Austin Coats
Meridian,ID
Summary
Detail-oriented financial crimes expert with mastery in financial analysis and risk management. Adept at managing behavioral analytics, conducting fraud investigations, and cryptocurrency fraud. Committed to driving impactful outcomes in fraud prevention and enhancing the capabilities of team members.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
BSA Specialist
Peak Credit Union
Olympia, WA
01.2025 - 03.2026
- .Served as subject-matter expert on cryptocurrency-related risks, providing training and managing case processes to enhance compliance.
- Conducted behavioral indicator reviews by analyzing customer financial data and establishing standard activity thresholds to mitigate risks.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of risk alerts and adjusted alert thresholds to improve the efficiency of the alert system.
- Managed customer escalations by providing a detailed framework of the organization's regulatory requirements.
Financial Crimes Investigator
Northwest Community Credit Union
Eugene, OR
05.2021 - 01.2025
- .Mitigated over $1M in potential monetary losses for members by neutralizing fraudulent activity.
- Conducted in-depth investigative interviews to determine the facts of each case.
- Drafted SAR narratives for all fraud cases while ensuring adherence to reporting standards.
BSA Specialist
Northwest Community Credit Union
Eugene, Oregon
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Filed CTRs for organization, achieving 100% audit score.
- Utilized advanced Excel capability to transform raw data into actionable data sets for reports to upper management.
Education
Master of Science - Business Management
Bushnell University
Eugene, OR12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR03-2013
Skills
- Fraud detection
- Risk assessment
- Compliance reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Issue resolution
- Behavioral analytics
- Written communication
Timeline
BSA Specialist
Peak Credit Union
01.2025 - 03.2026
Financial Crimes Investigator
Northwest Community Credit Union
05.2021 - 01.2025
BSA Specialist
Northwest Community Credit Union
06.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Business Management
Bushnell University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Oregon