Results-driven AML investigator who has investigated thousands of cases involving potential money laundering, fraud, insider trading, and other illicit activity. Possess extensive knowledge of OFAC, FinCEN, BSA, FATF and USA Patriot Act regulations. Thorough and detailed-oriented. Strong business writing, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AML Surveillance Analyst
RBC Wealth Management, Downtown Minneapolis
Downtown Minneapolis
08.2022 - Current
Completed high case volume involving cases of various levels of complexity without significant case aging enabling the AML department to stay on track as a whole.
Reviewed hundreds of politically exposed persons (PEPs) and other high-risk individuals and businesses on a periodic basis to ensure compliance with high-risk customer policies.
Reviewed wire activity on a monthly basis (typically 1,000 to 2,000 wires monthly) much of which involved high-risk jurisdictions for potential case creation.
Assisted in renovating the wire report database which reduced wire count by approximately 600 wires monthly and reduced investigation time.
Helped identify deficiency in triage review of detection of high-risk low-priced securities activity.
Identified suspicious activity which lead to a new typology in SAR forms (perceived structuring).
Oversaw AML compliance inbox to respond to ad-hoc AML concerns, manage account freezes, respond to 314(b) subpoena requests, etc.
Revised various job aids for increased simplicity regarding deadlines and additional instruction regarding Salesforce databases.
AML Investigator
US Bancorp, Downtown Minneapolis
Downtown Minneapolis
06.2017 - 04.2022
Presented cases involving high-profile money laundering and mass market fraud to Secret Service and nationwide US Bank AML department for educational purposes.
Investigated thousands of cases in strict adherence to OFAC consent order until ensuring US Bank got this order lifted.
Consistently excelled in performance and quality metrics (both annually averaging over 100%).
Assisted in reviewing peer cases for quality control, appropriate case determinations, and compliance with FinCEN and internal bank standards.
Involved in offering case work policy/methodology alterations for greater efficiency.
Received commendation from the review team for quality of work as well as management in the form of rewards/recognition for notable case work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Twin Cities
Skills
SAR and report writing
Fraud detection and transaction analysis
High-risk jurisdiction assessment
Salesforce proficiency
Regulatory compliance expertise
EDD and HRC monitoring
Analytical reasoning skills
Transaction monitoring strategies
Suspicious activity identification
AML compliance practices
Wire transfer review processes
Customer due diligence procedures
Financial regulation knowledge
Quality control measures
Certification
Certified Anti Money Laundering Investigator (CAMS) ACAMS, 2025