Experienced in reviewing financial documents and digital records. Effective at directing, monitoring and inspiring team members to complete accurate and timely investigations and reports. Talented in training employees, solving complex problems and making sound decisions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Officer
Thunes - Financial Technology
09.2023 - Current
Act as the main point of contact for all AML advisory to internal stakeholders
Execute, under the supervision of the Compliance Director, the firm’s obligations as a Major Payment Institution in front of the Monetary Authority, Federal & State Regulatory Agencies in the USA and CANADA
Contribute to the development, implementation and enhancement of BSA-PCMLTFA-AML-CTF-SLS-OFAC-OSFI policy and procedures in line with local and international regulations
Analyze the company's business model and activities to identify the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing risks associated with those activities
Propose, and implement operational measures to mitigate the ML and TF risks by applying a risk-based approach
Drive and execute key BSA/AML/CTF/OFAC/OSFI/PCMLTFA regulatory projects
Assist in regulatory reporting
AML Compliance Analyst
The Northern Trust
06.2022 - Current
Managed and oversaw the execution of AML/KYC programs in Wealth Management.
Coordinated with Wealth Management Control and Global Compliance to maintain and enhance BAU programs.
Synthesized data from multiple sources - including internal systems, online websites and transaction monitoring system -to monitor/analyze client activity and research moderate to complex account movements that may involve multiple transaction channels, multiple accounts and/or multiple client relationships.
Surveillance Analyst II
BankUnited
07.2021 - 04.2022
Reviewed alerts generated from the Bank's AML monitoring system (Actimize) and analyzed questionable activity detected, as well as determined if an inquiry to the account officer and/or investigation is warranted.
Conducted investigations into customer relationships with the ability to research counterparties, detect suspicious patterns/transactions and prepare an analysis/conclusion that is clear and comprehensible to BSA supervisors/managers, internal auditors and regulatory examiners.
Prepared Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) when suspicious activity is detected.
Financial Crimes Consultant (BSA/AML)
Wells Fargo, NA
06.2018 - 07.2021
Performed detailed analyses, maintained required documentation, filed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and acted as an escalation point for more complex cases.
Evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes and internal controls; reviewed and analyzed investigative findings and made recommendations based upon outcomes.
Responsible for investigative research, root cause analysis and consulting regarding highly complex financial crimes transactions, policy violations and/or suspicious situations with low, moderate, and high risk.
Service Manager II
Wells Fargo, NA
04.2016 - 06.2018
Lead, motivated, coached, trained, and developed a team of six direct reports to meet performance objectives.
Ensured compliance with audit and operational regulations and guidelines.
Used appropriate investigative techniques to analyze information and determine liability or impact of each transaction, including the mitigation of financial losses to the bank and/or the customer.
Executed risk management/compliance, and customer experience activities and initiatives.
Developed strategies and implemented tactical activities to minimize or mitigate losses including fraud losses and cash differences.
Customer Sales & Service Representative
Wells Fargo, NA
09.2013 - 04.2016
Managed customer portfolio, service relationships and matched all products and services based on customer needs.
Provided a broad base of financial and credit services with the goal of acquiring 100% of the customers' business.
Reviewed, verifyed and/or identified customer transactions to detect/prevent financial crimes activity, policy violations and suspicious situations in order to mitigate losses.
Teller
Wells Fargo, NA
01.2013 - 09.2013
Processed customer transactions with no mistakes through patience, attention to detail and the ability to follow policies and procedures.
Introduced customers to new products and services, and general leads for other members of the sales team to close.
Consistently went the extra mile to greet customers, make them feel welcomed and also engaging customers to learn about their financial needs.
Education
In Pursuit of Bachelors Degree - Political Science
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
Skills
Software Applications: Actimize, Lexis Nexis, FedLink, StoreVision, Nautilus, Rifinitive World Check Risk Intelligence, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Internet Explorer, Edge and Safari
Detailed Analysis
Transaction Monitoring
Assessing Compliance Risk
Data Integrity
Quality Assurance Policies
Risk Management Framework
Certification
FIBA-FIU AMLCA Compliance Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Compliance Officer
Thunes - Financial Technology
09.2023 - Current
AML Compliance Analyst
The Northern Trust
06.2022 - Current
Surveillance Analyst II
BankUnited
07.2021 - 04.2022
Financial Crimes Consultant (BSA/AML)
Wells Fargo, NA
06.2018 - 07.2021
Service Manager II
Wells Fargo, NA
04.2016 - 06.2018
Customer Sales & Service Representative
Wells Fargo, NA
09.2013 - 04.2016
Teller
Wells Fargo, NA
01.2013 - 09.2013
In Pursuit of Bachelors Degree - Political Science