Thibaut Tchinda
Laurel,MD
Summary
Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, experienced in transaction Monitoring, Enhanced Due Diligence, and writing Suspicious Activity reports. Proficient in screening large batches of names against sanction lists, performing KYC screening, and ensuring Customer Due Diligence information is accurate. Knowledge in preparing required reports such as Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Continuous Activity Reports (CAR). Evaluated transactions for Money laundering activities within the AML framework along with reviewing negative feeds of OFAC/Watch List/PEP alerts generated by automated systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
AML Compliance Specialist
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2021 - Current
- Gather, review, and record KYC documentation and ensure paperwork matches company policy for client onboarding and CDD/EDD refresh of customer information.
- Review relevant risk factors of new/existing client relationships.
- Conduct sanction review on Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening and identify and investigate risks.
- Identify excessive risk, fraud, and misrepresentation in transaction.
- Apply diligence in reviewing files to identify deficiencies, discrepancies, and omissions.
- Prepare investigation notes and clearly articulate method of investigation and details of relevant findings.
- Review system alerts and impact on AML processes, research, and document results.
- Conduct quality check review and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) from various investigation units such as correspondent banking, retail banking, Sanctions, Fraud, and compliance to FinCEN.
- Prepare regulatory reports, Requests for Information (RFI), Patriot Act 314(b) requests, and SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports).
- Use software/ databases such as Lexis-Nexis, World-Check, DDIQ.
- Perform Data analysis to provide ratio of Fraud per losses. Design risk prevention strategies to reduce Money Laundering and Fraud
Enhanced Due Diligence Investigator
Chenega Corporation
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Reviewed and independently assessed cases derived from Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) suspicious activity monitoring and Economic Sanctions and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) screening.
- Assessed Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) cases derived from customer profile monitoring to ensure complete and accurate Know Your Customer (KYC) profiles and Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements.
- Utilized transaction monitoring and case management systems, vendor solutions, and open-source tools to conduct investigations.
- Determined whether suspicious activity reports (SARs) should be filed based on case investigations
- Compared previously reviewed activities with client KYC and expected activity profiles for potentially suspicious transactions or behaviors.
- Prepared observations from review and analysis through compiling of review notes, documentation and resolution.
- Interacted with client compliance and operational staff, customer service areas and management in conducting reviews.
- Determined whether activity should be escalated for further review based on alert reviews
Quality Assurance and Field Training Officer
Georgetown University
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Drafted and Reviewed Incident Reports, ensuring accuracy and proper incident classification
- Conducted criminal investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses
- Coordinated dignitary protection and special events security
- Managed crises and emergencies and notified university community during critical events
- Conducted investigations of personnel performance and administered discipline
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
- Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
Compliance Analyst
International Labor Rights Forum
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Analyzed financial documents and statements to identify any suspicious patterns.
- Investigated and measured organizational risk of suspicious financial activity.
- Implemented strategies for following anti-money laundering laws.
- Corresponded with auditors and regulators to minimize money-laundering risks.
- Created and maintained reports showing financial activity of individuals and/or organizations.
- Reported any suspicious transactions or activities in efficient and timely manner.
- Maintained knowledge of anti-money laundering compliance rules and regulations.
- Assist with anti-money laundering compliance training on identifying suspicious activity
- Reviewed audit and monitoring reports related to consumer and client activities.
- Assisted investigation and risk management teams with fraud investigations and risk identification.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government And Public Policy
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2014
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD05.2013
Skills
- Lexis Nexis
- Xerox
- Pivot tables
- RDC
- WorldBase
- DDIQ
- Powerpoint, Excel
- World-check
- Clear
- PDF Creator
- ECRR(Enterprise Client Risk Rating)
Timeline
AML Compliance Specialist
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2021 - Current
Enhanced Due Diligence Investigator
Chenega Corporation
01.2019 - 06.2021
Quality Assurance and Field Training Officer
Georgetown University
04.2016 - 12.2018
Compliance Analyst
International Labor Rights Forum
05.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Government And Public Policy
University of Baltimore
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Prince George's Community College
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