Marlen Francis
WAUKEGAN,Illinois
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive Anti Money Laundering analyst with 3+ year's of experience in anti-money laundering, KYC compliance and risk management within the financial services industry and hands on experience as a machine operator. Proven expertise in conducting risk assessments, analyzing financial transactions and identifying suspicious activity trough data-driven technologies. Proficient in preparing detained investigation reports, presenting findings, and recommending enhancements to intern controls and compliance frameworks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
In Circuit Testing (ICT)
Foxconn
Mount Pleasant, WI
12.2025 - Current
- Create test plans and test cases as per project requirements.
- Generate detailed bug report,pass-fail reports.
- Successfully identified and documented defects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Machine Operator
Handi-Foil Corp
Antioch, Illinois
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated and monitored machines, equipment to ensure efficient production.
- Ensures safety protocols were followed.
- Collaborated with team to meet production targets.
- Assembled products, components with attention to detail.
- Packed products according to company standards and requirements.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks to meet production deadlines.
Process Associate
Guidehouse India Private Limited
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Performing onboarding and ongoing customer due diligence and collect other mandatory information as prescribed by AML/OFAC/local regulations on the customers of a US based reputed bank.
- Performing Due Diligence Management including initial, event driven and periodic reviews, client due diligence, enchanced due diligence of individuals and non individuals.
- Identifying discrepancies in the information (internal and external) available and escalating discrepancies.
- Conducting research about customers and their related parties using government websites, publicly available sources, company website, secondary data providers and to make case notes as per Bank’s standards and procedures.
- Assess the remitter and beneficiaries of the transaction, check if there is unusual or suspicious transaction, based on customers previous transaction and purpose of the account.
- Quality Assurance:
- Executed Quality reviews for multiple line of business including prohibited customers and business entities.
- Provide constructive feedback and coaching to drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality standards.
- Document the QC activities, including any findings or issues identified to ensure the work is consistent and compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Provide regular updates to team on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production updates.
Education
Master of Commerce - International Business Operations
Indira Gandhi National Open University
01-2023
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Operations
Indira Gandhi National University
01-2022
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Kerala
01-2019
Skills
- Learning and adaptability
- Coordination and teamwork
- Leadership and Motivation
- Multitasking Ability
Accomplishments
- Promoted to internal QA within a short period of time
- Recognized for higher QC score and productivity on rewards and Recognition programs.
- Acted as a SPOC for a team consisting of 8 members.
- Led and supported junior associates, offering mentorship and guidance to boost team productivity and faster production growth.
Timeline
In Circuit Testing (ICT)
Foxconn
12.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Handi-Foil Corp
05.2025 - 12.2025
Process Associate
Guidehouse India Private Limited
12.2021 - 01.2025
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Operations
Indira Gandhi National University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Kerala
Master of Commerce - International Business Operations
Indira Gandhi National Open University
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the details mentioned above are in accordance with the truth and fact as per my knowledge and I promise to deliver my best service to the organization. Waukegan, Illinois Marlen Francis