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Kareese Johnson

Fort Lauderdale,Florida

Summary

Experienced BSA/AML compliance manager with a proven track record in ensuring corporate processes and procedures comply with laws. Specializes in implementing effective risk management strategies aligned with a company's core principles and regulatory standards. Conducts comprehensive reviews of company processes, manages risk and compliance programs, and addresses non-compliance and policy violations. Provides valuable guidance to the business on key legislation, regulations, best practices, core compliance areas, and regulatory frameworks for reporting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Manager

International Payout Systems
06.2024 - Current
  • Performed focused third party risk assessments of existing or new merchants and processors, along with business counterparts
  • Conduct investigations possible true match in World Compliance check and Sanctions list
  • Assist with ACH audit- Nacha operating rules and guidelines findings and recommendations
  • Conduct onboarding,ongoing and enhanced due diligence for customers and vendors that ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations monthly
  • Analyzed and resolved all OFAC alerts generated from various screening lists.
  • Conducted periodic reviews on high-risk clients and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
  • Conducted in-depth verification of customers and vendors through KYC and KYB procedures.
  • Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports ( SAR's) in an accurate and timely manner for management review and approval
  • Oversaw BSA/AML audit findings and recommendations.
  • Assisted the Compliance Officer in crafting internal policies and procedures that adhere to legal requirements.

Transportation Compliance Specialist

Weload Logistics
05.2018 - 04.2024
  • Assist with auditing processes, coaching team members, and driving continuous improvement projects to remain compliant and efficient.
  • Coordinate with leadership team stakeholders and key stakeholders to prioritize assessments.
  • Coordinated compliance courses to align with team and company expectations.
  • Learned and analyzed government regulations to determine import and export requirements.
  • Leveraged comprehensive understanding of trade regulations, classification, duties and customs in managing import/export tasks.
  • Assist in establishing written compliance policies and procedures
  • Assist in internal audits to ensure compliance with the trade policies and processes
  • Review driver qualification files in accordance with required standards for approval.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
05-2018

Skills

  • Compliance monitoring
  • Training development
  • Data Analysis
  • Document reviews
  • Internal auditing
  • Risk assessment and management
  • BSA/AML Compliance
  • Leadership
  • Fraud
  • Enhanced Due Diligence
  • SARs/CTR
  • Risk Analysis
  • Problem solving

Activities

  • AirBnb Owner – Own and personally manage AirBnb's as a Super host




Timeline

Compliance Manager

International Payout Systems
06.2024 - Current

Transportation Compliance Specialist

Weload Logistics
05.2018 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management

Florida Institute of Technology
Kareese Johnson