, language, and guidance; creating a sanctions tool kit as a resource for researchers and other internal stakeholders; and producing country-specific resource guides for internal stakeholders.

Manager, Team Lead

EXIGER DILIGENCE
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Co-led the Francophone/MENA investigative due diligence research team
  • Supervised direct reports and training new hires in open source and human source research methodology
  • Implemented performance metrics to assess and augment team and individual progress
  • Reviewed and edited diligence reports for content, accuracy, and clarity as a member of the Quality Assurance team.
  • Incorporated human source reporting into diligence reports and corresponding with intermediary agents
  • Researched and wrote bespoke due diligence reports on clients in various industries
  • Served as a case lead on large IPO projects with global research teams
  • Held the title of Manager – Research Specialist from September 2020 to May 2021

Senior Analyst (Compliance, Risk, and Intelligence)

TD INTERNATIONAL
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Led the global vendor compliance programs for Fortune 500 aerospace and healthcare clients
  • Composed time-sensitive bespoke intelligence reports on companies and individuals with complex and unconventional networks, including those involved in terrorism, organized crime, or money laundering
  • Screened individuals and companies for sanctions, watch lists, and AML

Regional Manager, Risk Management, Engagement Setup, Tax

KPMG
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed a team of eight responsible for executing client acceptance and engagement contracting processes
  • Trained new hires and conducted performance reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions
  • Facilitated background checks, sanctions screening, and KYC compliance for client onboarding
  • Conducted open source research on new clients and affiliates using online research tools
  • Tested, critiqued, and consulted on new technology tools to streamline client onboarding and vetting
  • Tracked contract, technology, and process patterns to envision and implement strategic solutions
  • Collaborated inter- and cross-functionally with Risk Management, IT, Legal, Audit, and Tax teams
  • Streamlined regional workflow processes with targeted initiatives
  • Previously worked at KPMG in New York City in a similar capacity from 2005 to 2010.

Research Editor

EXIGER DILIGENCE
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Edited pre-acquisition, IPO, and routine open source due diligence reports
  • Researched and wrote bespoke intelligence reports on clients in oil & gas, cannabis, finance, and defense
  • Created editorial training materials and trained new hires to write clear and concise business reports

Doctoral Researcher

SOAS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
08.2012 - 05.2018
  • Undertook multi-disciplinary research in Arabic, Spanish, and English, culminating in an original thesis
  • Presented original research at academic conferences and seminars
  • Served on the editorial board of the SOAS Journal of Postgraduate Research
  • Organized and managed conferences and book launch events from conception to completion
  • Acted as a graduate teaching assistant for an undergraduate literary theory course

Editor (contract)

3PLAY MEDIA
10.2016 - 03.2018
  • Edited and fact-checked content for television closed captions and subtitles

Proofreader, Editor, and Consultant (contract)

ELLE MAGAZINE (ARABIA/ARAB WORLD)
08.2012 - 10.2015
  • Copyedited and line edited all articles, editorials, credits, and paid ads
  • Established an editorial style guide for the magazine and assisted in fact-checking research
  • Consulted with the editor-in-chief regarding the cover’s layout, visual appeal, and content to boost sales
  • Conducted fact-checking research and light translation from French to English

Education

Ph.D. - Centre for Cultural, Literary, and Postcolonial Studies (Egyptian and Argentine literature)

SOAS University of London
01.2018

Certificate - Arabic Language

SOAS University of London
01.2012

M.A. - Near and Middle East Studies (distinction)

SOAS University of London
01.2011

Graduate Certificate - Global Affairs

New York University
New York, NY
01.2009

B.S. - Fashion Design (cum laude)

Mount Ida College
01.2004

Skills

  • Open and human source research & reporting
  • Pre-transaction, litigation support, vendor screening, leak investigations, and influence campaigns
  • Sanctions, watch list, fraud and AML screening
  • Client interfacing and presentation
  • KYC and 3P due diligence, monitoring & analysis
  • People management, coaching and onboarding
  • Meeting tight deadlines and balancing priorities
  • Quality assurance, content review, and editing

Awards

Recognized with several awards at KPMG by the Trade & Customs, State & Local Tax, and other practices for exceptional in-house KYC and compliance services.

Timeline

Senior Associate

ROSETTISTARR
04.2023 - Current

Senior Associate, Intelligence

VCHECK GLOBAL
09.2021 - 03.2023

Manager, Team Lead

EXIGER DILIGENCE
09.2020 - 09.2021

Senior Analyst (Compliance, Risk, and Intelligence)

TD INTERNATIONAL
01.2020 - 09.2020

Regional Manager, Risk Management, Engagement Setup, Tax

KPMG
09.2018 - 01.2020

Research Editor

EXIGER DILIGENCE
04.2018 - 08.2018

Editor (contract)

3PLAY MEDIA
10.2016 - 03.2018

Doctoral Researcher

SOAS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
08.2012 - 05.2018

Proofreader, Editor, and Consultant (contract)

ELLE MAGAZINE (ARABIA/ARAB WORLD)
08.2012 - 10.2015

Certificate - Arabic Language

SOAS University of London

M.A. - Near and Middle East Studies (distinction)

SOAS University of London

Graduate Certificate - Global Affairs

New York University

B.S. - Fashion Design (cum laude)

Mount Ida College

Ph.D. - Centre for Cultural, Literary, and Postcolonial Studies (Egyptian and Argentine literature)

SOAS University of London

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