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DIANA SALAS

Glendale,NY

Summary

Senior AML Analyst in the Financial Crimes Unit with 9+ years of experience in banking and finance. Over five years of concentrated experience in banking compliance; with strong knowledge of Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations. Possess a BA in Political Science. Aiming to use proven investigation, and analytical skills to effectively fill a Compliance related role in your company.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Treasurer - Senior FIU Analyst

Apple Bank For Savings
05.2021 - Current
  • Completing comprehensive reviews of customer activity to identify potential anti-money laundering and terrorist financing risks.
  • Reviewing complex and multi-tiered relationships to determine if account activity is suspicious and requires the filing of a SAR.
  • Writing a comprehensive analysis of the account activity to support the disposition to close/escalate an alert, close/escalate a case, and file a SAR when required while meeting management defined productivity and quality control requirements.
  • Preparing summaries of customers with multiple SARs and high-risk investigation cases to the FVP, Head of FIU, BSA Officer, and SAR committee as needed.
  • Responsible for SAR filing Quality Review, AML Watchlist Screening Quality Review, and Currency Transaction Reporting Quality Review
  • Maintaining a high degree of relevant knowledge with respect to BSA/AML laws and regulations. This includes monitoring new and proposed BSA/AML related legislation, regulatory requirements, key enforcement actions, key trends, emerging issues, as directed by the FVP, Head of FIU.

AML Investigations Analyst

K2 Integrity
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Perform AML investigations and compliance reviews (on-boarding and maintenance) in conjunction with countries/regions, particularly in relation to high risk customers.
  • Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet and Databases consistent with the resolution of investigations.
  • Collect and examine financial statements and documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.
  • Document review findings, ensure awareness of conclusions and prepare a report of findings for Compliance and Business management.
  • Write and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and recommend relationship retention or termination and track account closures as required.
  • Maintaining a high level of relevant knowledge of BSA/AML laws and regulations.

Operational Risk Analyst II

Citibank, N.A
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Performed KYC reviews for consumer and commercial clients both domestic and international.
  • Coordinated with Relationship Managers, Financial Advisors, bankers and when necessary clients to collect necessary missing KYC documentation.
  • Further analyzed and reviewed documents received to ensure all aspects of a client’s KYC profile was in compliance with the bank’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program and policies.
  • Reviewed escalations of potential negative news related to financial crime, as well as Politically Exposed Persons (PEP’s), and determined the legitimacy, materiality, and relevance of the hits on a case-by-case basis.
  • Used transactional and customer records, external data, publicly- available information, and other information to identify suspicious or unusual activity.
  • Responsible for escalation of customer files for potential “blocking” where there is a pattern a suspicious activity that creates a potentially unacceptable risk for the Company.
  • Provided training on Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering procedures and systems for new employees.

Personal Banker

Citibank, N.A
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Provided a full range of banking services to individual customers, emphasizing personal financial counseling and customer service.
  • Developed strategies to grow the client base and implemented appropriate sales plans to target prospective customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints, issues, promptly and effectively.
  • Achieved personal production goals by expanding existing relationships and acquiring new relationships, utilizing effective calling techniques and leveraging bank products and services.
  • Adhered to operational controls, including legal, corporate, and regulatory procedures to ensure the safety and security of customer and bank assets.

Customer Service Representative

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank
11.2014 - 04.2016
  • Provided customers with personal financial counseling and banking/lending services.
  • Managed client portfolios of consumer/business banking products.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with partners to maximize sales opportunities and achieve sales standards with the goal of acquiring 100% of the client's financial services business.
  • Responded to and resolved “escalating” customer inquiries and problems pertaining to consumer deposit and lending accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Citi University of Queens
Queens, NY
08.2016

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • High sense of diligence and ability to effectively multi-task several complex assignments with tight deadlines
  • Strong analytical and research/investigative skills
  • Strong work ethic with ability to work both independently and with team members
  • Computer skills and knowledge of many software
    and online applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Fluent in Spanish

Certification

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

Timeline

Assistant Treasurer - Senior FIU Analyst

Apple Bank For Savings
05.2021 - Current

AML Investigations Analyst

K2 Integrity
03.2020 - 05.2021

Operational Risk Analyst II

Citibank, N.A
03.2018 - 03.2020

Personal Banker

Citibank, N.A
04.2016 - 03.2018

Customer Service Representative

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank
11.2014 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Citi University of Queens

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