Esther Eze
Anna ,Texas
Summary
A dedicated and result driven AML/Fraud Analyst with over 4 years of experience in mitigating financial crimes, including money laundering and Fraud prevention. I also demonstrate an intensive knowledge of OFAC screening, KYC, Account review, Adverse new screening, data documentation and SAR drafting. Adept at utilizing data analysis, pattern recognition, and transactional monitoring to detect and prevent fraudulent activities. Excellent problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality while fostering a culture of compliance and ethical behavior.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AML Investigator
Prosperity Bank
McKinney, Texas
03.2022 - Current
- Analyze and investigate complex fraud cases including account take over, dispute fraud, shell companies, wire
transfers, complex transactions, and Synthetic identity. - Research customer account activity to determine potential fraud related to multiple channels (ACH, Cards,
Checks, Wire Transfers, Zelle, Cashapp, Online Banking, etc.) - Identify risk factors and trends of potentially fraudulent activity, including the development of trend reports and
key indicators. - Monitor transactions of customer accounts to determine if there are suspicious activities and recommend
appropriate risk decisions for SAR or No-SAR filing depending on investigation. - Utilize the U.S. Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Organizational AML policies and procedures, OFAC and other AML
regulatory policies to ensure customers are appropriately screened for risk. - Performed customer due diligence reviews, including risk assessments of customers and their related entities.
AML Analyst,
Valliance Bank
McKinney, Texas
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Reviewed each alert by pulling account activity and carrying out internal and external research to determine the
presence/absence of suspicious activity. - Checked customer’s KYC/CDD to ensure that it matches the customer’s profile.
- Conducted negative news search on customers and possible affiliates to check if they is any history of money
laundering. - Identified and remediated alerting activities based on the information gathered and determined if the outcome would be a non-issue or promote to case level.
- Prepared and filed Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) narratives for escalated cases.
- Collaborated with team members for timely completion/clearing of queues.
Business Support Assistant
Willis Towers Watson
Richardson, Texas
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Assist participants in understanding their Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) benefits and how to use them.
- Assist participants in understanding their Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) benefits and how to use them.
- Maintain and update participant records in the CRM system.
- Update participant information as needed, including changes in coverage, contributions, and reimbursements.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of participant data.
- Prepare and send communications to participants regarding their HRA, including updates, changes, and reminders.
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues related to HRA systems and coordinate with IT support as needed.
- Ensure a positive experience for participants by being courteous, professional, and supportive.
- Ensure all HRA activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards.
Substitute Teacher & Administrative Assistant
New York City Department Of Education - PS 52
Brooklyn, NY
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Fulfills short-term and long-term substitute teaching requirements for K-12 age groups.
- Adopts temporary leadership roles for after-school programs like coaching and tutoring
- Upholds safe, orderly environment and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Ensures that all school forms, staff directory and profiles are updated regularly
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
Education
DevOps Boot Camp - DevOps Engineering
Violet Streams
Online03-2023
AML Boot Camp - Anti Money Laundring
Koenig Solutions
Online04-2020
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication & Journalism
Ecole Superieure Sainte Felicite
Benin01-2016
Skills
- Financial Risk Analysis and Management
- KYC, CIP, CDD, EDD, SAR, CTR, MIL
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- Research and Fraud Investigations
- Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), The USA Patriot Act, OFAC
- Customer Due Diligence
- Patriot Act Compliance
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- Financial Remediation and Loss Mitigation
- Documentation and Reporting
Certification
- Certified DevOps Professional
Timeline
AML Investigator
Prosperity Bank
03.2022 - Current
AML Analyst,
Valliance Bank
05.2020 - 02.2022
Business Support Assistant
Willis Towers Watson
02.2018 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher & Administrative Assistant
New York City Department Of Education - PS 52
12.2016 - 01.2018
DevOps Boot Camp - DevOps Engineering
Violet Streams
AML Boot Camp - Anti Money Laundring
Koenig Solutions
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication & Journalism
Ecole Superieure Sainte Felicite
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