TIMOTHY G. McDONALD

• Enhanced security by implementing advanced surveillance techniques and utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.
• Streamlined monitoring processes for increased efficiency and reduced response times in emergency situations.
• Conducted thorough investigations of suspicious activities, leading to prevention of potential threats.
• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to share vital information and support ongoing investigations.

• Increased sales by developing visually appealing merchandise displays and promotional materials.
• Improved store aesthetics through innovative merchandising techniques and strategic product placement.
• Streamlined inventory management by implementing efficient tracking systems and conducting regular audits.
• Boosted customer satisfaction by collaborating with team members to create engaging shopping experiences.

CITIZENS BANK 2003-2014

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OPERATIONS TEAM LEAD

(2010-November 2014) Cranston, Rhode Island

Screened all Citizens Financial Bank customers, employees, and vendors against the Government Sanctions List. Oversaw operations and management of Client Screening Team. Duties included, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating team of five AML Analysts; coaching/mentoring team; overseeing alerts generated by OFAC internal screening (314A alerts), internal Ad Hoc requests, and backup of wire screening team; scheduling employees; prioritizing and assigning workflow; evaluating, investigating, and taking appropriate action of system generated alerts in accordance to state and federal regulatory laws and internal policies and procedures; updating database and system performance; handling escalated alerts; working with quality assurance to review findings; conducting lean training to assist with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); performing as backup team lead for wire screening and due diligence negative media team; creating and maintaining files; implementing and delivering business plans as well as target goals for operational effectiveness. Served as company Subject Matter Expert (SME) during reviews by internal, external regulatory examiners

Accomplishments:

● Served as company Subject Matter Expert (SME) during review by internal, external, and regulatory examiners during annual audits and examinations.

● Primary Point of Contact for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) 314(a) search requests; investigated escalations received from team members that needed further research or were deemed a true match (report matches to FinCEN).

● Successfully oversaw 47 business line files received into Bridger LexisNexis System; screened against all required Sanctions Lists (United States, United Kingdom and internal lists).

● Maintained cross-functional collaboration within the Service Line; supported team leaders for Transactions OFAC Screening Team, PEP and Negative Media Team.

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OFFICER/ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OPERATIONS

(2009-2010) Cranston, Rhode Island

Reviewed and processed FinCen 314(a) search requests. Duties included, performing 314(a) reporting; conducting client screening alerts; performing as backup to processing wire transfer screenings; maintaining compliance in reviewing wire transfer activity as required by OFAC; ensuring wire transfers were not completed by, or for parties identified on the OFAC SDN list and other governmental watch lists; performing internal Ad Hoc AML search requests as needed.

Accomplishments:

● Served as Primary Point of Contact for Citizens Bank to the FinCEN Secure Information Sharing System.

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I-OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSET CONTROL (OFAC)

(2006-2009) Smithfield, Rhode Island

Screened wire transfers against OFAC Sanction List. Duties included, maintaining compliance in reviewing wire transfer activity as required by OFAC; ensuring wire transfers were not completed by, or for parties identified on the OFAC SDN list and other governmental watch lists; performing internal Ad Hoc AML search requests as needed.

Accomplishments:

● Excelled in performance; assigned to handle more complex cases.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) ANALYST-FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT

(2003-2006) Medford, Massachusetts

Researched and analyzed customer data for potential AML-related suspicious activity using Net Economy’s ERASE platform. Duties included, investigating and researching suspicious transaction reports (STR) and system generated alerts internally via branches, BSA, OFAC and all business lines; writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and reporting to FinCEN.