Carissa Jaehnert
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Senior Consultant with 5 years of expertise in Financial Crimes Compliance, Fraud Prevention, and Cryptocurrency Investigations. A Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with a proven track record in conducting detailed financial crime investigations, leading blockchain analytics training programs, and delivering impactful compliance solutions to global clients. Known for analytical expertise in tracing illicit digital asset transactions, enhancing compliance systems, and driving successful anti-money laundering (AML) efforts across the public and private sectors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Senior Consultant / Junior Cyber Forensic Analyst
Guidehouse, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
- Has provided digital asset expertise to more than 20 federal agents on active investigations.
- Works alongside forensic accountants and open-source intelligence experts to conduct financial analyses of target accounts, open-source research, and phone records analyses.
- Collaborates with internal teams, special agents, and assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) to identify case priorities and to provide timely recommendations and findings.
- Contributions have resulted in conviction by plea agreements, asset seizures, and successful proffer agreements.
Senior Consultant / Blockchain Analysis Instructor
Guidehouse, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Lead instructor for an intensive 4-day, 16-hour course on how to use a blockchain analytics software program.
- Has trained over 400 law enforcement officers, compliance officers, and investigators worldwide.
- Beyond instruction, supports users with account-related issues and blockchain inquiries, ensuring a seamless and exceptional customer experience.
Consultant II / Project Manager
Guidehouse, Inc.
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed a tracker of over 80,000 potentially fraudulent applications to a state assistance program, contributing to the state's efforts to save/recover millions of dollars in expenses.
- Used Excel and Power BI to identify errors and inconsistencies in the tracker and case management system, updated the tracker with accurate dispositions, assigned applications to appropriate checklists for review, and created client-facing reports.
- Served as the primary liaison between internal teams and the state, ensuring clear communication and alignment on program objectives and challenges.
Consultant I / Cryptocurrency Investigations Analyst
Guidehouse, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Investigative analyst for two leading cryptocurrency exchanges and assisted in the drafting and filing of suspicious activity reports (SARs).
- Contributed to the disposition of approximately 220,000 virtual currency alerts and the filing of over 1,700 SARs with the U.S Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Consultant I / AML Compliance Analyst
Guidehouse, Inc.
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Investigated financial accounts suspected of fraudulent activity for a money services business (MSB).
- Performed transaction analysis on 20+ accounts per day to identify potentially fraudulent and/or unauthorized transactions.
- Conducted comprehensive research on alerted account holders using both internal and external resources (such as CLEAR, LexisNexis, and Google), and drafted dismissals or SARs.
- Recognized as a top performer and earned multiple merit awards from managers for contributions to the MSB's compliance efforts.
Paralegal
Ahmuty Demers & McManus
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Excelled in reviewing thousands of pages worth of medical records, carefully identifying key medical information, driving significant advancements in cases.
Paralegal
Zaremba Brown, PLLC
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits for more than 10 cases at a time.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY05-2019
Skills
- Forensic Accounting
- Mobile Forensics Investigations
- Financial Crime Compliance & Fraud Prevention
- Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Investigations
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Research
- Transaction Monitoring & Suspicious Activity Detection
- Know Your Customer (KYC) / Customer Due Diligence (CDD) / Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Data Analysis & Organization
- Project Management & Strategic Planning
Clearance
Public Trust
Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Power BI
- Chainalysis Reactor
- TRM Labs
- PLX
Certification
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC)
- Chainalysis Investigation Specialist Certification (CISC)
- Chainalysis KYT Certification (CKC)
- Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC)
Affiliations
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
- Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics)
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Pi Delta Phi (French)
- Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics)
Accomplishments
- May 2019 - U.S. Fulbright Semi-Finalist
- May 2019 - Issued by Skidmore College · Recipient of William E. Weiss Memorial Award in Economics
Languages
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Consultant / Junior Cyber Forensic Analyst
Guidehouse, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Senior Consultant / Blockchain Analysis Instructor
Guidehouse, Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Consultant II / Project Manager
Guidehouse, Inc.
01.2022 - 05.2024
Consultant I / Cryptocurrency Investigations Analyst
Guidehouse, Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2021
Consultant I / AML Compliance Analyst
Guidehouse, Inc.
05.2020 - 12.2020
Paralegal
Zaremba Brown, PLLC
07.2019 - 10.2019
Paralegal
Ahmuty Demers & McManus
05.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Skidmore College
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