SHELDON L SMITH
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented BSA Compliance Analyst with a strong track record in identifying and reporting suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorist financing. Recognized for fostering collaboration among team members and effectively training new staff, contributing to a high-performance environment while maintaining a 100% compliance pass rate.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSA Compliance Analyst II
M & T Bank
Buffalo, NY
06.2017 - Current
- Successfully review high risk customers by identifying, detecting, analyzing, and reporting suspicious activity with respect to money laundering and terrorist financing
- Maximize departmental resources while adapting to a constantly changing environment by adhering to compliance policies and control procedures
- Communicate effectively while collaborating with internal and external contacts
- Receive recognition from Management for demonstrating ownership and executing case progression above team average while still maintaining 100% pass rate
- Received the EDD/FDD Peer to Peer Recognition award for demonstrating outstanding partnership and promoting a positive work environment among peers.
Sub-Group Team Lead-Ops Spec I
M & T Bank
Buffalo, NY
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Successfully train/assist contractors and new hires while keeping up with my work functions to make the exit process run smoothly
- Contact customers according to compliance and business line requirements to inform them that the bank needs to terminate their banking relationship
- Review and update procedures according to protocols, guidelines and methods established by Compliance
- Promoted from Operations Associate III to Lending Ops Spec I for consistent exceptional performance
- Awarded (World Class Performance) for going above and beyond and exceeding company expectations
Foreclosure Specialist II
Bank of America
Getzville, NY
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Train associates, new hires and assist associates with any questions or issues
- Prepare foreclosure bidding instructions, work directly with attorneys, investigators, and insurers to manage the foreclosure process and research and resolve any related issues
- Able to independently manage priorities and multi-task to ensure all foreclosure timeframes and investor guidelines are met
- Demonstrate ability to adapt to a continuously changing environment with shifting guidelines and priorities
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Medaille College
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Risk Assessment
- Regulatory Fluency
- Communication & Training
- Office Technology
- Interpersonal & Customer Service
- Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Project Management
Certification
- Microsoft Copilot Trainings, 2026
- How to Communicate with anyone, 2022
- Coaching, Providing Feedback, Recognition, 2021
- OFAC Training (M&T Bank), 2021-2025
- Communication for Success (M&T Bank), 2019
- BSA/AML Red Flag Certification (M&T Bank), 2019
- Pep Training (M&T Bank), 2017
Timeline
BSA Compliance Analyst II
M & T Bank
06.2017 - Current
Sub-Group Team Lead-Ops Spec I
M & T Bank
07.2013 - 06.2017
Foreclosure Specialist II
Bank of America
07.2009 - 07.2013
MBA - Business Administration
Medaille College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Buffalo State College