William Stewart
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Results-driven Client Risk Mitigation Associate at Deutsche Bank with a strong analytical mindset and deep understanding of AML regulations. Expert in identifying suspicious activity and drafting comprehensive SARs, consistently exceeding productivity benchmarks. Proficient in Actimize and Microsoft Excel, demonstrating attention to detail and exceptional communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Client Risk Mitigation Associate
Deutsche Bank
Jacksonville
01.2025 - Current
- Reviewed SARs and all relevant data on entities of concern to assess potential AML-related exposure via our correspondent banking relationships.
- Authored concise, detail-oriented reports outlining entities of concern, associated risk typologies, and corresponding AML risk mitigation actions.
- Reviewed KYC documentation to assess correspondent banking clients for deficiencies in internal control frameworks.
- Presented investigative findings to the SAR Working Group to support the evaluation and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation strategies, such as placing entity of concern on an internal filter.
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
Deutsche Bank
Jacksonville
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Lead complex investigations into high-risk transactions flagged by automated monitoring systems.
- Prepare, draft, and file SARs with FinCEN in accordance with regulatory timelines.
- Analyzed transactional activity to identify potential suspicious patterns indicative of possible money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes.
- Stayed current with regulatory developments in financial crime compliance, including directives from FinCEN, OFAC, FATF, OCC, and other relevant authorities.
- Utilized proprietary systems and internal data sources to analyze potential connections between transacting entities.
- Delivered high-quality investigative work under strict production timelines.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Flordia State College of Jacksonville
Jacksonville 08-2014
Skills
- Deep understanding of money laundering typologies, suspicious activity indicators, and regulatory frameworks (BSA/AML, CFT, OFAC)
- Skilled in identifying unusual transactional behavior across correspondent banking, high-risk entities, and high-risk industries
- Extensive experience using Actimize for alert review, case documentation, and SAR escalation
- Strong analytical mindset with a rational approach to decision-making and risk assessment
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) and full Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at drafting detailed investigative reports and SAR narratives
- Highly meticulous in documentation, research, and compliance review
- Consistently meets and exceeds productivity benchmarks in high-volume environments
- Naturally inquisitive with a proactive approach to uncovering potential AML-related risks
Certification
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Timeline
Client Risk Mitigation Associate
Deutsche Bank
01.2025 - Current
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
Deutsche Bank
10.2021 - 12.2024
Associate of Arts -
Flordia State College of Jacksonville