JENNIFER KARIUKI
SUMMARY
Goal driven and proactive AML/OFAC/KYC/Fraud analyst with 8-9years experience in financial crime . Successful at Case management, Fraud detection and prevention, OFAC stripping, Account review, Anti -Money Laundering, Transaction monitoring, High risk review, PEP Screening, and Negative news screening. Versed in SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) drafting, Risk mitigation, Investigation, and Research. Focused professional with strength in improving process and procedures. Ready to join a new organization where my talent will be utilized to achieve organizational goals.
EXPERIENCE
AML /KYC & Fraud investigator
Capital one Bank Wilmington,DE May 2022 - Current
Work with OFAC manager in preparing reports for the regulators and the internal audit department.
Identifies fraud patterns and anomalies through analysis of large quantities of data.
Assist with FinCEN 314(a) inquiries, and responsible for vetting process, responses to FinCEN on potential matches.
Organize and maintained files related to regulatory actions.
Assess operational risks, Fraud, and bribery related issues.
Reviewed and updated code of conducts and company Policies.
Perform reviews and make determinations for compliance on functions related to OFAC, such as the automated OFAC alerts.
Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
Possess a working knowledge of Government Regulations and Anti-Money Laundering Laws.
Conduct objective, thorough, and timely investigations into allegations of fraud.
Prioritize and organize tasks to accomplish service goals.
Demonstrate self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
AML/KYC Analyst
PNC Bank Baltimore, MD Apr 2019 - Apr 2021
Participated in new client onboarding and contract renewal processes.
Liaised with branch managers to receive feedback on customer satisfaction and provide guidance on achieving KYC objectives.
Maintained records detailing current, prospective, and declined client’s profiles for further analysis and future reference in negotiation of new contracts and new client intake.
Monitor regulatory change required by new/revised laws and regulations.
Reviewed and detect suspicious activities based on a variety of AML systems generated transactional alerts from transactional activity.
Investigated suspicious activities arising from account surveillance and branch escalations.
Reviewed customer financial data to ascertain level of risk involved for extending credit.
Assist Senior Analysts and Management as required.
Conducted due diligence searches in various third-party and internal database.
Cleared OFAC hits and verify PEP Match.
AML/KYC Analyst
TD Bank MD Apr 2021 - May 2022
. Conduct comprensive financial crime investigations generated from automated AML/Sanctions alerts of a customer.Work on average 5-7 alert daily.
. Report Suspicious Activity Reports(SARs)including currency transaction report or equivalent to subordinate officer so as to file with National authorities if necessary.
. Ensure to exonerate No Further Action Report (NFA) for accounts which have been identified to have not carried out any form of suspicious activity.
. Liase with operations and onboarding teams as needed during an investigation.
. Analyse focusing on detecting and investigating anomalous user account behaviors and activities related to potential identity/synthetic identity fraud,account takeovers,business email compromises etc.
. Expertise on internet/election fraud and support to activities such as threat hunting,incident response and compliance/ regulatory efforts.
CONTACT
**********@*****.***
Baltimore, MD 21221
SKILLS
SAR drafting
Fraud detection
Data documentation
Research
Analytical
Risk management
MS Office
Work ethics
Team player
Compliance strength
Investigation
Banking regulation
EDUCATION
CCBC, Baltimore, MD.
AA- General Studies (5/2015)