Shanna Conner
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Experienced Compliance professional specializing in the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-money Laundering, Sanctions, and Fraud Mitigation with nearly 20 years of banking experience. Servant Leader with 10+ years of effectively developing and managing large teams. Strong ability to work in a complex team environment requiring exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSA AML Compliance Officer
First Command Bank
04.2023 - Current
- Act as the firm's Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer. Develop, enhance, implement and monitor AML programs, procedures and controls to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations
- Act as the firm's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Officer, ensuring that the firm's procedures and systems in place identify, block, and report sanctioned entities appropriately
- Lead the firm’s AML team day-to-day operations
- Manage AML audits, and exams
- Manage AML Investigations, Due Diligence and CIP
- Manage the firm’s transaction monitoring system, making enhancements when needed
Apex Fintech Solutions
AML Manager
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving issue identification and resolution.
- Reduced case backlog by prioritizing urgent matters and delegating tasks effectively.
- Increased team productivity by providing guidance, training, and support to junior staff members.
- Implemented new procedures that resulted in improved efficiency and effectiveness of the resolutions process.
BSA Due Diligence Manager
Independent Financial
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Developed, implemented and maintained written Due Diligence (KYC/KYB) policies and procedures designed to detect suspicious activity of high-risk customers
- Managed OFAC operations
- Managed high performing Due Diligence team.
BSA AML Investigations Manager, Vice President
Centennial Bank
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the Alerts and Case teams
- Provided leadership, mentorship, coaching and acted as an escalation point for the BSA compliance team
- Developed and implement procedures for the monitoring and reporting of suspicious activity.
Virtual Compliance Consultant
Shanna C Ogundiran Consulting
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Completed reviews in the areas of compliance and made recommendations for corrections and improvements of internal control system, policies, and regulatory procedure for banks and fintechs
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of potential compliance risks in order to implement preventive/corrective strategies to address compliance issue.
Education
BBS in Management -
Dallas Baptist University
Skills
- Sanctions Screening
- Customer Due Diligence
- Financial Intelligence
- Policy Development
- Team Collaboration
- Compliance Testing
- Risk Assessment
- AML Investigations
- Project Management
Affiliations
- American Bankers Association (ABA)
- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)
Certification
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager 2021 (CRCM)
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (CAMS) 2013
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2016
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) 2017
Timeline
BSA AML Compliance Officer
First Command Bank
04.2023 - Current
Apex Fintech Solutions
AML Manager
03.2022 - 12.2022
BSA Due Diligence Manager
Independent Financial
10.2019 - 02.2022
BSA AML Investigations Manager, Vice President
Centennial Bank
07.2017 - 10.2019
Virtual Compliance Consultant
Shanna C Ogundiran Consulting
07.2016 - 07.2018
BBS in Management -
Dallas Baptist University
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