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Robert Reid, II

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic AML professional with extensive experience at Guidehouse, specializing in EDD/CDD and BSA/AML regulations. Proven track record of enhancing team productivity by 25% through effective training and streamlined workflows. Adept in data analysis and fostering collaboration, consistently exceeding performance expectations while maintaining high-quality standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

AML Associate II

Guidehouse
05.2025 - Current

Provided AML and fraud expertise to PayPal, Inc. and Oriental Bank. Conducted case investigations related to AML and fraud investigation. Analyzed suspicious activities focused on structuring, Money Mule Scheme, Gambling, and cash activity.

  • Completed high level case investigations involving different typologies. Submitted 19 cases per week to help reduce client backlog.
  • Mentored junior level consultants on different workflows. Provide tutelage and guidance to six junior level consultants and helped increase their mastery of the project.
  • Maintained a high level of work quality for all work engagements. Averaged a quality score of 94% across work engagements.
  • Exceed performance expectations on all work engagements. Completed 20% more cases over the required service level agreement on weekly basis.

Financial Crimes Review Analyst II

Crowe LLP
02.2024 - 11.2024

Provided AML expertise to Cross River Bank and Horizon Bank. Conducted case investigations related to AML, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and EDD concerning Bitcoin, purchase of commercial property, and rapid movement of funds involving personal clients and business.

  • · Developed SAR template for new analysts to utilize for their new client. Team production increased by 25% based on analysts utilizing the same template to conduct their case investigations.
  • · Developed job aids to teach team members how to conduct more efficient EDD searches. Team productivity increased by 25% through the use of job aids.
  • · Conducted detailed case investigations by leveraging public record and analytical tools. Filed SARs on 75% of accounts that were considered high risk by the client.
  • · Developed SAR template for new analysts to utilize for their new client. Team production increased by 25% because all analysts were utilizing the same templated to conduct their case investigations.
  • · Trained new team members by development comprehensive job aids for conducting OFAC checks. Team productivity increased by 25% though the use of the job aids.
  • · Created a workbook for new analysts to utilize for the Horizon Bank work engagement. Analyst production increased by 25% based on all analysts utilizing the same workflow.

AML Analyst II

AMLRightsource
03.2022 - 02.2024

Worked on correspondence banking and private wealth management engagements for Deutsche Bank. Worked on Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and case investigations work engagements for M&T Bank.

  • · Worked closely with financial institution QC Managers to resolve escalated cases efficiently. Maintained a 98% resolution rate within defined timelines to meet financial institution service level agreement.
  • · Streamlined workflow process for case investigations conducted by M&T Bank. AML analysts utilized new workflow to achieve project service level agreement ahead of schedule.
  • · Counseled underperforming analysts working on alert review workflows. Identified problem areas for analysts and helped them improve their performance by 50%.
  • · Completed 3 case investigations per day for the Deutsche Bank New York branch. Achieved a weekly production rate of 150% which exceeded service level agreement.

AML Analyst I

AMLRightsource
01.2020 - 03.2022

Worked on transaction monitoring, aged alerts, and 90 Day review workflows for Truist Bank.

  • · Monitored and managed transaction queues to maintain operational efficiency. Identified and mitigated suspicious activity patterns, leading to a 25% increase in alerts being submitted for case investigations.
  • · Utilized data-driven analysis to identify vulnerabilities and implement solutions that reduced fraud incidents by 20%.
  • · Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize transaction monitoring systems. Project production increased by 25%.
  • · Coordinated with Truist Bank to identify aged alerts that contained suspicious activity. Identified 20% of aged alerts that needed to have SARs filed on the age activity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Master of Arts - Strategic Public Relations

University of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW

Skills

    EDD/CDD

    BSA/AML regulations

    Flow-of-funds Analysis

    Data Analysis

    Transaction Monitoring

    TMS Software: Prime, Actimize, Verafin, MANTAS, and SAS 71

    Research Tools: Thomas Reuters, CLEAR LexisNexis, Worldcheck

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

AML Associate II

Guidehouse
05.2025 - Current

Financial Crimes Review Analyst II

Crowe LLP
02.2024 - 11.2024

AML Analyst II

AMLRightsource
03.2022 - 02.2024

AML Analyst I

AMLRightsource
01.2020 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of Detroit Mercy

Master of Arts - Strategic Public Relations

University of Sydney