Kaylyn Hakanson
Summary
Detail-oriented BSA/AML Compliance and Quality Assurance professional with 6+ years of experience in reviewing legal and financial documentation for regulatory compliance. Skilled in analyzing paperwork, validating documentation, and ensuring audit-ready quality in high-volume environments. Expertise includes documentation validation, risk identification, and facilitating cross-functional review processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
AML / KYC Compliance Analyst
Wells Fargo
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducted high-volume reviews of legal and financial documents, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Validated customer documentation against corresponding records and supporting paperwork to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Analyzed legal entity structures and documentation to identify discrepancies and potential risk indicators
- Performed detailed reviews prior to escalation, ensuring documentation met internal and regulatory standards
- Utilized internal systems (SVP, DIPR, ICMP, Hogan) to support quality assurance and compliance validation processes
- Escalated incomplete or high-risk documentation for further investigation
FEC QA Specialist
DLL Finance
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Performed 250 monthly Quality Assurance reviews of financial and legal documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls
- Reviewed documentation for completeness, ensuring all data aligned with corresponding paperwork and regulatory requirements
- Conducted validation of documentation and case details prior to external or third-party review
- Identified discrepancies and supported resolution through cross-functional collaboration
- Contributed to process improvements in QA workflows, enhancing efficiency and accuracy
- Provided training on quality standards, documentation review procedures, and compliance requirements
Quality Assurance Analyst
DLL Finance
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted daily QA reviews of compliance alerts and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations
- Verified documentation against internal standards and escalated inconsistencies to maintain quality control
- Maintained 98% audit quality while managing high-volume review workloads
- Facilitated team training on QA processes and documentation validation to enhance compliance understanding
Contract Administrator
DLL Finance
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Reviewed financial and legal contract documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies
- Verified documentation matched supporting and corresponding paperwork prior to processing
- Identified discrepancies and worked with internal teams to resolve documentation issues
- Supported document processing workflows with a strong focus on accuracy and validation
Research & Remediation Associate
Wells Fargo
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Reviewed regulatory remediation and mortgage servicing documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Ensured documentation compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with internal standards, facilitating smoother audits
- Identified documentation gaps and facilitated resolutions to enhance final review quality
Operations Support Specialist
Sentry Insurance
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Maintained complete and accurate documentation for internal reviews, facilitating informed decision-making
- Developed procedures enhancing consistency and minimizing documentation errors, improving workflow reliability
- Verified documentation accuracy and ensured proper record handling to support compliance
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Brown Mackie College
06-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
In Progress 05.2025 - 04.2026
Skills
- KYC / CDD / EDD Investigations
- Regulatory Compliance (BSA/AML)
- Legal Document Review & Validation
- Quality Assurance (QA) & Compliance Review
- Documentation Verification & Accuracy Checks
- Corresponding Paperwork Matching
- Risk Identification & Escalation
- Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams
- SharePoint & Case Management Systems
- LexisNexis Research
Timeline
AML / KYC Compliance Analyst
Wells Fargo
10.2025 - 04.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2025 - 04.2026
FEC QA Specialist
DLL Finance
09.2023 - 07.2025
Quality Assurance Analyst
DLL Finance
01.2022 - 09.2023
Contract Administrator
DLL Finance
08.2020 - 01.2022
Research & Remediation Associate
Wells Fargo
05.2020 - 08.2020
Operations Support Specialist
Sentry Insurance
05.2017 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Brown Mackie College