Geoff Nelson
Cranston,RI
Summary
Results-driven BSA/AML professional with over 10 years of experience in risk and fraud detection across fintech, blockchain, and traditional banking environments. Expertise in implementing effective compliance strategies and leveraging advanced analytical skills to identify and mitigate potential threats. Skilled in navigating complex regulatory landscapes while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. Committed to enhancing organizational security and ensuring adherence to industry standards through proactive risk management practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Analyst
Bally's Corporation
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducted compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and fraud mitigation policies.
- Developed and implemented risk assessment frameworks to identify potential compliance gaps.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues and enhance operational procedures.
- Reviewed and analyzed compliance documentation, ensuring timely submissions in an effort to adhere to all state regulations
- Assisted in the preparation of reports for senior management, outlining findings from investigations into suspected non-compliant activities.
Senior Compliance Analyst
Moneycorp, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk as the company rolled out new financial products.
- Developed and implemented risk assessment frameworks to identify potential fraud concerns.
- Analyzed data patterns using advanced analytics tools to identify potential fraudulent activities.
BSA Analyst
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted thorough investigations into fraudulent activities using advanced analytical tools and methodologies.
- Collaborated with various departments to gather evidence and support criminal prosecutions related to fraud cases.
- Analyzed data patterns to identify potential fraud schemes, improving detection accuracy and response times.
AML Compliance Analyst
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Partnered closely with the recently acquired Fintech company (WePay Inc) to develop new fraud detection strategies
- Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
- Reviewed transactions in effort to identify suspicious and potentially fraudulent movement of funds and consistently exceeded targets.
- Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns through the use of various data visualization tools.
- Provided guidance in training of new colleagues.
AML Investigator
Citizens Bank
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Filed Suspicious Activity Reports to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN)
- Consistently exceeded goals and targets for both alert reviews and case writing functions in the bank's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
- Analyzed complex data sets to identify patterns indicative of fraudulent/money laundering activities.
Senior Foreign Exchange Analyst for Global Markets
Citizens Bank
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
- Matched all goals and targets set by management by processing over 100 transactions per day and worked with the foreign exchange sales team to process payments based on current market trends
- Guided department through several successful audits
- Provided guidance in training of new colleagues
Wire Transfer Specialist
Citizens Bank
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Exceeded all individual targets set by management by managing over 50 calls per day, helping to reach department's Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Ensured all payments were processed properly and passed through all relevant OFAC controls
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY12.2010
Skills
- Experience in fintech solutions
- Risk analysis
- Regulatory SAR filing
- Fraud detection monitoring
- Tableau
- Proficient in JIRA software
- Blockchain analysis
Timeline
Compliance Analyst
Bally's Corporation
08.2024 - 11.2025
Senior Compliance Analyst
Moneycorp, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
BSA Analyst
Atlantic Community Bankers Bank
04.2022 - 08.2022
AML Compliance Analyst
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
06.2019 - 04.2022
AML Investigator
Citizens Bank
12.2016 - 06.2019
Senior Foreign Exchange Analyst for Global Markets
Citizens Bank
03.2013 - 12.2016
Wire Transfer Specialist
Citizens Bank
08.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Syracuse University