Goal-driven BSA/ AML/ KYC Fraud Investigator, responsible for investigating complex financial crimes committed against the Financial Institution with 8 years of hands on experience in the industry. Monitors and manages a variety of reports/alerts and escalates issues as warranted to management. Investigations include complying with regulatory requirements, performing CIP, KYC, EDD, interviewing witnesses and suspects, gathering evidence and working with law enforcement as required.
CERTIFICATIONS
ACAMS certification, Ongoing
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
AML/ FRAUD -SAR Analyst QA
Encore Bank
Dallas, Texas
01.2024 - Current
Responsibiities:
Investigate and manage complex fraud investigations ensuring cases are handled timely, and documented accurately with a concise case summary
Analyze financial transactions, documents, and other relevant data to identify suspicious and/or criminal activity
Skilled with understanding of various types of fraud that can occur in a banking environment, including deposit fraud. internal fraud. card fraud. ACH and wire fraud. kiting and money laundering activities etc.
Research/analyze data and recognize/evaluate patterns of customer activity.
Exhibit the ability to work multiple inquiries/investigations simultaneously.
Reviews transactional data and customer relationships to accurately identify cautionary/red flags and suspicious activities that require reporting for money laundering activities to make SAR filing determination and if a SAR is warranted, write and file a SAR.
Complete SAR input and other assigned tasks in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner within the SAR Control Team
Verifying the necessary files and data elements are entered and uploaded into the case management system
Regulation E (Electronic Fund Transfer Act): Familiarity with Regulation E, which protects consumers when they use electronic fund transfers. Requiring timely handling of disputes and error resolution.
Utilized automated systems to track chargeback case dispute timelines and ensure that all actions are taken within the prescribed timeframes.
Perform quality reviews on all SAR types in a timely manner adhering to internal and external deadlines and in accordance with current procedures
Maintained detailed records of all chargeback disputes, including dates of initiation, evidence submission, and communication with customers and banks.
Follow applicable established procedures to consistently produce thorough and complete investigations with all necessary supporting documentation to allow an independent third party to review the alert/case to understand the rationale used to disposition the alert/case and arrive at the same conclusion
BSA/AML - Investigator (SAR WRITER)
Independent Financial Partners
McKinney, Texas
04.2021 - 11.2023
Responsibilities:
Perform reviews of clients identified as High Risk in accordance with the Bank’s High Risk / Enhanced Due Diligence procedures.
Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practices to aid in compliance with applicable BSA/AML/OFAC laws and regulations.
Assist in the analysis and monitoring of account activity using reports and monitoring systems to identify unusual patterns or deviations from the expected norms for that client.
Prepare and draft a suspicious activity reports based on the investigation result.
Liais with Bank, external and internal customer (parties) to maintained effective communication with acquiring and issuing banks to resolve disputes efficiently.
Utilized templates for common responses and documentation, speeding up the process and reducing the risk of errors.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and routinely incorporate compliance in day-to-day tasks.
Prepare and ensure that all Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) are properly filled and submitted to FinCEN as prescribed by BSA eFiling requirements.
Assist in monitoring Bank compliance with the Customer Identification Program (CIP) regulations as defined in the USA Patriot Act.
Analysis of reports related to BSA/AML/CFT, OFAC, and FinCEN.
Create and retain case management records for all investigations to include cases referred for potential Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and cases reviewed through monitoring systems.
Ensured prompt and clear communication with customers to gather necessary information and provide updates on the chargeback dispute status.
Financial Crimes Investigator - AML/Fraud Analyst
First Financial Bank
Southlake, TX , TX
11.2019 - 03.2021
Responsibilities:
Conducts thorough investigation and analysis of customer/partner demographic information and account relationships, transaction activity and irregularities, and internal/external research to make risk-based decisions related to list screening, customer/partner due diligence, and potential fraud and/or suspicious activity.
Perform end-to-end fraud investigations, for various fraud typologies including loan file reviews, interviews, document findings and conclude in a clear and concise manner.
Performs various reviews to ensure compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other applicable Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) laws and regulations.
Prepares accurate and detailed written investigation findings and report submissions. Determines if additional tasks are required such as, account closure recommendations or customer/partner contact.
Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) for investigations and file timely in accordance with FinCEN requirements.
Exhibit the ability to pivot, as directed, within Financial Crimes Operations to perform accurate and detailed reviews while maintaining or exceeding average daily output and quality review scores.
Participates in internal and external training opportunities, team/department meetings, and industry peer groups to maintain advanced awareness of Financial Crimes Operations and industry knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Lagos
Lagos Nigeria
04-2014
Skills
Risk Mitigation
Trend modeling
Audit Support
Risk / Fraud Portal
Project/time Management
Ms word 360 - Tableau
KYC/ CDD/EDD
Lexis Nexis/ World Check/ Goggle
Secretary of state Website
Bridger / Moc/ Mantas/ Verafin/ Actimize/
Respect for confidentiality and privacy of information
Good knowledge of regulatory requirements, BSA/AML/CFT, OFAC, and FinCEN etc