BRIANNA PEREIRA

• Conduct research, analyze, identify patterns, anomalies, and trends then analyze findings utilizing risk-based approach in a thoroughly and timely manner to determine the extent of suspicious or unusual activity.
• Designated as a 2-eye reviewer which includes filing investigations without Team Leader oversight.
• Chosen as a buddy to provide mentorship and support to new team members.
• Volunteered/engaged in various team projects.
• Utilize internal bank systems, public databases, and other tools to research and monitor transactions related to clients, counterparties, and related entities to alerted cases.
• Compile documentation and evidence, collect data, and develop initial and ongoing reports of investigations.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk individuals and businesses using all available resources.
• Investigate cases involving, but not limited to cash structuring, transactions involving Bank designated high-risk jurisdictions, high-risk businesses, wire transfers, commercial loan payments, and KYC’s from branches regarding their customer's activity.
• Prepare and thoroughly document factual and impartial findings in an accurate and timely manner related to all investigative steps.
• Efficiently communicate and support Team Lead/Management to determine whether to close cases, escalate findings and/or file a Suspicious Activity Report (“SAR”) with the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in compliance with established regulatory guidelines and time frames.

• Analyzed transactions records for company accounts covering credit cards, employee expenses and commissions reports to identify account anomalies and potential fraudulent transactions.
• Investigated daily transactional variances and conducted due diligence on clients.
• Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
• Applied proper codes to transaction invoices and ensure accuracy of data retention and record keeping.
• Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and monitored the end to end collection progress.
• Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records and detailed record keeping for employees and external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and management about transaction and payment requirements and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.

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• Monitored, Investigated, and approved transactional invoices and payments using financial software to assess balance sheet for variances and detect potential fraudulent transactions.
• Perform due diligence searches on clients and prospective stakeholders to support compliance with compliance guidelines.
• Maintained and processed invoices, payment transactions, and transactional ledgers.
• Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
• Monitored and tracked invoices, receipts, and deposit slips to generate monthly fiscal statements for Sr. management.
• Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees, vendors, and clients.
• Organized and carried out efficient month-end, quarterly and year-end processes and reconciliation reports.
• Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
• Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
• Processed payroll transactions for approximately 30 total employees.

• Assisted customers with managing their personal and business account, completing loan applications, and signing up for new financial services.
• Perform due diligence checks to support client on-boarding and client risk management.
• Completed special procedures for customers such as manual payment and check processing.
• Identified and escalated potential financial crime and identity theft activities through completion of Currency Transactions Reports (CTR).
• Investigated potential fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.
• Provided customer records on demand, including account statements and copies of checks and supported investigation into potential fraudulent incidences.
• Filed branch reports related to potential suspicious client account activity and liaison with branch Compliance to support financial crime subpoena requests.