Levan Homeriki
Brooklyn
Summary
I believe I am a strong candidate for a role requiring an individual who is responsible, detail-oriented, requires minimal supervision, and can make sound decisions. I am friendly, adapt easily to different work environments, and have a strong interest in fraud prevention. My greatest strength is the ability to analyze situations from multiple perspectives—legal, commercial, and reputational risks—and make decisions in the best interest of the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk And Payments Lead
Lotto.com
New York, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Lead a team of three, overseeing daily risk and payments operations.
- Lead fraud investigations, identifying trends and control gaps.
- Develop recommendations and escalate key findings to Legal and senior leadership (C-level).
- Monitor and mitigate operational, legal, financial, and reputational risks.
- Oversee reporting across AML, fraud, payments, OFAC, Responsible Gambling, and geolocation.
- Conduct annual risk assessments and provide recommendations to Legal and the AML Officer.
- Manage compliance controls to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal requirements.
- Oversee chargebacks and drive improvements in dispute win rates.
- Perform transaction reviews, Fraud/Underage/Responsible Gambling investigations , and escalate high-risk cases.
Risk and Payments Associate
Lotto.com
New York, NY
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Performed daily transaction reviews to identify fraud, AML, and compliance risks.
- Investigated accounts, including PEP screening, and escalated high-risk cases as needed.
- Drafted chargeback narratives and supporting documentation to dispute claims.
- Managed escalations from Customer Service, resolving payment and risk-related issues.
- Reviewed and cleared flagged transactions in line with internal policies and regulations.
- Supported compliance efforts across AML, OFAC, Responsible Gambling, and geolocation checks.
Branch Manager
Currency Exchange International
New York, NY
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Progressed from Part-Time Teller to Assistant Manager and Branch Manager, leading daily operations and supervising a team of four.
- Identified and reported suspicious transactions; prepared CTRs and SARs in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ensured full KYC compliance by verifying customer identities and documentation for an international client base.
- Conducted customer screening using LexisNexis and performed OFAC checks to uphold AML and regulatory standards.
- Oversaw cash handling operations, ensuring accuracy and minimizing exposure to fraud and money laundering risks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fraud Examination And Financial Forensics
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Free University
Georgia, Tbilisi (Overseas)08-2017
Skills
- Common Sense
- EDD screening & risk analysis (LexisNexis, third-party tools)
- AML, fraud detection & payment risk
- SQLite (transaction analysis)
- Russian & Georgian
Certification
CAMS - Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist 2024 (ACAMS)
CKYC - Certified Know Your Customer Specialist 2023 (ACAMS)
Timeline
Risk And Payments Lead
Lotto.com
11.2025 - Current
Risk and Payments Associate
Lotto.com
08.2022 - 11.2025
Branch Manager
Currency Exchange International
10.2017 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Fraud Examination And Financial Forensics
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Free University