JASON TEJEDA

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance fraud prevention and detection strategies to protect the organization from fraudulent activities.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of analysts and investigators; providing direction and support to ensure thorough and timely investigations associated with external fraud, internal investigations and fraud alerts.
• Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on fraud awareness, prevention measures, and response protocols.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in fraud detection and prevention techniques, implementing best practices within the organization.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to fraud prevention and detection.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls.
• Prepare detailed monthly metric reports on fraud incidents, trends, exposure and losses; along with mitigation efforts and present findings to senior leadership and the board of directors.
• Evaluate and implement fraud detection tools, software, and systems; staying informed about advancements in fraud detection technology while optimizing existing tools for maximum effectiveness.

Financial Crimes Manager: Nov. 2021- Nov. 2024

Financial Crimes Investigator: Aug. 2019- Nov. 2021

• Lead and Develop Team: Build and guide a proactive Financial Crimes Risk and Governance team, enhancing their skills and technical expertise to address emerging risks and adapt to business changes
• Team Management: Oversee the development of team members, ensuring they are equipped to handle evolving challenges and regulatory requirements
• Reporting: Provide clear, concise written and verbal reports to senior management, executive management, and the Executive Compliance Committee
• Loss Mitigation: Mitigate financial losses by filing reports with law enforcement, identifying control breakdowns, and analyzing fraud trends and activities related to organized crime groups
• Evidence Handling: Collect evidence, analyze information, document findings, interview witnesses, testify in court, and prepare and draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Process Review and Audits: Conduct regular internal audits and process reviews, including second-line control testing, to ensure compliance and operational efficiency

Financial Crimes Detective: Aug. 2012-Aug. 2019

Youth Service Officer: Aug. 2010- Aug. 2012

Police Officer- Jun. 2006- Aug. 2010

• Investigative Management: Oversaw the entire investigative process, from initial reporting and detective work to the disposition and filing of criminal charges
• Covert Operations: Conducted covert surveillance operations to identify and expose criminal activities, contributing to successful case resolutions
• Case Management: Managed a high-volume caseload in financial crimes, including conducting investigations, interviewing victims and witnesses, authoring and serving search warrants, and performing other case-related duties
• Court Testimony: Provided expert testimony in court at both state and federal levels, supporting the prosecution of financial crimes and other cases
• Policy and Procedure Representation: Served as a representative on the department's Policy and Procedure board and adjudicating policy violation cases