George Bemah
11131 Front Porch Ave Charlotte,NC
Summary
Seasoned Financial Investigator with over 7 years of accomplished experience in the corporate financial banking sector. Adept at conducting due diligence programs, performing customer relationship reviews, and identifying high-risk client typologies. Known for providing expert-level guidance on AML and Financial Crimes policy and procedures. A well-spoken Fraud Analyst with a comprehensive understanding of banking regulations and exceptional communication skills with stakeholders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Fraud Investigator
PwC
Charlotte, United States
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted investigations of fraud cases, documenting findings, and determining escalation actions.
- Analyzed transactional data and conducted research using a variety of tools.
- Identified scenarios for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) and drafted SARs for FinCEN.
- Provided clear and concise findings considering client's risk appetite.
Global Financial Crimes Investigator
Bank Of America (Contract Via Aston Carter)
Charlotte, United States
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Completed investigations ensuring adherence to closure and quality metrics.
- Reported facts to identify potential operational or compliance risks.
- Completed SARs for submission to regulators and/or law enforcement.
- Collaborated with management and stakeholders to resolve investigations.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis on financial crime incidents, identifying areas for process enhancement and implementing corrective actions.
Senior Fraud Investigator
PNC Bank (Contract Via Aston Carter Staffing)
Charlotte, United States
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Investigated suspicious activities and wire fraud, recovering losses and preventing illegal activities.
- Identified gaps and control enhancements with significant monetary impacts.
- Collaborated with authorities and other financial institutions on fraud matters.
- Filed SARs as needed.
Financial Crimes Specialist III
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, United States
06.2016 - 03.2022
- Trained and mentored specialists on fraud claim review and investigation.
- Supported Fraud Operations Manager on advanced escalation claims.
- Investigated and closed claims within the ATM & Debit Card Claims - Signature Fraud department.
- Consulted with customers and merchants to resolve disputes.
- Maintained top performance with high accuracy scores for over 4 years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
Washington, DC12.2021
Skills
- Leadership and Mentorship in Fraud Prevention
- Exceptional Communication with Stakeholders
- Comprehensive Knowledge of Banking Regulations
- Proficient in Fraud Systems: DAT, MARS, CIV, VISA, HOGAN, NICE - Actimize, LexisNexis
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
- ACH, Wire, Debit/Credit Card Fraud Detection
- Fraud Detection and Financial Crimes
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Client Onboarding and Transactional Review
Certification
CAMS - Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (Currently in Process)
Timeline
Senior Fraud Investigator
PwC
09.2023 - Current
Global Financial Crimes Investigator
Bank Of America (Contract Via Aston Carter)
10.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Fraud Investigator
PNC Bank (Contract Via Aston Carter Staffing)
03.2022 - 08.2022
Financial Crimes Specialist III
Wells Fargo
06.2016 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Strayer University