Seeking the Manager Financial Investigations role to contribute to the compliance team's growth and success. Known for compassionate leadership, mentoring, and coaching that fosters personal and professional development. Passionate about guiding teams towards achieving their full potential. Committed to driving excellence and efficiency in financial investigations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr AML Analyst | AML Compliance
BETMGM
12.2020 - 05.2025
I wore many hats at BetMGM. Reviewed Analysts SARs and submitted them to partners, as well as uploading them to BSA. Assisted in SAR research and creation as needed. Informed NGCB if we had any BWR’s to file. Triage the cases on our tracker to be reviewed and remove those that fall below our review threshold. Assisted with the creation and review of SOPs. Wrote and regularly updated Retail SOPs. Held meetings with multiple departments to help them better understand their responsibility when it comes to AML tracking and reporting. Built and Managed the Retail CTR Audit. The retail specialist reported to me, and I would review their work and submit CTRs to BSA. In charge of editing and updating relevant information in Everi Compliance. Maintained relationships with operating partners. Reviewed and submitted exceptions for reporting failures. Maintained the log for exceptions. Also communicated with Internal Audit and supplied them with the requested documents.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting processes and streamline workflows.
Mentored analysts in AML practices, fostering professional growth and expertise within the team.
Conducted regular training sessions on AML compliance for staff across various departments.
Served as a subject matter expert on AML-related matters during regulatory examinations, demonstrating the company's robust compliance framework.
Streamlined AML procedures by identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements to reduce processing time.
Manager Title 31 Compliance | Title 31 Compliance
MGM Resorts International
08.2018 - 12.2020
I lead a team of our Regional Compliance Specialists. This includes training, scheduling, reviewing emails, reviewing CTRs, and SAIRS. I communicate with the properties regularly in order to make sure our procedures are intact and our reporting is correct. I have established good relationships with these employees through effective communication skills. I have a comprehensive working knowledge of Title 31, NGCB regulations, ICS, and SOP. The job requires working in a fast-paced environment with weekly deadlines and being able to make decisions on subjective matters. It is necessary to have a high attention to detail, and the ability to identify suspicious activity throughout the casino is needed. A few more of my responsibilities are as follows:
-Identifying inefficiencies, developing simpler ways to identify errors, and sharing them with the team
-Sending exceptions for compliance infractions.
-Assisting team members with solutions or directing them on how to proceed when faced with new challenges.
-Assisting with the roll out, training, and access for the Race and Sports Wagering systems.
-Use online Investigative tools to assist in suspicious research and reporting.
-Assist all Local and Regional Compliance teams with training.
-Travel to regional properties to train.
Compliance Specialist | Title 31 Compliance
MGM Resorts International
09.2013 - 08.2018
Reviewing and auditing Title 31 compliant applicable transactions across all gaming departments for casinos covered by the compliance auditing team.
Sending exceptions for compliance infractions.
Identifying suspicious activity and filling out SAIR's
Assisted with the roll out, training and access for the Race and Sports Margin Maker and PLEE applications.
Safety committee member/trainer. Evacuation training and completion following current SOP for submitting training to the HR training team.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering And Industrial Management
Dunwoody
Minneapolis, MN
High School Diploma -
Cloquet High School
Cloquet, MN
06.1997
Skills
Public speaking experience
Strong written and verbal communication
Articulate communication abilities
Active listener
Employee training
Comprehensive due diligence analysis
Suspicious activity reporting
Transaction monitoring
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Sr AML Analyst | AML Compliance
BETMGM
12.2020 - 05.2025
Manager Title 31 Compliance | Title 31 Compliance
MGM Resorts International
08.2018 - 12.2020
Compliance Specialist | Title 31 Compliance
MGM Resorts International
09.2013 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering And Industrial Management