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RENE PEREZ

San Antonio,Texas

Summary

AML compliance job is responsible for coordinating and monitoring AML compliance programs. Also responsible for assisting in developing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the anti-money laundering policies, procedures, and controls of the organization. AML Compliance Officer’s primary professional focus falls on the internal systems and controls that their institution puts in place to help detect, monitor, and report money laundering activities to the authorities. Their job is to ensure that their institution is not exposed to criminal risk and does not inadvertently facilitate financial crime.

Extensive experience in conducting a reasonable investigation with AML policies and procedures, Risk operation. Broad knowledge in problem-solving and researching, when investigating complex cases fraud prevention field. Ideal advocate for the customers while attending to detail to ensure adhering to policies and procedures and regulatory compliance. Exemplary bilingual (English / Spanish) communicator talents. Over 10 years experience in customer services/collections service roles requiring proficient abilities to communicate product and service rates, services, and benefits. Recognized as an effective team leader, motivator, and goal setter.

Overview

Work History

Regional Compliance Officer

International Money Exchange - Intermex Wire Transfer
San Antonio, Texas
- 05.2024
  • The Regional Compliance Officer will assist in the administration of the enterprise-wide Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations
  • Contribute to the activities of the Company's AML/BSA Compliance Department Program to include managing the high-risk agents by performing on-site reviews, KYC interviews, AML/BSA training, maintenance of associated documentation, and reporting to senior management
  • Select and organize routes visits for high-risk agents (based on agent risk models in accordance with departmental processes and procedures)
  • Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) on agent file information (KYC)
  • Review state regulatory requirements and prepare forms and training material
  • Visits agent, conduct AML/BSA interview, provide AML/BSA training, and collect KYC documentation as needed
  • Record and evaluate results and issue recommendation letters based on onsite findings
  • Escalate any alerts or other adverse findings to management
  • Document review findings in the appropriate databases including all pertinent facts and information to support result in a timely and efficient manner
  • Follows up on agent's recommendations, concerns and issues
  • Maintains awareness of regulatory updates and incorporate process and procedural changes into the onsite review process as directed by management.

AML/BSA Compliance Specialist

K-Force
San Antonio, Texas
02.2022
  • The BSA Compliance Specialist will provide quality assistance to members and staff, and will be responsible for the oversight and general functions of the credit union's Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) monitoring and due diligence to ensure continuous compliance with the regulatory guidelines and applicable laws
  • Maintain proficient knowledge of RBFCU Member Agreement, BSA/AML/OFAC/Fraud policy and procedures and topical knowledge for all credit union areas with the ability to work independent with minimal supervision
  • Process and investigate standard and specialized inquiries on AML transactions
  • Maintain a basic understanding of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and comply with regulatory laws pertaining to the credit union and internal policies and procedures
  • Examine OFAC alerts to determine if there is a match and take appropriate action
  • Conduct independent research as deemed necessary, using discretion to determine whether or not a regulatory SAR filing is appropriate course of action
  • Responsible for reviewing business through personal account activity, communicating with member directly to inquiry about the activity in question and providing resolutions to management.

Quality Assurance Specialist

K-Force
San Antonio, Texas
10.2019
  • Researched and resolved customer billing inquiries regarding merchant disputes
  • Provides expert knowledge and guidance in the design, assessment, implementation, and/or administration of highly complex quality assurance programs, practices, and policies
  • Develops quality standards and ensures alignment with internal practices and regulatory requirements
  • Identifies and evaluates quality standards, measurements, and process improvements to ensure effective and efficient business solutions
  • Designs direct, and executes quality assurance programs
  • Recommends and facilitates policy and procedural changes
  • Monitors the work of less experienced peers and team members and provides feedback and coaching as needed.

Senior Compliance Officer

Western Union
San Antonio, Texas
06.2014
  • Provides AML Compliance support to the agent of the Western Union and its affiliates to build programs that follow the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and other anti-money laundering laws as they apply to Money Services Businesses
  • Supports agents’ efforts to comply with company policies and procedures as they relate to anti-money laundering
  • Evaluates internal controls and anti-money laundering compliance programs for agents through transactions analysis, compliance review, and training sessions
  • Managed to follow up with agents concerning review findings
  • In addition to standard program reviews, the Senior Compliance Officer will be assigned program reviews that are more complex and non-routine including referrals from agent risk management, requiring more advanced analysis, reasoning, and judgment skills.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

Instituto Politecnico Loyola
San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
05-1994

Skills

  • AML compliance
  • Risk operation
  • Problem-solving
  • Researching
  • Fraud prevention
  • Bilingual communication (English / Spanish)
  • Customer service
  • Collections service
  • Team leadership
  • Motivation
  • Goal setting
  • Coordinating and monitoring AML compliance programs
  • Developing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing anti-money laundering policies and procedures
  • Internal systems and controls for detecting, monitoring, and reporting money laundering activities
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Administration of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations
  • On-site reviews
  • KYC interviews
  • AML/BSA training
  • Enhanced due diligence (EDD)
  • Reviewing state regulatory requirements
  • Escalating alerts or adverse findings
  • Document review and evaluation
  • Incorporating process and procedural changes
  • Oversight and general functions of BSA, AML, and OFAC monitoring and due diligence
  • Proficient knowledge of RBFCU Member Agreement, BSA/AML/OFAC/Fraud policy and procedures
  • Processing and investigating AML transactions
  • Examine OFAC alerts
  • Conducting independent research
  • Resolving customer billing inquiries
  • Designing, assessing, implementing, and administering quality assurance programs
  • Developing quality standards
  • Monitoring and providing feedback and coaching
  • AML Compliance support
  • Evaluating internal controls and compliance programs
  • Transactions analysis
  • Compliance review
  • Training sessions

Timeline

AML/BSA Compliance Specialist

K-Force
02.2022

Quality Assurance Specialist

K-Force
10.2019

Senior Compliance Officer

Western Union
06.2014

Regional Compliance Officer

International Money Exchange - Intermex Wire Transfer
- 05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

Instituto Politecnico Loyola
RENE PEREZ