Mellenia Blake

SUMMARY

Proactive AML/EDD/FRAUD analyst with 4 years of working

experience in the financial industry. Versed in Fraud analysis, Anti-Money Laundering, Negative News Screening, Enhanced due diligence, PEP screening, SAR drafting, High risk review, Transaction monitoring, KYC (Know Your Customer), and OFAC stripping. Highly skilled in Risk management, and Research. Dynamic and driven with strong work ethics and motivation to thrive in a team-based or individually motivated setting. EXPERIENCE

AML/EDD Analyst

Chase Bank Riverdale, GA Mar 2022 - Current (Contract

- TransTech Talent)

● Review of client's accounts for potential matches to designated sanctions targets and prohibited person lists.

● Conduct detailed investigation into suspicious activity and draft SAR when risk cannot be mitigated.

● Perform independent checks of KYC information provided by the front office.

● Analyze client data, documentation, and negative news to determine client risk profile as established under the global KYC Procedures.

● Participate in new client onboarding and contract renewal processes.

● Review enhanced due diligence for new and existing higher-risk clients including analyzing corporate structures and other documentation as necessary.

● Prepare and send SAR to the regulatory compliance manager prior to filing.

CONTACT

917-***-****

Blakemellenia@gmail

Yonkers,NY 10703

SKILLS

● SAR drafting

● MS Office

● Information Verification

● Compliance Strength

● Team Player

● Due Diligence

● Investigation

● Fraud Analysis

● Work Ethics

● Risk Management

● Operation Support

● Data Analysis

EDUCATION

Bach:Education(2021)

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

High School Diploma (2018)

Harry S.Truman High School

● Engage various third party and internal databases to assist with due diligence searches as needed.

● Adept at applying required guidelines to prevent funds from being used for fraudulent purposes.

● Review and detect suspicious activities based on various AML systems-generated transactional alerts from

transactional activity.

● Assist Senior Analysts and Management as required.

● Maintain detailed records on clients for second level review. AML/FRAUD Analyst

Banner Bank San Diego, CA Feb 2020 to Feb 2022

● Extensive knowledge of current fraud issues and trends.

● Analyzed and investigated complex fraud cases, including account takeover, dispute fraud, and identity theft.

● Adept at monitoring and reviewing institutional transactions and reconciling customer accounts to identify fraud.

● Escalated unusual activity to the Financial Intelligence Unit

(FIU) and assisted with escalating potential risks.

● Investigated suspicious activities arising from account surveillance and branch escalations.

● Conducted objective, thorough, and timely investigations into allegations of fraud.

● Worked closely with internal groups to ensure understanding of SAR and investigate requirements.

● Identified fraud patterns and anomalies through analysis of large quantities of data.

● Reviewed and updated the code of conduct and company Policies.

● Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements related to fraud detection and investigation.

● Have a track record in risk assessment, data analysis, and fraud detection.

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