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BAILEY PASCUA
Bank of the Sierra
Porterville,CA
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Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Fraud Analyst IDeposit Operations SpecialistAdministrative Support
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
Remote
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Experienced Fraud Analyst with 5 years in banking, focusing on fraud detection and financial crime investigations. Skilled in analyzing ACH, check, deposit, and online banking fraud, and in identifying suspicious transaction patterns. Adept in risk assessment, account protection, and collaborating with teams to strengthen security measures. Utilizes tools like Verafin and banking systems to protect financial assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
Work History
Fraud Analyst I
2 Years 7 Months- Reviewed and investigated 80–120 daily fraud alerts involving deposits, ACH transactions, account activity, and other potential financial risks.
- Investigated ACH, check, deposit, and online banking fraud, including unusual transaction patterns and potential account takeover indicators.
- Reviewed suspicious deposits, altered checks, forged items, and other transactions for fraud indicators and risk exposure.
- Analyzed suspicious deposits, altered checks, and forged items to uncover fraud indicators and evaluate risk.
- Examined online banking access logs and account activity to identify potential unauthorized access and account takeover attempts.
- Conducted customer verification and coordinated with branch personnel to confirm transaction authorization and enhance account security measures.
- Used Verafin and internal banking systems to investigate alerts, document findings, and maintain accurate case records.
- Prepared suspicious activity reports (SARs) and assisted with Adult Protective Services (APS) reporting to ensure compliance and safeguard vulnerable customers.
Deposit Operations Specialist
2 Years 3 Months- Reviewed deposit activity and transactions for potential fraud, irregularities, and security risks, ensuring compliance before establishment of dedicated Fraud Department.
- Analyzed transaction information and account activity to identify unusual or suspicious patterns requiring additional review.
- Identified and escalated suspected fraudulent activity related to checks, deposits, and customer accounts, contributing to enhanced fraud detection efforts.
- Collaborated with branch personnel to verify questionable transactions, obtain customer information, and resolve fraud-related issues.
- Assisted with fraud-related returns, account restrictions, documentation, and account reviews.
Administrative Support
5 Years 2 Months- Executed accurate data entry of confidential customer and business information, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
- Organized physical and digital records to ensure accurate documentation and efficient information retrieval.
- Coordinated outgoing mail and routine correspondence to support daily administrative operations.
- Coordinated outgoing mail and routine correspondence to facilitate efficient administrative operations.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
- Fraud detection
- Transaction Monitoring
- Fraud Risk Assessment
- Payment fraud
- Account takeover
- Account protection
- Reporting
- Compliance documentation
- Risk analysis
- Fraud prevention
- Report Writing & Critical Thinking
- Report writing
- Remote work discipline
- Remote work capabilities
Certification
ABA Intro to Fraud Management Certificate — American Bankers Association
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Fraud & Banking Systems: Verafin, Banno, Xperience, Yellowhammer, FINBOA, Visa
- Office & Business Tools: QuickBooks, data entry, digital records management, case documentation
Timeline
Fraud Analyst I
Bank of the Sierra
01.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Deposit Operations Specialist
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10.2021 - 01.2024Read More
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