Laury Nwaru
Columbus,OH
Summary
Skilled analyst with record of success breaking down and improving business systems. Collaborates well to test, implement, refine and enhance systems and meet current and expected business needs. Excellent research, reporting and communication strengths developed over 16-years of financial experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Investment Professional
Morgan Stanley
Columbus, OH
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
- Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs.
- Conducted research to answer questions and handle issues using multiple systems and resources.
- Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
- Delivered guidance on financial regulations and requirements.
- Working with benefactors and financial advisors, to distribute assets in decedent's account
Investment Professional
Jpmorgan Chase Securities
Columbus, OH
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
- Completed trades to increasing profit number for clients.
- Targeted accounts at senior and executive levels and secured funding for future initiatives.
- Networked to identify potential new clients and expand geographic territories.
- Created and implemented strategic trading approaches.
- Educated and worked with clients on ROI terms to find accurate solutions.
Credit Analyst
Upstart
Columbus, OH
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored credit accounts routinely to identify and mitigate issues and prevent losses.
- Complied with internal controls and government regulations.
- Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
- Maintained compliance with applicable regulations and laws governing consumer credit.
- Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness.
- Participated in loan committee meetings to provide input on lending processes.
Account Surveillance and Fraud
Morgan Stanley
Columbus, OH
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Summarized all key information regarding investigation into detailed report for delivery to client.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with external law enforcement agencies to support fraud investigations.
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies.
- Reviewed transactions and receipts to identify any suspicious activity.
- Evaluated success of fraud detection systems to identify areas for improvement.
- Implemented internal controls to maintain integrity and accuracy of financial records.
AML Reviewer
U.S Bank
Columbus, OH
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Reported violators of financial regulations to appropriate parties for disciplinary action.
- Maintained fraud analysis models to improve company systems.
- Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.
- Partnered with fraud manager to research and investigate cases.
- Prepared reports, metrics and research to support fraud initiatives and projects.
Fraud Specialist/ AML-BSA Investigator
Huntington National Bank
Columbus, OH
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Coordinated data migration and consolidation efforts.
- Educated stakeholders on data protection tactics to reduce breaches.
- Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
- Tracked feedback at all levels and researched resolutions for common concerns.
- Helped deploy system enhancements to improve field operations.
- Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls.
- Gathered, reviewed and reported on findings.
- Trained business personnel in use of systems.
- Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
Education
No Degree - Software Engineering
2024
No Degree - Database Management
2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
04.2017
12.2021
- Series 7
Skills
- Investment Guidance
- Project Requirements
- Microsoft Office
- Stock Trading
- Financial Knowledge
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016
- Microsoft SQL
- Database Schemas
- Write Queries
- Python
- Database Administration
- Financial Crimes Investigation
Volunteer
Nigerian Women's Support Network 2006 -present (non-profit)
Vice President ( 2012- 2018 )
President (2018-present)
Timeline
Investment Professional - Morgan Stanley
01.2021 - Current
Investment Professional - Jpmorgan Chase Securities
09.2020 - 01.2021
Credit Analyst - Upstart
09.2019 - 03.2020
Account Surveillance and Fraud - Morgan Stanley
03.2019 - 09.2019
AML Reviewer - U.S Bank
11.2018 - 01.2019
Fraud Specialist/ AML-BSA Investigator - Huntington National Bank
02.2013 - 10.2016
Columbus State Community College - No Degree, Software Engineering
Columbus State Community College - No Degree, Database Management
Franklin University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration And Management
Licenses & Certifications - ,