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Yvonne Mansour
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Yvonne Mansour

Compliance Operations Manager
West Bloomfield,MI

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

AML Operations ManagerAnti-Money Laundering (AML) Transaction Review OfficerAML Compliance AnalystAML Compliance Senior Analyst

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: West Bloomfield, MI, US
Open to relocation: No

Summary

AML operations manager with expertise in compliance operations and enhancing team performance. Demonstrated success in optimizing Actimize SAM system for regulatory compliance and timely reporting. Committed to mentoring teams to maintain high standards in transaction review and operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AML Operations Manager

Comerica Bank
Farmington Hills, MI
07.2022 - Current
  • The Anti-Money Laundering Operations Manager role manages the Transaction Review Team which has national responsibility for investigating customer transactions that transaction monitoring software has identified as potentially 'suspicious' and the work product of this team ultimately results in the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
  • This position is also responsible for the maintenance of the AML Actimize SAM (Suspicious Activity Monitoring) System, which is accountable for maintaining system parameters and determines if system change (parameters and thresholds) meet AML/BSA regulatory requirements.
  • Manage four levels of Transaction Review team members.
  • Ensure the daily production goals are met regarding event volumes, timely resolution and quality.
  • System administrator of the event software (Actimize SAM), responsible for maintaining system parameters and developing change control procedures.
  • Assist in the testing of the Actimize SAM system, which would include upgrades, rule testing and recommendations for changes to the rules.
  • Interact directly with internal auditors and external regulatory examiners.
  • Explain processes and procedures to ensure they understand our processes are working efficiently and effectively.
  • Ensure enhancements are implemented according.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Transaction Review Officer

Comerica Bank
Livonia, MI
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • The Transaction Review Officer position is responsible for reviewing Comerica's Transaction Review Monitoring system (Actimize) alerts and internal referrals from other areas of the bank including Fraud, Retail, Banking Centers, etc. to identify any suspicious activity.
  • Reviews Analysts' alerts for accuracy.
  • Training of New and Existing Employees.
  • AML Quality Assurance Reviewer.
  • Backup for AML Operations Manager.
  • Provide support to management team regarding the review of models/rules of the Actimize system.
  • Provide support in testing new or changes to existing vendor files.
  • Verifies that transaction codes are mapped and display properly to multiple systems.

AML Compliance Analyst

Comerica Bank
Livonia, MI
12.2014 - 08.2021
  • The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Monitoring Analyst is responsible for reviewing transactions, documenting findings then identifying suspicious activity.
  • This is accomplished by performing a detailed review of accounts and data generated from automated systems, which are designed for the detection of potential criminal activity, terrorist financing or suspicious activity.
  • This role must understand the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/AML laws and regulations.

AML Compliance Senior Analyst

Comerica Bank
Livonia, MI
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • The AML Compliance Senior Analyst role is responsible for analysis of alerts pertaining to AML.
  • The Analyst must be able to conceptually and logically identify unusual or suspicious activity with an expectation of reviewing a set number of alerts on a daily basis.
  • Documented findings in clear narratives using established techniques, facilitating the potential filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
  • Research and prepare documentation related to possible suspicious activity.
  • Reviewed analyst alerts for quality assurance.
  • Maintained understanding of Actimize alert system, identifying threshold adjustments to enhance alert relevance.
  • Assisted with implementation and testing of system upgrades, contributing to special projects within the department.
  • Trained new employees and assisted analysts throughout the day.

Education

Some College -

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI

Some College -

Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Skills

  • Project management
  • Risk assessment
  • Policy compliance
  • Client relationship management
  • Management and leadership
  • Performance evaluation
  • Problem-solving expertise
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Certification

CAMS Certified

Languages

  • Arabic, Full Professional
  • Chaldean, Full Professional

Timeline

AML Operations Manager

Comerica Bank
07.2022 - Current

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Transaction Review Officer

Comerica Bank
05.2021 - 07.2022

AML Compliance Senior Analyst

Comerica Bank
08.2018 - 05.2021

AML Compliance Analyst

Comerica Bank
12.2014 - 08.2021

Some College -

Macomb Community College

Some College -

Oakland Community College
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