AML Senior Compliance Analyst, Subject Matter Expert
Bank of America
10.2021 - Current
Provide oversight and integration of training materials and change initiatives to streamline processes and support procedural updates
Responsible for the onboarding of new Global Markets clients to ensure that Bank of America meets regulatory and internal Global Compliance Enterprise, Operational Risk, and AML policies
Facilitate support sessions for peers to answer questions about processes and procedures
Drive actions to address root causes of compliance risk issues
Create and distribute communication materials for updates to onboarding policies and procedures
Prepare presentations for updates to the UK Money Laundering Directive regulations
Build partnerships with Global Financial Crimes, Enterprise Screening, Enhanced Due Diligence, and Quality Control to ensure records are compliant
Perform AML/KYC due diligence reviews from assigned queue in a timely manner using internal and external systems
Facilitate UK CIP/CDD procedural review with Global Markets clients to reduce case processing time
Perform Enhanced Due Diligence on clients deemed high-risk and suggest account restriction or closure based on risk to the institution
AML Compliance Analyst, Subject Matter Expert
Bank of America
07.2017 - 10.2021
Responsible for the periodic review of existing clients to identify gaps and ensure that Bank of America meets regulatory and internal BSA, AML, and CDD requirements within GBAM KYC/AML Refresh
Perform AML/KYC due diligence reviews in a timely manner using internal and external systems
Proactively anticipate and identify client needs to streamline the refresh process and maintain a prominent level of due diligence
Perform Enhanced Due Diligence on clients deemed high-risk and suggest account restriction or closure based on risk to the institution
Complete remediation efforts to ensure businesses adhere to enterprise standard
Coordinate with Global Financial Crimes, Enterprise Screening, Enhanced Due Diligence, and Quality Control to ensure records are compliant
Develop executive-ready presentations for updates to the Money Laundering Directive regulations
Complete quality reviews to ensure peers are adhering to India CIP/CDD policies and procedures as India SEBI Subject Matter Expert
KYC Analyst (Contract)
Bank of America
02.2016 - 07.2017
Execute internal control processes to ensure compliance with Global Financial Crimes compliance standards
Provide AML guidance to line of business stakeholders for complex client accounts
Conduct investigations into adverse media, OFAC sanctions, and politically exposed person (PEP)
Review and validate customer information to ensure adherence to Customer Identification Program (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC