Lisa V. Gibbons

Performed highly detailed reviews of accounts with suspicious activity pertaining but not limited to fraud, money laundering, and elder financial exploitation through the use of cryptocurrency. Compiled supporting documentation, determined action, drafted, and filed SAR reports or SAR not warranted reports.

• Performed blockchain analytics using Elliptic and open blockchain explorers to identify risk, on/off-ramping of funds.
• Collaborated with internal and external business partners, including legal, risk, law enforcement, state securities and Adult Protective Services, regarding cryptocurrencies and the evolving challenging landscape.
• Created and maintained FinCEN Alerts internal database regarding regulatory advisories related to fraud, money laundering (ML), elder financial abuse, terrorist financing, pig-butchering, etc.
• Assisted in designing automated efficiencies to support increased volume related Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR).
• Interviewed candidates, participated in the hiring and onboarding process.
• Assisted in the creation of NovoEd learning site aimed at new investigators.
• Verified subject/victim information through the use of nationwide database searches and OSINT.

Performed highly detailed reviews of accounts with suspicious activity, pertaining but not limited to fraud, adverse media, terrorist financing, market manipulation, and insider trading. Compiled supporting documentation, determined action, drafted/filed suspicious activity reports (SAR) or SAR not warranted (SNW) reports.

• Analyzed financial data to determine patterns of suspicious activity, including money movement and securities trading.
• Assessed customer profiles to detect any irregularities or inconsistencies with expected behavior.
• Collected evidence from multiple sources and analyzed them to assess the risk of money laundering activities.
• Prepared reports outlining findings from investigations, as well as recommendations for further action.
• Assisted in the creation and implementation of policy and procedures, including training material.
• Consulted with business partners such as legal, senior management, and compliance.
• Peer reviewed other investigators SAR and SNW narrative and case files.

• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve escalated issues quickly and efficiently.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and processes related to escalations management.
• Participated in regular meetings with other departments to discuss strategies for improving the escalation and case opening process.

Executed risk assessment, compiling supporting documentation and determined best method to mitigate risk related to diminished capacity and/or exploitation to the client and firm.

• Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
• Provided training on recognizing red flags of diminished capacity and/or exploitation and proper action.
• Strong networking and communication with internal and external partners including law enforcement, Adult Protective Services, and attorneys.
• Interview victims and subjects.

Client retention and growth via direct communication.

• Identify needs, educate, and instill confidence resulting in business growth.
• Set and exceed client expectation with increasingly complex issues.
• Facilitate money movement, execute trades, and explore opportunities for new business.
• Familiarity with stock trading, margin, options, etc.
• Pursued continuous personal growth and knowledge.