AMANDA ABBOOD
Fort Worth
Summary
Detail-oriented intelligence professional adept at collecting and processing information. Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excels in reviewing records and research and making sound judgments about personnel, risks and field operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insider Trading/Market Surveillance Investigator
Guidehouse
02.2024 - Current
- Analyzes trading activity for potential violations of securities rules, including insider trading and market manipulation
- Investigate trading patterns, identify potential breaches of confidential information, and develop surveillance models to detect and prevent such activity.
Insider Trading/Market Surveillance Investigator
Guidehouse
02.2024 - Current
- Analyzes trading activity for potential violations of securities rules, including insider trading and market manipulation
- Investigate trading patterns, identify potential breaches of confidential information, and develop surveillance models to detect and prevent such activity.
AML Investigator
MBO Partners, Bank of America
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed and motivated team of ten analysts to be engaged, detail oriented, and accurate in case management
- Areas of expertise include international money movement transactions and destinations, structuring, large deposit surveillance, multi-wire destinations, velocity alerts, cash withdrawal surveillance, cryptocurrency transactions, blockchain and digital assets
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames while also maintaining large caseload
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
AML Investigator
MBO Partners, Bank of America
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed and motivated team of ten analysts to be engaged, detail oriented, and accurate in case management
- Areas of expertise include international money movement transactions and destinations, structuring, large deposit surveillance, multi-wire destinations, velocity alerts, cash withdrawal surveillance, cryptocurrency transactions, blockchain and digital assets
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames while also maintaining large caseload
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
Manager of Financial Crimes Surveillance
Fidelity Investments
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed and motivated team of ten analysts to be engaged, detail oriented, and accurate in case management
- Areas of expertise include international money movement transactions and destinations, structuring, large deposit surveillance, multi-wire destinations, velocity alerts, cash withdrawal surveillance, cryptocurrency transactions, blockchain and digital assets
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames while also maintaining large caseload
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustment
Manager of Financial Crimes Surveillance
Fidelity Investments
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed and motivated team of ten analysts to be engaged, detail oriented, and accurate in case management
- Areas of expertise include international money movement transactions and destinations, structuring, large deposit surveillance, multi-wire destinations, velocity alerts, cash withdrawal surveillance, cryptocurrency transactions, blockchain and digital assets
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames while also maintaining large caseload
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustment
Global Intelligence Analyst
Fidelity Investments
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for researching and validating relevant intelligence from various sources to ensure accuracy of hand-crafted reports
- Identified potential threats by conducting thorough research on global events and trends
- Enabled more informed decision-making processes by translating complex
- Enhanced intelligence analysis by streamlining data collection and processing methodologies
- Monitor external data threat information and create weekly briefings for top level executives
- Escalating any potential issues discovered in open-source research that could have potential security impact to any unit of business
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
- Supported decision-makers by providing timely, accurate, and relevant assessments of emerging threats.
Global Intelligence Analyst
Fidelity Investments
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for researching and validating relevant intelligence from various sources to ensure accuracy of hand-crafted reports
- Identified potential threats by conducting thorough research on global events and trends
- Enabled more informed decision-making processes by translating complex
- Enhanced intelligence analysis by streamlining data collection and processing methodologies
- Monitor external data threat information and create weekly briefings for top level executives
- Escalating any potential issues discovered in open-source research that could have potential security impact to any unit of business
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
- Supported decision-makers by providing timely, accurate, and relevant assessments of emerging threats.
Business Automation Engineer
Fidelity Investments
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Create procedures for process improvement and engage in reengineering efforts to create the best client and associate experience possible
- Implemented data-driven approaches to improve overall efficiency in day-to-day operations
- Streamlined business operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
- Assessed operational performance to identify areas for improvement
- Conducted data analysis to identify opportunities for streamlining client operations and improving customer satisfaction.
Business Automation Engineer
Fidelity Investments
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Create procedures for process improvement and engage in reengineering efforts to create the best client and associate experience possible
- Implemented data-driven approaches to improve overall efficiency in day-to-day operations
- Streamlined business operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
- Assessed operational performance to identify areas for improvement
- Conducted data analysis to identify opportunities for streamlining client operations and improving customer satisfaction.
