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NATALIE PISKUR

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with 5+ years of experience in compliance-related roles, seeking to leverage expertise in risk assessment, due diligence, and process improvement. Proven ability to coordinate program operations, manage client audits, and collaborate with stakeholders to foster a culture of integrity and accountability.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Background Investigations Coordinator

Ernst & Young
03.2022 - Current
  • Conducted client-required background investigations, reviewing and adjudicating findings against MSA requirements, resulting in a reduction of compliance risk
  • Collaborated with client engagement teams and external vendors to align on investigation requirements and streamline processes
  • Assisted engagement teams with navigating vetting requirements and participated in MSA negotiations with clients
  • Managed 5+ client audits per fiscal year, providing comprehensive documentation and explanations to ensure 100% compliance and receiving positive feedback on audit outcomes
  • Managed the internal promotion background investigations process for 300+ employees, ensuring adherence to guidelines and procedures

Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

AML Rightsource
02.2021 - Current
  • Assessed financial risks for 50+ clients per month, utilizing client parameters to mitigate potential business risks
  • Adhered to Bank Secrecy Act and USA Patriot Act regulations to detect, prevent, and report suspicious activity, resulting in the identification of 5+ potential money laundering cases
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of BSA/AML requirements and bank directives to ensure accurate and compliant risk assessments
  • Reviewed 100+ transactional activities daily, searching for negative news and analyzing activity to identify deviations from expected user behavior
  • Documented assessment summaries and investigative reports to support judgments, decisions, and recommendations
  • Identified and investigated 10+ cases of fraud in customer accounts using transactional history and trend analysis
  • Collected and interpreted internal bank data to evaluate various fraud types, filing appropriate SAR paperwork and contributing to a 5% decrease in fraudulent activity

Investigative Researcher

Research Associates, Inc.
11.2018 - 02.2021
  • Investigated and verified employment data for 200+ candidates monthly, utilizing automated employment verification services to report on professional credentials and disciplinary actions
  • Prepared detailed reports for clients, using data collected during investigations to support client inquiries
  • Collaborated with recruiters to meet tight deadlines for 25+ new hires weekly, prioritizing essential cases and handling sensitive information with discretion

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International and Global Studies, International Business

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
12.2017

Skills

  • Background Investigations
  • MSA Interpretation
  • Client Onboarding
  • Process Improvement
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Coordination
  • Data Analysis
  • Case/Database Management
  • AML Compliance
  • KYC/CDD
  • Fraud Detection
  • Risk Assessment
  • Regulatory Reporting (BSA/Patriot Act)
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Stakeholder Management

Certification

  • Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), Raleigh, NC, 11/20-22
  • Emerging Leaders Program, Chicago, IL, Participation

Timeline

Background Investigations Coordinator

Ernst & Young
03.2022 - Current

Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

AML Rightsource
02.2021 - Current

Investigative Researcher

Research Associates, Inc.
11.2018 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - International and Global Studies, International Business

Loyola University Chicago
NATALIE PISKUR