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SIMON KAGONDU

AML Analyst
Raeford,NC

Summary

Astute AML/EDD/FRAUD Analyst with 5 years of working experience in the banking sector. Skilled in Fraud analysis, Anti-Money Laundering, Enhanced due diligence, PEP screening, SAR drafting, Negative News Screening, High-risk review, Transaction monitoring, KYC (Know Your Customer), and OFAC stripping. Proficient in MS Office, Research, and Report writing. A dedicated analyst with a strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in a team-based or individually motivated setting. Meticulous AML/CDD/KYC analyst offering five years of experience in the field and enterprising, diligent style. Successfully investigating large recordsets to make accurate evaluations of structures and practices. Versed in applicable audit processes and procedures. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Analyst position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Meticulous Analyst offering five years of experience in the field and enterprising, diligent style. Successfully investigating large recordsets to make accurate evaluations of structures and practices. Versed in applicable audit processes and procedures.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

AML/EDD Analyst

Bread Financial
Columbus, OH
06.2021 - Current
  • Participate in new client onboarding and contract renewal processes
  • Escalate unusual activity to Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and assist with escalating potential risks
  • Perform negative news screenings on both new and existing customers
  • Engage various third-party and internal databases to assist with due diligence searches with tools such as LexisNexis, World Check, and also google as needed.
  • Assist Senior Analysts and Management as required.
  • Review of client accounts for potential matches to designated sanctions targets and prohibited person lists using OFAC websites and C-link
  • Perform independent check of KYC information provided by the front office
  • Prepare and send SAR to the regulatory compliance manager prior to filing
  • Review enhanced due diligence for both new and existing higher-risk clients including analyzing corporate structures and other documentation as necessary
  • Adept at applying required guidelines to prevent funds from being used for fraudulent purposes
  • Analyze client data, documentation, and negative news to determine client risk profile as established under global KYC Procedures
  • Review and detect suspicious activities based on a variety of AML Systems generated transactional alerts from transactional activity.

AML/FRAUD Analyst

Chase Bank
Belair, MD
05.2018 - 05.2021
  • Extensive knowledge of current fraud issues and trends
  • Conducted objective, thorough, and timely investigations into allegations of fraud
  • Maintained detailed records on clients for second-level review
  • Analyzed and investigated complex fraud cases, including account takeover, elder abuse, dispute fraud, and identity theft
  • Identified fraud patterns and anomalies through analysis of large quantities of data
  • Reviewed and updated the code of conduct and Company Policies
  • Conducted detailed investigation into suspicious activity and draft a SAR when risk cannot be mitigated
  • Investigated suspicious activities arising from account surveillance and branch escalations
  • Have a track record in risk assessment, data analysis, and fraud detection
  • Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements related to fraud detection and investigation
  • Adept at monitoring and reviewing institutional transactions and reconciling customer accounts to identify fraud
  • Dealt with suspicious transactions and in some cases put some merchants on reserve until transactions have been verified
  • Worked with merchants trying to resolve some cases by getting documents that issuing banks may be requiring

Education

BA - Business Management

University of Nairobi
Nairobi Kenya
Sep 1995

Skills

  • Due diligence
  • Fraud analysis
  • Information verification
  • Compliance strength
  • Work ethics
  • Operation support
  • Data documentation
  • SAR drafting
  • Team player
  • Analytical
  • Investigation
  • MS Office
  • Risk management
  • Active Listening
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Excellent Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Data Entry
  • Self-Motivated
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Written Communication

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

AML/EDD Analyst

Bread Financial
06.2021 - Current

AML/FRAUD Analyst

Chase Bank
05.2018 - 05.2021

BA - Business Management

University of Nairobi
SIMON KAGONDUAML Analyst