Open To Work
Tamara Madden
Dallas,TX
Summary
Results-driven AML and Risk/Compliance Analyst with 6+ years of expertise in financial crime risk management. Specializing in all AML processes. I'm knowledgeable in Tableau, BOLT, Oracle, AS400, Lexis Nexis, Salesforce. Proven ability to investigate high volumes of suspicious activity, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Excellent writing and Oral communication skills. Maintain up to date knowledge of AML, OFAC, FinCEN, and global regulatory requirements, applying them to evolving business and product lines. I'm proficient utilizing Microsoft Office Products.
Risk management professional with comprehensive understanding of financial risk assessment and mitigation. Adept at identifying and analyzing potential risks, implementing robust risk management strategies, and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments, combined with strong analytical skills and keen eye for detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Analyst
Kforce Staffing Agency (Intuit)
06.2025 - Current
- Acts as the customer's voice within the company, ensuring their concerns and goals are addressed
- Monitors customer usage and identifies potential issues of risks before they lead to dissatisfaction or churn
- Provides strategic advice and promotes product features to help customers meet their own business objectives
- Identifies opportunities to upsell or expand services, contributing to business growth
- Perform detailed Know Your Business (KYB) and Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews for new and existing clients, verifying business legitimacy, ownership structures and beneficial owners in compliance with BSA/AML regulations
- Utilize third-party data sources, watchlist, and sanctions screening tools to identify potential money laundering, fraud, or reputational risk.
- Collaborate with compliance, fraud prevention, and risk operations teams to refine onboarding workflows and ensure regulatory adherence while maintaining a positive customer experience.
AML Analyst/Compliance Officer
Bank of America
10.2018 - 03.2025
- Drafted and filed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with detailed narratives that complied with FinCEN guidelines and institutional requirements.
- Accurately prepared and submitted Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) for all cash transactions exceeding $10,000 per day, ensuring full compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements and meeting all regulatory deadlines.
- Achieved a 95% accuracy rate in identifying high-risk individuals and entities through client screenings, leading to strengthened risk mitigation and reporting quality.
- Collaborated on cross-functional initiatives to improve compliance workflows, support operational efficiency, and enhance system tools for better investigative outcomes.
- Investigating and Reporting- conduct deep dive research into suspicious activities, document findings, and prepare reports such as Suspicious Activities Reports (SARs) for management and regulatory bodies
- Actively participated in operational improvement projects, including the planning, execution, and evaluation phases, using project management strategies to align outcomes with regulatory and business goals.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation and audit trails to support internal reviews, external audits, and compliance program updates.
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
Bank of America
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Escalate high-risk alerts or suspicious cases to senior management or specializing teams for further action
- Oversaw alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems to uncover unusual patterns, suspicious behavior, and potential red flags.
- Proactively identify weakness in monitoring systems and processes and suggest enhancements for greater efficiency
- Performed periodic risk assessments and reviews to identify vulnerabilities, inconsistencies, and compliance gaps, providing actionable recommendations for enhancing regulatory compliance.
- Maintained data accuracy by leveraging internal databases and external verification sources to cross-check customer information, resulting in clean audit outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability to evolving regulations, applying new requirements and updates promptly and effectively across day-to-day compliance tasks.
- Proposed and implemented process enhancements to improve turnaround times, reduce risk exposure, and strengthen overall client onboarding accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Remington College
07.2011
Skills
- Issue Resolution- Addresses and resolved compliance issues as they arise
- Regulatory Monitoring- stayed up to date on all relevant local, state, and federal laws and industry- specific regulations
- Attention to detail- Meticulous review of data to identity inconsistence or suspecious patterns that could indicate illicit activity
- Organization skills- strong ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records
- Analytical skills- ability to analyze complex situations and identify root causes for problems
- Operational risk
- Tableau visualization
- Microsoft Excel
- Credit analysis
Certification
Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate University of Phoenix December 2025 (Expected)
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteSalary Range
$60000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Risk Analyst
Kforce Staffing Agency (Intuit)
06.2025 - Current
AML Analyst/Compliance Officer
Bank of America
10.2018 - 03.2025
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
Bank of America
12.2016 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Remington College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
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