Dedicated compliance professional well-versed in policy development, training management and reporting. Well-organized and systematic with excellent communication and planning abilities. Looking for challenging position in fast-paced environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Compliance Officer
Grow Financial FCU
Tampa, FL
05.2019 - Current
Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
Liaised with risk management, internal audit and employee services departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
Monitored compliance with processes, policies, procedures and standards in regards to collection and management of annual contributions from shareholder companies.
Wrote and presented reports outlining findings and recommendations from compliance audits.
Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with deadlines.
Prepared training programs to improve compliance at all levels.
Provided guidance, advice and training to improve business' understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
Enhanced accountability and responsibility for compliance by allocating tasks such as assessments, mitigation, monitoring and auditing.
Reviewed company forms, marketing materials and communication procedures for compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.
AML Analyst
Citibank
Tampa, FL
07.2016 - 11.2018
Interacted with law enforcement agencies, regulators and financial institutions to coordinate investigations related to fraudulent activities.
Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
Investigated activities of institutions to enforce laws and regulations, assessing legality of transactions and operations or financial solvency.
Diligently performed analytical reviews of accounts that poised money laundering, terrorist financing, or other specified AML concern and risk. Conducted enhance due diligence investigations in support of policies and procedures.
Executed alerted investigations using global standard policies/OFAC/Sanctions, procedures, and tools, aimed at meeting internal and external regulatory requirements.
Night Manager
Amscot Financial
Tampa, FL
05.2002 - 08.2016
Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
Prepared nightly deposits by accurately counting cash, filling out deposit slips, and securing deposit in vault.
Restocked inventory on shelves by unpacking backroom boxes and filling empty space on shelves with appropriate items.
Reviewed audits and reconciled nightly sales transactions by balancing cash registers and reporting discrepancies.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Entrusted with completing compliance audits/risk assessment while maintaining productivity levels. Nightly completion of SAR, CTR, MIL, and counterfeit item processing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2019
Skills
Regulatory and Compliance Understanding
Critical Thinking
Fraud Investigations
Time Management
Legal Compliance
AML Software
Writing
Compliance Reporting
Certification
Credit Union Compliance Expert CUCE, Grow Financial FCU - April 2021
Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager CRVPM, CUNA - July 2023