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Chris Terry

Conway,AR

Summary

Experienced Financial Crime Analyst with a proven track record in detecting and preventing fraudulent activities, committed to safeguarding organizational assets. Recognized throughout a career as the go-to problem solver for innovative, out-of-the-box solutions to complex challenges, consistently exceeding expectations. Guided by the principle that "knowledge is power," consistently seeking innovative ways to combat financial crime. The objective is to leverage expertise to provide effective financial crime prevention, ensuring contributions are both impactful and valued by the organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Fraud Specialist

FIS
01.2024 - Current
  • Adapted Python for enhanced data analysis, complementing existing Power BI expertise.
  • Created a rule auditing platform to track and analyze the performance of updated fraud detection rules.
  • Developed a real-time alert system, enabling faster responses and improved fraud detection processes.
  • Designed a 90-day rule check system to evaluate key metrics such as false positive rates, fraud captured, and genuine transactions affected.
  • Enhanced data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency through innovative systems and continuous improvement strategies.

Business Process Analyst

FIS
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developing and implementing insightful intelligence dashboards tailored to various stakeholders, including Executives, Operational staff, and Analysts, supporting the Financial Crimes team in fraud prevention and recovery cases
  • Tracking operational performance, KPIs, and best practice metrics, producing regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards for management to action
  • Conducting independent analyses and assessments to address strategic issues, and providing insights and recommendations based on data analyses
  • Creating and managing integrations using Microsoft tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Teams) to aid analysts in their investigations, thereby facilitating more effective handling of calls and improving customer service
  • Serving as a trusted advisor to different Working groups, negotiating and influencing to achieve business objectives, and working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on strategic initiatives
  • Selected as a candidate for the FIS GSS Leadership Program, demonstrating commitment to growth and leadership
  • Pioneered an initiative to identify and address a new type of fraud scheme, bolstering analysts' capabilities in early detection, comprehensive investigation, and effective resolution
  • This strategic leadership significantly enhanced team's readiness and adaptability in the face of evolving financial security threat
  • Spearheaded the adoption of Microsoft's Power Platform within the team, acquiring proficiency as the first user and subsequently mentoring colleagues to enhance their understanding and utilization of the platform, thereby strengthening collective ability to tackle financial security challenges

Financial Crimes Analyst

FIS
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Fraud Detection and Prevention: Regularly monitor transaction data to identify and investigate suspicious activities that could indicate potential fraud
  • Implement preventive measures to mitigate the risk of financial crime in payment processing operations
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all financial transactions and operations comply with local, national, and international anti-fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of these regulations and apply them effectively in daily tasks
  • Reporting and Documentation: Create detailed reports on findings from fraud investigations, including the nature of the fraud, parties involved, and steps taken to resolve the issue
  • Maintain clear and accurate records of all transactions and investigations to ensure transparency and to support future audits
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, such as law enforcement and regulatory agencies, to address cases of financial crime
  • Provide insights and recommendations to enhance the company's fraud detection and prevention strategies
  • Successfully identified fraudulent activities amounting to over $500 million, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills in financial crime detection
  • Developed an innovative notification system that reduced financial risk exposure by over $3 million, by promptly alerting on unauthorized access by bad actors to merchant accounts
  • Created a multifaceted Analytics Dashboard for various fraud schemes, contributing to the identification of patterns and trends in malicious activities, thereby enhancing proactive measures against financial crime.
  • Collaborated with diverse business lines to establish an alerting mechanism driven by phone number analytics, augmenting fraud detection capabilities and ensuring swift response to potential threats

Physical Security Operator

FIS
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Established a security baseline for monthly door testing
  • Developed a new procedure for Panic Button response
  • Established Key Management System
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Provides physical security of facilities using automated security systems and employee
  • Monitors and reacts to security and life safety alarms while dispatching security officers
  • Maintains documentation of facilities Data Centers
  • Operates surveillance or security systems and provides access to surveillance records for law enforcement agencies

Physical Security Specialist / Captain

Baptist Health
06.2016 - 01.2020
  • Leader of the year 2016
  • Developed security plan for opening of new facilities
  • Developed policies for officers at new facility
  • Configures CCTV(ExacqVision), Access Control (CCure 9000), and Panic Button system for new facility
  • Supplied training to employees about active shooter, bomb threats, and other emergency procedures
  • Maintained Cybersecurity awareness among officers

Lieutenant

Baptist Health
03.2016 - 06.2016
  • Assisted Locksmith in creating a key management system
  • Supply leadership to subordinates in the absence of the Shift Leader so that all department Security/Supplies scheduling coordination in order that their duty area is properly staffed
  • To Provide training to employee in order that they may carry out their job following policy and procedure
  • Helps in maintenance of safety, internal /external disasters that might occur on BH properties
  • Always supplies regular security functions and works in a regular security post when not acting in a supervisory ability

Security Officer

Baptist Health
06.2013 - 03.2016
  • Developed a procedure manual for Security Operation Center
  • To ensure all departmental security/safety objectives are maintained and fulfilled by providing the appropriate loss prevention program for patients, visitors, employees, and Baptist Health properties
  • Control traffic, perform requested services, aid in the maintenance of safety, fires, and disasters

Education

Master of Science - Data Science

Eastern University, PA
01-2026

MBA -

Eastern University, PA
01-2026

Bachelor of Science - BS - Cybersecurity

University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
01.2021

Associate of Science - AS - Technology and Engineering

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical, North Little Rock, AR
01.2018

Skills

  • Power BI
  • Power Automate
  • SQL
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Python
  • Financial Fraud

Timeline

Senior Fraud Specialist - FIS
01.2024 - Current
Business Process Analyst - FIS
03.2022 - 01.2024
Financial Crimes Analyst - FIS
08.2021 - 03.2022
Physical Security Operator - FIS
01.2020 - 08.2021
Physical Security Specialist / Captain - Baptist Health
06.2016 - 01.2020
Lieutenant - Baptist Health
03.2016 - 06.2016
Security Officer - Baptist Health
06.2013 - 03.2016
Eastern University - Master of Science, Data Science
Eastern University - MBA,
University of Central Arkansas - Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical - Associate of Science - AS, Technology and Engineering
Chris Terry