Jacob Simpson
Jersey City
Summary
Compliance professional with substantial experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and transaction monitoring. Proven track record in executing quality assurance reviews and filing SARs, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for leading financial institutions, aiming to drive excellence in a challenging role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Associate
Guidehouse
New York
03.2020 - Current
Sr. Associate
Guidehouse Inc
New York
03.2020 - Current
- Executed quality assurance (QA) reviews on transaction monitoring function of major cryptocurrency exchange, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assessed cryptocurrency exchange’s compliance policies/procedures, identifying inconsistencies and deficiencies to align with internal practices and regulations.
- Investigated transaction monitoring alert triage and escalations and filed SARs for a major FinTech payments company using internal and external systems such as CLEAR, Google, and Silo.
- Conducted blockchain analysis to detect suspicious activity and investigated alert triage and escalation cases for potential SAR filings, managing queue monitoring and self-assignment of tasks.
- Trained new hires and contractors on internal and external systems for transaction monitoring investigations.
Anti-Financial Crimes Analyst
Deutsche bank
Jacksonville
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Reviewed and corrected SAR drafts escalated by AML investigators, ensuring accuracy in E-SAR forms for submission.
- Investigate transaction monitoring cases, analyze wire/SWIFT transactions, and gather supporting documentation for law enforcement. Monitor queues on a daily basis to assign cases to self.
- Utilized systems like Actimize, Norkom, LexisNexis, and Google to conduct internal searches and external research for case analysis.
Sr. Specialist, Fraud & Activity Alert
First National Bank of omaha
Omaha
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Investigated fraud claims and cases from activity alert system, providing timely support to affected customers.
- Operated bank systems and databases to generate cases and reports for fraud analysis.
- Managed customer inquiries and resolved complex issues efficiently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery processes.
- Developed training materials for new staff on banking procedures and compliance.
Intern Criminal Analyst
INTERPOL Washington
Washington
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with government agencies to locate and track international criminals, aiding in the successful apprehension of suspects.
- Assisted in coordinating international investigations and operations for law enforcement agencies.
- Conducted research on transnational crime trends and shared findings with team members.
- Supported the preparation of reports for various INTERPOL initiatives and projects.
- Managed case management responsibilities and enhanced law enforcement databases with critical information to support investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Diplomacy & International Relations, Economics
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ01-2017
Skills
- SAR reporting and analysis
- Blockchain and cryptocurrency analysis
- Fraud and AML investigations
- Analytical writing skills
- Quality assurance
- Blockchain analysis
- Compliance review
- Risk assessment
Certification
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), 07/26/22, ER-005102893
Timeline
Sr. Associate
Guidehouse
03.2020 - Current
Sr. Associate
Guidehouse Inc
03.2020 - Current
Anti-Financial Crimes Analyst
Deutsche bank
07.2018 - 03.2020
Sr. Specialist, Fraud & Activity Alert
First National Bank of omaha
09.2017 - 05.2018
Intern Criminal Analyst
INTERPOL Washington
01.2016 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Diplomacy & International Relations, Economics
Seton Hall University