EDITH GRACIA
Dallas,TX
Summary
Seasoned Fraud Senior Investigator with expertise in financial crime investigation and risk analysis. Optimized risk management frameworks and led strategic initiatives, enhancing compliance reporting and team mentorship. Utilized project management skills to streamline processes and implement innovative solutions, achieving significant improvements in fraud detection efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fraud Senior Investigator
Freddie Mac
Plano, Texas
07.2025 - Current
Led comprehensive fraud investigations, mitigating substantial losses and influencing company-wide compliance policies.
Developed detailed investigation reports that directly supported strategic decision-making and compliance adherence.
Orchestrated stakeholder interviews, providing pivotal insights that strengthened case resolutions.
Enhanced risk management strategies through active participation in cross-departmental meetings.
FRAUD INVESTIGATOR
JPMCHASE
Dallas, TX
10.2018 - 06.2025
- Investigated complex financial abuse claims, analyzing a wide range of fraud alerts to uncover potential risks.
- Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with FinCEN, BSA, and AML requirements.
- Conduct forensic reviews of transactions and customer profiles using internal systems and third-party tools.
- Identified fraud patterns, recommending compliance and prevention solutions that strengthened fraud detection efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline fraud detection processes and meet compliance goals.
- Provided insights on risk trends, contributing to operational improvements through detailed reporting that informed strategic decision-making.
- Lead peer reviews and support onboarding of new hires by providing mentoring and feedback.
Education
CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) -
ACAMS
03-2026
B.A. - Spanish with English Minor
University of Texas at Arlington
Generalist EC-4 Bilingual Teacher Certification -
Project Management Certification -
UTSA Chase Academy
State of Texas Real Estate License -
Champions School of Real Estate
Texas Notary -
Skills
- Project management and compliance reporting
- Risk analysis and investigation
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Financial crimes investigation
- Strategic planning and process improvement
- Data analysis and compliance management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Volunteer at HealthLore and Cedar Hill Library
Timeline
Fraud Senior Investigator
Freddie Mac
07.2025 - Current
FRAUD INVESTIGATOR
JPMCHASE
10.2018 - 06.2025
CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) -
ACAMS
B.A. - Spanish with English Minor
University of Texas at Arlington
Generalist EC-4 Bilingual Teacher Certification -
Project Management Certification -
UTSA Chase Academy
State of Texas Real Estate License -
Champions School of Real Estate