Lana Hanhan
USA
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly analytical AML Investigator with over 20 years of experience in financial crimes investigation, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Proven ability to perform meticulous reviews of suspicious financial activity, assess customer profiles, and apply analytical techniques to detect and mitigate financial crimes. Strong expertise in BSA/AML regulations, suspicious activity reporting (SAR), and transaction monitoring. Demonstrated experience working across jurisdictions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enhance the effectiveness of anti-money laundering efforts.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Premier & Wealth Manager
HSBC Bank
- Led investigations and reviews for suspicious financial activity in high-net-worth portfolios, ensuring compliance with AML laws and financial crime regulations
- Conducted detailed analysis of customer transactions, identifying red flags for money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes
- Collaborated with the compliance team to document findings and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when necessary
- Managed high-risk portfolios, applying rigorous scrutiny to detect unusual activity and mitigate financial crime risks
- Trained team members on identifying suspicious activities and the importance of adhering to AML/KYC compliance standards
Senior Compliance & Financial Crimes Officer
HSBC Bank
- Performed comprehensive reviews of transaction monitoring alerts and cases, analyzing suspicious activity across global financial networks
- Applied investigative techniques to assess and document findings in a clear, concise manner, ensuring adherence to AML reporting standards
- Collaborated with senior compliance officers to improve transaction monitoring processes, reducing alert volumes and increasing case resolution efficiency
- Worked with vendors and open sources to conduct investigations and resolve compliance discrepancies
Team Leader, Wealth Management
Bank Al Etihad
- Led risk assessments and managed investigations into suspicious activities in high-value portfolios, ensuring compliance with AML, KYC, and other regulatory frameworks
- Oversaw customer due diligence efforts, conducting thorough reviews of client profiles and financial transactions to detect potential financial crimes
- Managed cases of potential money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing, escalating to regulatory bodies when necessary
Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer
Gold Financial Services
- Guided clients through the loan process while ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations, including fraud detection and KYC/AML procedures
- Applied analytical skills to evaluate financial status and detect discrepancies, ensuring clients met eligibility for loans and funding
- Reviewed and assessed transactional data for signs of suspicious activity, escalating potential issues to compliance teams as necessary
Education
Business Administration - Business Administration
Jordan Latin Patriarchal College
JordanSkills
- Transaction Monitoring & Risk Mitigation
- Suspicious Activity Investigation & SAR Filing
- AML Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge (BSA, OFAC, FinCEN)
- Cryptocurrency & Digital Currency Risk Assessment
- Advanced Excel & Reporting
- Open-Source Investigations & Case Management Systems
- KYC/AML Procedures & Customer Due Diligence
- Fraud Detection & Prevention
- Effective Written & Oral Communication Skills
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- AML Transaction Monitoring Systems
- Case Management Software (eg, Actimize, SAS, etc)
Certification
- AML Compliance (HSBC Certified)
- Regulatory Compliance & Financial Crime Prevention (HSBC Certified)
- CAMS Certification (In Progress)
- Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
- Financial Planning Certificate (HSBC)
- Foundations of Project Management (Google)
- Next-Generation Firewalls & Intrusion Prevention Certificate
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Premier & Wealth Manager
HSBC Bank
Senior Compliance & Financial Crimes Officer
HSBC Bank
Team Leader, Wealth Management
Bank Al Etihad
Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer
Gold Financial Services
Business Administration - Business Administration
Jordan Latin Patriarchal College