Regulatory Compliance Case Management

Chris Studer

AML & Fraud Investigator

470-***-**** *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented AML professional with five years of experience in financial crime investigations, risk analysis, and SAR filing. Adept at identifying and mitigating fraudulent activities, ensuring regulatory compliance under BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC standards. Skilled in transaction monitoring, case management, and drafting high-quality investigative reports. CAMS-certified, committed to protecting financial institutions from fraud and illicit activities through expert analysis and risk mitigation.

Professional Experience

Trade Due Diligence Specialist

Rabobank, Atlanta, GA October 2024 - Present

Conducted 250+ due diligence reviews on trade transactions, identifying and mitigating compliance risks with a 98% accuracy rate.

Drafted and submitted SARs for suspicious activity, ensuring thorough documentation and analysis.

Reduced risk exposure through enhanced transaction screening and compliance measures.

Collaborated with internal teams on customer risk assessments, recommending adverse actions/account closures for 50+ high-risk entities.

Ensured compliance with OFAC sanctions, conducting watchlist screenings on 250+ counterparties to prevent exposure to sanctioned entities.

Developed and enhanced a key policy and procedure frameworks, clarifying discrepancies and improving compliance adherence.

AML Risk Consultant

Ernst & Young, Alpharetta, GA May 2020 - October 2024

Led investigations into $500M+ high-value transactions, identifying fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing risks.

Assisted in the preparation and issuance of 100+ SARs, ensuring compliance with federal reporting requirements.

Developed and implemented AML training guides, improving compliance accuracy by 10% across teams.

Conducted 300+ deep-dive reviews of high-risk financial transactions, escalating cases for regulatory scrutiny.

Mentored 15+ new analysts on AML best practices, SAR documentation, and risk analysis techniques.

Provided hands-on training for junior analysts, streamlining onboarding and enhancing investigative efficiency by 25%.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science – Kennesaw State University (2020)

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

Skills

Financial Crime & Fraud Detection: SAR Filing, Risk Analysis, Transaction Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance: BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC Sanctions, KYC

Investigative Tools: Actimize, LexisNexis, Moody’s Analytics, WorldCheck

Technical & Analytical: Data Analysis, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros)

Soft Skills: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Communication, Team Leadership

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