Roberto Duran
Dallas
Summary
Results-driven AML Professional excelling in transaction oversight, reporting, assessment, and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance compliance processes and ensure adherence to BSA regulations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior AML Consultant - QC
Stellar Bank
Houston
04.2024 - Current
- Performed independent quality control reviews of AML investigations, transaction monitoring alert dispositions, CTR filings, and EDD reviews using Verafin and internal BSA/AML systems.
- Conducted sanctions screening reviews leveraging OFAC and other global sanctions lists, ensuring prompt escalation and resolution of potential matches in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal AML/CFT procedures.
- Documented QC/QA findings and prepared reporting packages for management and committee review, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Monitored quality assurance exceptions and tracked remediation efforts, ensuring timely corrective actions by responsible teams.
- Assisted AML Manager in oversight of QC/QA processes, enhancing AFC department controls through systematic improvements.
- Participated in special projects including policy updates, workflow optimizations, and system enhancements within the AFC team.
International BSA Team Lead & BSA Specialist
Allegiance Bank
Houston
04.2012 - 04.2024
- Analyzed financial transactions via bank systems and applications with primary focus on money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act issues, including terror financing, money laundering, fraud schemes, structuring, OFAC, Politically Exposed Persons, and illegal money service businesses.
- Recommended and completed SAR filings and reviewed Currency Transaction Reports ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed processes and procedures for International review program, KYC program.
- Reviewed international new account application packets and legal documentation for approval and quality assurance.
- Acted as primary contact for international operations, strengthening compliance and operational efficiency.
- Served as the point person for all International matters regarding operational details or compliance.
Compliance Analyst
Amegy Bank NA
Houston
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Conducted research and inquiries on clients to enhance KYC documentation and programs.
- Utilized diverse databases and applications to build comprehensive information bases for analysis.
- Analyzed financial transactions focusing on money laundering and bank secrecy act compliance.
- Investigated potential terror financing, fraud schemes, structuring, and illegal money service businesses.
- Compared account activity with previous currency transaction reports to detect ongoing illicit activities.
- Reviewed suspicious activity reports to identify patterns of potentially fraudulent behavior.
- Developed summaries and inferences from data analysis to support compliance efforts.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure thorough due diligence in client assessments.
Education
BBA - International Business
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2008
Skills
- AML compliance
- BSA compliance
- OFAC regulations adherence
- CIP and sanctions screening
- Due diligence practices
- Financial investigations
- Transaction oversight
- Quality assurance
- AML training
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist - 2014
Timeline
Senior AML Consultant - QC
Stellar Bank
04.2024 - Current
International BSA Team Lead & BSA Specialist
Allegiance Bank
04.2012 - 04.2024
Compliance Analyst
Amegy Bank NA
04.2011 - 04.2012
BBA - International Business
The University of Texas At San Antonio