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
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)
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)
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
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
CAMS - Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (Currently in Process)
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