RYAN DIES
Powell,OH
Summary
Experienced compliance professional with over 13 years of expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), fraud investigations, and financial crimes compliance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams in designing and implementing robust compliance programs, including AML/KYC frameworks, transaction monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies. Proven success in collaborating with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to evolving regulations. Seeking to leverage this experience in a financial services environment focused on combating financial crimes and driving operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGIONAL ETHICS & COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
Walmart
09.2019 - Current
- Lead strategic oversight of Walmart’s corporate AML and compliance programs, ensuring policies, procedures, and training align with regulatory guidelines.
- Spearhead financial crime prevention initiatives, including AML transaction monitoring and sanctions compliance, identifying emerging risks and developing controls.
- Conduct risk assessments and manage regulatory audits, driving the development of stronger internal controls to mitigate financial crime risks.
- Work closely with senior leadership and external regulators to address compliance gaps and ensure alignment with AML and fraud prevention best practices.
AML & FRAUD OPS COMPLIANCE OFFICER
MoneyGram International
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Directed AML and fraud prevention strategies for the U.S. region, identifying and mitigating risks related to financial crimes.
- Conducted compliance audits and ensured that agents adhered to AML and sanctions regulations.
- Led cross-company fraud reduction initiatives, achieving significant reductions in fraud rates while meeting regulatory standards.
- Improved the quality of SAR filings and compliance assessments through comprehensive QA processes.
- Reduced fraud exposure by collaborating with external partners to tighten AML controls on high-risk accounts.
ANTI-FRAUD & COMPLIANCE OFFICER
IntelHawk Consulting
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Consulted with financial institutions to assess and mitigate fraud and AML risks across a range of banking products.
- Designed and implemented compliance policies that significantly reduced fraud incidents and enhanced AML processes.
AML/BSA FINANCIAL CRIMES LEAD
USAA Federal Savings Bank
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Conducted investigations of suspicious activities, managing SAR filings in accordance with FinCEN guidelines.
- Developed effective controls to enhance monitoring and reporting of high-risk activities, contributing to a more robust compliance environment.
LEAD FRAUD INVESTIGATOR
Huntington National Bank
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Led internal and external fraud investigations, preparing SARs and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple banking products.
- Served as a key point of contact for state and federal law enforcement, providing expert testimony in financial crimes cases.
FRAUD OFFICER
Park View Federal Savings Bank
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Managed fraud and compliance efforts, developing company-wide policies that resulted in significant fraud loss avoidance.
- Directed the bank’s response to regulatory exams and enhanced company-wide BSA compliance.
Education
BACHELORS -
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Ethical Leadership
- Regulatory expertise
- Team Management
- Legal knowledge
Certification
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Currently Pursuing
- Board of Directors, ACAMs
- RCRA Hazardous, universal, nonhazardous waste certification, CMI
Notablecontributions
- Reduced fraud rate by 37% in current role through innovative fraud prevention strategies and risk mitigation processes.
- Led cross-functional teams in conducting compliance audits, SAR filings, and transaction monitoring, improving efficiency and accuracy in identifying suspicious activities.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to launch fraud reduction initiatives, successfully decreasing fraud incidents while maintaining customer experience.
Timeline
REGIONAL ETHICS & COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
Walmart
09.2019 - Current
AML & FRAUD OPS COMPLIANCE OFFICER
MoneyGram International
07.2017 - 09.2019
ANTI-FRAUD & COMPLIANCE OFFICER
IntelHawk Consulting
01.2016 - 07.2017
AML/BSA FINANCIAL CRIMES LEAD
USAA Federal Savings Bank
09.2014 - 01.2016
LEAD FRAUD INVESTIGATOR
Huntington National Bank
03.2012 - 09.2014
FRAUD OFFICER
Park View Federal Savings Bank
10.2011 - 03.2012
BACHELORS -
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
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