Keziah Beyene
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Skilled in identifying, investigating, and resolving complex financial frauds with background as Fraud Examiner. Possess strong analytical skills to detect discrepancies and inconsistencies in financial documents and transactions. Capable of utilizing advanced technology tools for data analysis and evidence gathering. Contributed to reducing fraud losses by implementing effective preventive measures and conducting thorough investigations leading to successful resolution of fraudulent activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fraud Investigator
PwC
Chandler , AZ
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted investigations of fraud cases to determine whether the case should be escalated, referred for further review, or action.
- Analyzed transactional data and conducted internal and external research on subjects using a variety of research tools.
- Identifying situations meriting a suspicious activity report to be filed.
- Gathering artifacts for SAR development to draft SARs to be filed.
- Review and investigate the customer profile (PII).
- Establish effective working relationships with teams and client stakeholders.
- Articulate findings in a clear and concise manner, per the client's risk appetite.
- Meeting production targets and quality standards
Anti Money Laundering Investigator
Wells Fargo
Tempe, AZ
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Perform investigative research, root cause evaluation, and consulting regarding complex financial crime transactions, policy violations, and suspicious situations.
- Conduct data and onsite reviews, review findings, determine risk levels, and recommend fraud prevention strategies.
- Perform risk assessment and modeling to provide input and recommendations for financial crime strategies and models.
- Perform a detailed examination to detect transactional and relational patterns, trends, anomalies, and schemes across multiple businesses or products.
- Prepare documentation and refer cases for Suspicious Activity Reports, Identity Theft Operations, and Suspected Financial Abuse reports to government agencies and make recommendations to management
Universal Fraud Specialist Manager
Synchrony Bank
Phoenix, AZ
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Reviewed reports and individual transactions that appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity with 50+ customers daily.
- Tracked fraud cases and monitored trends to develop strategies for fraud prevention across over 70 million accounts.
- Produced detailed reports of fraud investigations, and presented findings to senior management.
- Coached and trained staff on fraud prevention techniques to increase awareness and reduce risk.
Universal Fraud Specialist
Synchrony Bank
Phoenix, AZ
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with external law enforcement agencies to support fraud investigations.
- Reviewed transactions and receipts to identify any suspicious activity over 70 million client accounts.
- Contacted over 50 customers daily to notify them of fraudulent activity and minimize impacts daily.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology With A Minor in Pre-Law
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2019
Skills
- Anti-money laundering
- Bank secrecy act compliance
- Customer due diligence
- Financial fraud
- Fraud prevention
- Investigative techniques
- Investigative interviewing
- Know your customer
- Regulatory reporting
- Suspicious activity reporting
- Transaction monitoring
Affiliations
- PSI CHI, Member
- Alpha CHI, Member
Accomplishments
- Cum Laude 2019
- Summa Cum Laude 2024
Timeline
Fraud Investigator
PwC
10.2024 - 01.2025
Anti Money Laundering Investigator
Wells Fargo
06.2024 - 10.2024
Universal Fraud Specialist Manager
Synchrony Bank
07.2023 - 06.2024
Universal Fraud Specialist
Synchrony Bank
10.2020 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology With A Minor in Pre-Law
Grand Canyon University
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