Felicia Belcher
Dallas,TX
Summary
Financial Crimes, Risk, and Legal Compliance Professional with over 20 years in banking and finance. Expertise in operational strategy implementation and complex project management. Proven track record in maintaining compliance standards and mitigating financial risks. Skilled in global financial crimes investigation, anti-money laundering, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Financial Advisor
JP Morgan Securities, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
02.2018 - 08.2025
- As a Financial Advisor, provided personalized financial guidance and investment strategies to clients all over the U.S.
- Recommended investment products and services based on thorough assessments of clients' financial goals.
- Demonstrated expertise in complex investment services to build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
- Collaborated closely with internal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, conducted thorough risk assessments, and delivered ongoing financial education to clients.
- Proactively identified opportunities for portfolio growth, implemented risk mitigation strategies, and contributed to strategic process improvements within the advisory practice.
Investment Advisor Associate
JP Morgan Securities, LLC
Tucson, AZ
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted portfolio analyses and crafted client presentations to support informed investment decisions.
- Maintained communication with clients to assess objectives and provide tailored investment insights.
- Supported senior advisors in crafting tailored financial plans for diverse clientele.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and firm policies.
- Participated in risk management and implemented process improvements to enhance service delivery.
Sr. Investment Support Specialist
JP Morgan Securities, LLC
San Antonio, TX
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Conducted thorough research on investment products and market trends to optimize strategies.
- Prepared detailed client reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Served as key liaison for client communications, assessing financial objectives and addressing inquiries.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risks.
- Provided advanced operational and administrative support to financial advisors and investment teams.
Accounts Payable Specialist - special project
Tesoro Corporation
San Antonio, TX
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Conducted quantitative research, analysis and reconciliation (via journal entries) of Invoice, Good Receipts and Inventory totals to correct general ledger imbalances.
- Liaised and interfaced with vital entities (to include: procurement, suppliers, logistics and manufacturers) within the supply chain for resolution of discrepancies.
Senior AML/OFAC Compliance Officer (AVP)
JPMorgan Chase
San Antonio, TX
06.2008 - 12.2014
- Subject Matter Expert in BSA AML/OFAC Compliance Operations: ensured processes and procedures were in alignment with the Company policies and Federal Regulations through designing, implementing, monitoring and managing OFAC screening processes and operations; resulting in a more streamlined, measurable and standardized operations.
- Drove Risk and Compliance initiatives and directed the quality assurance of the department's escalation and resolution of complex regulatory global sanctions and OFAC compliance cases.
- Developed and implemented department protocols and performance procedures that mitigated government fines and reputational risks.
- Supervised local department staff of 9 and provided OFAC Compliance Guidance to remote offices with a staff of 30-40 compliance analysts combined.
- Conducted educational seminars and trainings for Analysts, Compliance Officers and Management on best practices in mitigating Federal Regulatory violations.
- Conducted analysis and testing in preparation for and in response to Regulatory Examinations and Audits.
- Initiated weekly compliance liaison meetings with multiple lines of business to clarify each business' role in the adherence of AML/OFAC Regulations.
- Liaised with the Compliance Technology Team to test alert algorithms and update system controls and processes.
- Conducted investigations of financial and non-financial transactions (court subpoenas) to identify and report (via SARs and CTRs) suspicious activity in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act on a vast range of products and services.
- Conducted interviews with clients and various law enforcement officers, federal investigative agencies and officers of the court to obtain information in the use of AML and OFAC Investigations.
- Planned, directed, organized and enforced departmental business action plans for a new division within the Global Financial Crimes Compliance Division.
- Selected as the only Officer in San Antonio to train, manage and direct the day-to-day production and performance of 12 contractors in the completion of a special time-sensitive project.
- Created and implemented best practices for OFAC compliance to enhance accountability.
- Initiated and conducted knowledge sharing sessions with management, peers and other internal stakeholders.
- Designed training manuals and conducted training session to streamline OFAC screening process which resulted in a more uniformed and consistent OFAC monitoring and reporting process.
Cost Accountant
Integrated Human Capital
San Antonio, TX
- Supervised A/P temporary staff and managed daily processes to ensure operational efficiency.
- Processed up to 100 invoices monthly, totaling $15 million, while maintaining accuracy.
- Managed vendor relations to facilitate accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
- Resolved backlogged work, restoring order to disorganized records and processes.
- Identified billing errors, recovering approximately $2,000 monthly from a major vendor.
- Investigated and rectified invoicing discrepancies that previously went unnoticed.
- Examined costs against actuals to uncover inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
- Streamlined workflows to enhance productivity in A/P functions.
Treasury Analyst
Kelly Services
San Antonio, TX
- Ensured efficient banking structure to support global operations through strategic cash management oversight.
- Liaised with banks to manage and maintain daily operations of 20 international accounts totaling over $20M.
- Developed cash management banking solutions for all business segments, assisting Assistant Treasurer.
- Streamlined procedures for transactional amendments to global bank accounts in EMEA and APAC regions.
- Reviewed bank activity reports to ensure accurate processing of payments across Accounts Payable and Receivable.
- Posted cash activities to general ledger utilizing Oracle software.
- Drafted journal entry procedures specific to Treasury Department requirements.
- Conducted financial research and analysis to address auditor inquiries promptly.
Fraud Prevention Recovery Analyst
KFORCE INC.
San Antonio, TX
- Utilized fraud management systems efficiently to detect and mitigate fraudulent financial activities.
- Analyzed financial data to uncover irregularities in billing trends and regulatory compliance.
- Negotiated with responsible parties to facilitate recovery of fraud-related losses.
- Prepared trial balances for bad-debt charge offs, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Transferred journal details to general ledgers and data processing sheets for streamlined accounting.
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration, Accounting
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TXSkills
- SEC laws and regulations
- Portfolio management
- Problem solving
- Wealth management solutions
- BSA AML and OFAC compliance
- Investigations management
- Leadership development
- Regulatory audits and responses
- Bank compliance
- OFAC procedural writing
- Bank operations supervision
- KYC due diligence
- Risk mitigation
- Strategic process improvement
Certification
FINRA Series 7
Accomplishments
Financial Advisor Leadership Award 2023
Timeline
Investment Advisor Associate
JP Morgan Securities, LLC
11.2019 - 06.2022
Sr. Investment Support Specialist
JP Morgan Securities, LLC
02.2018 - 11.2019
Financial Advisor
JP Morgan Securities, LLC
02.2018 - 08.2025
Accounts Payable Specialist - special project
Tesoro Corporation
03.2015 - 02.2018
Senior AML/OFAC Compliance Officer (AVP)
JPMorgan Chase
06.2008 - 12.2014
Cost Accountant
Integrated Human Capital
Treasury Analyst
Kelly Services
Fraud Prevention Recovery Analyst
KFORCE INC.
Bachelors - Business Administration, Accounting
University of Texas at San Antonio