Dedicated AML professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Governance Officer
Washington Federal
Boise, ID
11.2018 - Current
Oversight of BSA Quality Assurance Team, responsible for developing and implementing the quality assurance program to ensure effective and efficient policies, processes, and procedures are aligned and followed
Designed, directed, and executed the quality assurance program, practices, and policies. Provided guidance, oversight, and communication on quality program decisions
Recommended and facilitated policy and procedural changes. Develops quality standards and ensures alignment with internal practices and regulatory requirements
Advised senior management on results, trends, risks associated with business activities, and recommended course of action
Partnered closely with internal teams to solve inefficiencies and identify opportunities to improve existing issues.
VP, FIU Manager
Bryn Mawr Trust Bank
Bryn Mawr, PA
05.2016 - 11.2018
Assisted with execution of the AML program to ensure the bank is compliant with BSA and AML laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements.
Provided direct management, feedback, instruction, guidance to a team of BSA Analysts and Investigators to ensure performance was in line with competency standards and development potential was identified and promoted
Executed system data for productivity metrics, performed routine performance evaluations, reviewed AML casework, and distributed workload, to ensure workflow efficiency
Developed, implemented, updated, and maintained BSA operational policies and procedures
FIU Compliance Assistant Manager
Fulton Financial Corporation
Mount Laurel , NJ
03.2014 - 05.2016
Daily management of Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Team Leaders who are responsible for managing a team of investigators and analysts
Managed the workflow of the FIU Alerts, Investigations, EDD Investigations and Workflow Management and Reporting Teams
Responsible for the quality and process of the alerts, investigations, high-risk reviews and filing of suspicious activity reports
Recommend and implemented, as appropriate, controls and procedural changes to ensure quality and timeliness of investigations and reporting
Responded to audit and exam requests for Fulton Bank and all Affiliate Banks and interacts with bank examiners and BSA Auditors
Point of contact for 314(a), 314(b), Law Enforcement and Supporting Documentation
Performs the review and approval of Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)
Process of BSA E-Filing of the Suspicious Activity Reports through the FinCEN website
Responsible for talent recruitment, employee retention, and performance evaluations
AML Senior Investigator II
Capital One
Wilmington, DE
01.2014 - 03.2014
Daily management of central unit of Investigators
Manage daily workflow and operational metrics of AML Operations Team
Provide support and expertise to the AML Compliance organization on research techniques, capabilities and databases
Effectively communicates within team re-enforcing knowledge on key information, policies and procedures for all constituents both internal and external
AVP, EDD Team Lead
TD Bank
Mount Laurel, NJ
02.2011 - 01.2014
Developed reporting methodologies and processes, including partnering in development of a new case management system
Ensured that work of EDD Analysts/ Investigators supervised is in compliance and assisted team in the resolution of routine procedural issues
Oversight of EDD Analysts/Investigators that provide daily, weekly, and monthly metrics that are reported directly to senior management.
Manage complex analytical initiatives and interacts with different business units
Interact with business lines to obtain their databases and handles all system access for department
Write and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and recommend relationship retention or termination and track account closures as required
Corporate Security Senior Investigative Specialist II
TD Bank
Mount Laurel, NJ
12.2004 - 02.2011
Assisted with and lead the interviewing and interrogating process of internal employees within the bank
Case preparation, account reconciliation and case management database system processing to determine modus operandi, trends, and identifiable commonalities used in fraudulent activity
Assumed accountability of robberies occurring in the Metro Philadelphia area to include research and preparation of a detailed report that is distributed to all of Corporate Security /Investigations and senior management
Responsible for completing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) both timely and accurately
Education
Criminal Justice
Camden County College
Blackwood
2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
SNHU
Manchester, NH
2023
Skills
Ability to work independently and pay close attention to details
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Strong communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Reporting and Analysis
Critical thinking
Relationship Building
Team Leadership
Policy development/ Process Improvement
Fraud expertise
AML/BSA expertise
Over 10 years relevant experience in professional risk, compliance, or fraud in banking or financial services, 7 of which include management and/or service leadership