Tajah Garrett
Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst
Warrensville Heights,OH
Summary
Results-oriented Analyst with 5 years of experience in skillfully managing and breaking down large volumes of information. Efficiently managed the daily processing of 500+ financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards. Excelled in a fast-paced setting by prioritizing and executing varied operational tasks, consistently meeting tight deadlines. Proactive at heading off issues in operations, workflow and production by uncovering trends affecting business success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst
Flagstar, formally known as New York Community Bank
2 2020 - Current
- Conduct 100+ AML Screening/CDD/EDD reviews on prospects and new/existing customers using KYC programs by Bank's policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations in USA and in other jurisdictions in which Firm operates
- Experience in reviewing CIPs, transactions, and information for potentially suspicious activity as well as performing AML or financial investigations
- Experience and knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, including Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
- Experience supporting initiatives in large, complex, highly-regulated financial institution.
BSA Associate
Flagstar, formally known as New York Community Bank
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted in creating intelligence products and assessing credibility of claims against customers
- Conducted research using CLEAR, CHEXSYSTEMS, SWIFT, and Egifts systems
- Enhanced and developed logs and procedures while conducting 314(a) using BRIDGER
- Analyze and review alert closures, conclusions, and corrective actions to ensure Bank's quality review standards are met
- Reviewing and documenting case investigations.
Back-up Quality Control Associate
The Euclid Chemical Company
- 06.2018
- Performed 150+ lab tests per month to maintain product quality and comply with company's standards
- Regularly operated in fast-paced environment to expedite processing
- Experience with Operational Risk.
Education
B.A. Intelligence Studies -
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH 09.2016 - 05.2019
Skills
MS Excel
Regulatory Compliance
Data Research and Validation
Data Processing
Risk Analysis
Information Gathering
Analytical Thinking
Excel proficiency
Report Preparation
Documentation And Reporting
MS Excel
Timeline
BSA Associate
Flagstar, formally known as New York Community Bank
07.2019 - 02.2020
B.A. Intelligence Studies -
Notre Dame College
09.2016 - 05.2019
Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst
Flagstar, formally known as New York Community Bank
2 2020 - Current
Back-up Quality Control Associate
The Euclid Chemical Company
- 06.2018