KENNETH MBU
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Experienced in reviewing financial documents and digital records. Effective in transaction monitoring and evaluation to manage risk and protect institution, complete accurate and timely investigations and reports sent to cue from the KYC team. Talented in solving complex cases and making sound decisions on mitigation or escalation following all compliance rules and practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
AML Investigations Analyst
TD Bank
Hyattsville, MD
08.2017 - Current
- Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.
- Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
- Read fraud and security risk management-related articles and white papers and took part in webinars to keep abreast of changes in fraud and security landscape.
- Investigated fraud referrals from K Y C team and performed research using internal case management applications to minimize risk and resolve inquiries by mitigating or escalating by filling suspicious activity report( SAR) to fincen.
- Partnered with fraud manager to research and investigate cases.
- Prepared reports, metrics and research to support fraud initiatives and projects
- Capacity to investigate and resolve over 5 cases daily,25 cases weekly.
AML Analyst
Wells Fargo
Bear, DE
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Prepared reports, metrics and research to support fraud initiatives and projects.
- Identified threats, vulnerabilities and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation or escalation measures.
- Interacted with law enforcement agencies, regulators and financial institutions to coordinate investigations related to fraudulent activities.
- Communicated with compliance manager to thwart potential money laundering or terrorist financing.
- Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.
- Partnered with fraud manager to research and investigate cases.
- Directed and participated in formal and informal meetings with bank directors, trustees and consultants to gather information and discuss findings.
- Managed well over 25-30 red flag cases weekly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Banking And Financial Support Services
AKA PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
SOUTH WEST PROVINCE,BUEA,CAMEROON05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - CRIMINOLOGY
UNIVERSITY oF BUEA CAMEROON.
SOUTH WEST PROVINCE,BUEA,CAMEROON.01.2010
Skills
- Computer Proficiency(micro soft excel,word,power point,pivot table)
- Good communication and Collaboration skills to get work done
- Good Decision Making on mitigating or escalating cases
- Excellent Analytical and Critical Thinking,pressure management skills
- Self-Motivated and possess ability to work independently
- Well Organized with good Time Management,ability to multi-task n complete projects,cases or investigations on time
- In-depth knowledge of laws applicable to Money Laundering to include BSA, US Patriot Act, Treasury AML guidelines
- Knowledge of filling SAR to finCEN
- Ability to carry out in-depth investigation using internal and external case management application and software(LexisNexis,clear)
Timeline
AML Investigations Analyst
TD Bank
08.2017 - Current
AML Analyst
Wells Fargo
09.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Banking And Financial Support Services
AKA PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts - CRIMINOLOGY
UNIVERSITY oF BUEA CAMEROON.