Fraud Detection Analyst
Fidelity Investments
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Assess and mitigate risk for millions of clients across platform and serve as primary point of contact for Personal Investing (PI) associates and customers regarding suspicious or fraudulent activity
- Provide support to Regional Centers and Branches for situations in which fraud is suspected and ensure protection of customers' accounts and information from fraudulent actors, criminals, and online criminal enterprises
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
- Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities
- Performed risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations
- Tracked fraud cases and monitored trends to develop strategies for prevention
- Increased accuracy in identifying fraudulent transactions by utilizing advanced data analytics techniques and software tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Fraud Detection Analyst
Fidelity Investments
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Assess and mitigate risk for millions of clients across platform and serve as primary point of contact for Personal Investing (PI) associates and customers regarding suspicious or fraudulent activity
- Provide support to Regional Centers and Branches for situations in which fraud is suspected and ensure protection of customers' accounts and information from fraudulent actors, criminals, and online criminal enterprises
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
- Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities
- Performed risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations
- Tracked fraud cases and monitored trends to develop strategies for prevention
- Increased accuracy in identifying fraudulent transactions by utilizing advanced data analytics techniques and software tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Licensed Securities Broker
Fidelity Investments
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Successfully obtained Securities Industry Essentials, Series 63 in State Uniform Securities, and Series 7 General Securities licensees from FINRA
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when processing trade orders, ensuring accuracy and timely execution with zero trade errors
- Implemented effective risk management strategies for clients, minimizing potential losses
- Developed tailored investment plans based on clients' unique financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on industry regulations, products, and best practices.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate updates on market trends and investment performance
Licensed Securities Broker
Fidelity Investments
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Successfully obtained Securities Industry Essentials, Series 63 in State Uniform Securities, and Series 7 General Securities licensees from FINRA
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when processing trade orders, ensuring accuracy and timely execution with zero trade errors
- Implemented effective risk management strategies for clients, minimizing potential losses
- Developed tailored investment plans based on clients' unique financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on industry regulations, products, and best practices.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate updates on market trends and investment performance
Eligibility Advisor
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Interview clients, document information, determine benefits, verify case data, explain program requirements, and review eligibility for ongoing services
- Investigating possible over-payments and fraud, identified and submitted evidence to Inspector General for possible prosecution and successfully recouped hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer dollars in funds obtained unlawfully
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current recordsInterviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers
- Evaluated program effectiveness and implemented continuous improvement measures, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services.
Eligibility Advisor
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Interview clients, document information, determine benefits, verify case data, explain program requirements, and review eligibility for ongoing services
- Investigating possible over-payments and fraud, identified and submitted evidence to Inspector General for possible prosecution and successfully recouped hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer dollars in funds obtained unlawfully
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current recordsInterviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers
- Evaluated program effectiveness and implemented continuous improvement measures, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services.
Employment Advisor
Refugee Services of Texas
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided ongoing support to employed clients in navigating new work environments,ensuring long-term retention and job satisfaction
- Provide employment, support, career enhancement and overall case management for newly arrived refugees in Dallas County, working primarily with Iraqi refugees who had assisted the United States Army in war in Iraq
- Conduct intake, assess barriers to employment, and identify and execute short and long term goals for incoming refugees
- Maintain case files for client load; ensure that all documentation is in compliance with state and federal laws, as well as agency standards
- Developed customized career plans for clients by incorporating their unique strengths and goals into actionable steps for success
Employment Advisor
Refugee Services of Texas
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided ongoing support to employed clients in navigating new work environments,ensuring long-term retention and job satisfaction
- Provide employment, support, career enhancement and overall case management for newly arrived refugees in Dallas County, working primarily with Iraqi refugees who had assisted the United States Army in war in Iraq
- Conduct intake, assess barriers to employment, and identify and execute short and long term goals for incoming refugees
- Maintain case files for client load; ensure that all documentation is in compliance with state and federal laws, as well as agency standards
- Developed customized career plans for clients by incorporating their unique strengths and goals into actionable steps for success
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science, Studies
Oklahoma State University
Eastern, Stillwater, OKSkills
- Evidence gathering
- Documentation proficiency
- Public records search
- Detection software monitoring
- Suspicious activity monitoring
Certification
Series 7 - FINRA
Series 63 - FINRA
Security Industry Essentials - FINRA
Timeline
AML Investigator
MBO Partners, Bank of America
07.2024 - 10.2024
AML Investigator
MBO Partners, Bank of America
07.2024 - 10.2024
Insider Trading/Market Surveillance Investigator
Guidehouse
02.2024 - Current
Insider Trading/Market Surveillance Investigator
Guidehouse
02.2024 - Current
Manager of Financial Crimes Surveillance
Fidelity Investments
01.2024 - 04.2024
Manager of Financial Crimes Surveillance
Fidelity Investments
01.2024 - 04.2024
Global Intelligence Analyst
Fidelity Investments
06.2022 - 01.2024
Global Intelligence Analyst
Fidelity Investments
06.2022 - 01.2024
Business Automation Engineer
Fidelity Investments
03.2021 - 06.2022
Business Automation Engineer
Fidelity Investments
03.2021 - 06.2022
Fraud Detection Analyst
Fidelity Investments
05.2019 - 03.2021
Fraud Detection Analyst
Fidelity Investments
05.2019 - 03.2021
Licensed Securities Broker
Fidelity Investments
09.2018 - 05.2019
Licensed Securities Broker
Fidelity Investments
09.2018 - 05.2019
Eligibility Advisor
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
10.2014 - 01.2017
Eligibility Advisor
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
10.2014 - 01.2017
Employment Advisor
Refugee Services of Texas
10.2012 - 03.2013
Employment Advisor
Refugee Services of Texas
10.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science, Studies
Oklahoma State University
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