Andres Garcia
Mission,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Experienced in regulatory compliance and risk management within financial investigations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst
Lone Star National Bank
McAllen, Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Quality review of the cases investigation, fraud, high-risk annual reviews, and (RAP) remedial action process cases.
- Approving requests for information to customer facing lines of business (i.e., retail, trust, commercial).
- Provide feedback and guidance to peers.
- Assists the manager with the daily operations of the Financial Intelligence Department.
- Assists in monitoring USA forms submitted throughout the bank.
FID Analyst II
Lone Star National Bank
McAllen, Texas
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Worked more complex case investigations including fraud, and high risk cases.
- Performed assigned monitoring of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money laundering, OFAC, customer due diligence, account due diligence, and enhanced due diligence on new and existing customers using industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Assisted in the preparation of requests for information to customer facing lines of business.
FID Analyst I
Lone Star National Bank
McAllen, Texas
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Performed timely and accurate analysis, and investigative research from numerous internal and external sources to complete effective case investigations, and provides detailed documentary evidence to support the analysis performed.
- Performed Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) writing/recommendation.
- Maintained current knowledge of internal risk controls and loss prevention, including the reporting of suspicious or unusual customer activity per Bank policy.
Education
MBA - Business Management
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2022
BBA - Business Management
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2015
Skills
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Strong knowledge of BSA and AML related regulations
- Excellent coaching skills
- Attention to detail and a high degree of mental concentration for performing multiple tasks with numerous interruptions
- Adaptable and willing to learn
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Running
- Watching sports
- Spending time with family and my dogs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Lone Star National Bank
01.2025 - Current
FID Analyst II
Lone Star National Bank
07.2022 - 12.2024
FID Analyst I
Lone Star National Bank
09.2020 - 06.2022
MBA - Business Management
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
BBA - Business Management
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley