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Samuel J Polland

Sales & Investigative Professional
Potomac,MD

Summary

Driven sales and investigative professional with a proven track record in conducting thorough and meticulous investigations and closing over $250,000,000 in sales. While successfully adapting to the fast-paced sales environment, I discovered my true passion lies in investigative and due diligence work. Now, equipped with valuable sales skills and a burning desire to return to investigative work, I am seeking an opportunity to leverage my investigative expertise and sales acumen to make a meaningful impact. With a keen eye for detail, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a relentless commitment to uncovering the truth, I am eager to utilize my diverse skill set to excel in the field of investigations once again.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Loan Officer

Embrace Home Loans
Rockville, MD
05.2015 - Current
  • Over $250,000,000 in originations since 2015 with a 4.96 average score on Zillow.
  • Generate and pre-qualify potential borrowers, complete all loan applications and documents, obtain all required supporting documents and information, process loan applications and submit a complete loan file in a timely manner in compliance with company and lender procedures
  • Maintain the highest level of business and professional ethics and practices
  • Report any potential suspicious activity for SAR referrals
  • I am currently employed at Embrace. Prior to Embrace I worked at a few other mortgage companies doing the same thing.

AML Consultant

Standard Chartered Bank
Newark, NJ
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Hired to provide subject matter expertise to help SCB respond to regulatory enforcement actions from the NYS Department of Financial Services. As a consultant member of the SCB TSU team, I reviewed cases on Norkom/Detica generated from detection scenarios, OFAC alerts, cash letters, negative media, wire fraud, and international checks to determine if AML concerns can be mitigated or require the completion of a SAR.

Assistant Vice President

JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
06.2013 - 09.2014
  • Team Leader of five Compliance Officers on JPMC's foreign & domestic Correspondent Bank Account Activity which conducted AML-focused enhanced due diligence transactional surveillance reviews to mitigate risk associated with politically exposed persons (PEPs), KYC record discrepancies, OFAC violations, Money Services Businesses (MSB), and exposure to potential terrorist financing
  • Identified appropriate scope and grounds for filing a Suspicious Activity Report for FinCEN with the TSS-GFFC regional investigation teams

Senior Consultant

Navigant Consulting
New York, NY
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Conducted domestic and international due diligence investigations in connection with fraud probes, mergers, whistleblower allegations, acquisitions, and anti-corruption FCPA compliance for Fortune 500 companies
  • Managed day-to-day operations of major investigative programs, which included: maintaining positive client relationships, invoicing, analyzing productivity reports, ensuring quality control measures were being practiced
  • Overseeing international contractors and ensuring delivery deadlines are being met
  • Integrity Monitor for New York City's monitorship of the multi-billion dollar reconstruction program established after Hurricane Sandy
  • Worked with Navigant's construction group to ensure that contractors operated within the scope of the program's regulations to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse
  • Managed relationships with international investigative agencies and reviewed investigative reports identifying criminal or disreputable activity
  • Negotiated pricing, drafted contracts, and developed follow-up inquiries.

Criminal Investigator

New York City Department Of Investigation
New York, NY
07.2008 - 05.2012
  • Conducted sensitive criminal and administrative investigations pertaining to white-collar crimes committed against The City of New York, including employee misconduct and allegations of general fraud, waste, and abuse.
    •Successfully obtained Court orders to return over $250,000 of misappropriated taxpayer money to NYC
    • Testified in criminal and administrative hearings, with state and federal grand juries, and at trials.

Criminal Investigator Intern

U.S
New York, NY
06.2005 - 09.2006
  • Assigned to a fast-paced wire room with investigators monitoring multiple targets who were members or associates with LCN organized crime groups.

Senior Investigator

USIS
New York, NY
01.2004 - 06.2005
  • Federal background investigations for the Federal civilian government and the military for positions of public trust and national security (to include TS-SCI and Yankee White).

Education

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
09.2006 - 2008.02

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
09.2000 - 2003.05

Skills

Prospect Targeting

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Timeline

NMLS 1281302

05-2015
Senior Loan Officer - Embrace Home Loans
05.2015 - Current
AML Consultant - Standard Chartered Bank
09.2014 - 01.2015
Assistant Vice President - JPMorgan Chase
06.2013 - 09.2014
Senior Consultant - Navigant Consulting
06.2012 - 06.2013
Criminal Investigator - New York City Department Of Investigation
07.2008 - 05.2012
John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Master of Arts, Criminal Justice
09.2006 - 2008.02
Criminal Investigator Intern - U.S
06.2005 - 09.2006
Senior Investigator - USIS
01.2004 - 06.2005
University of Wisconsin - Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies
09.2000 - 2003.05

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