Investigator (Fraud / Workplace / Legal)

LORI

OLSON,

CFE

323-***-**** ************@*****.*** linkedin.com

SUMMARY

Results-driven Lead Investigator with over 15 years of experience in financial fraud and legal investigations with proven track record in identifying suspicious activity and misconduct, and recovering significant financial losses while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fraud Recovery

Led a team to recover over $1M from

fraud cases and enhanced systems to

reduce fraud by over 20%.

Training and Mentorship

Developed training programs for new

hires, boosting productivity and quality

in investigations.

Management

Managed investigative projects and

daily operations of three offices and 37

employees with successful outcomes.

EDUCATION

BA, Pre-law

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

AAS, Legal Assistant

Des Moines Area Community College,

Ankeny, IA

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

(2010)

• CA Private Investigator & Qualified

Manager License (2007)

Vice President & Lead Investigator

Wells Fargo Bank Woodland Hills, CA 9/2017 - 9/2024

• Spearheaded complex investigations into embezzlement, bribes/kickbacks, and sale of sensitive customer information, leading to confessions and the recovery of over $1M.

• Conducted high-stakes interviews, crafted detailed reports, prepared Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and provided testimony in court proceedings.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve system gaps and vulnerabilities identified during internal investigations which prevented further exposure and loss.

Investigator II

State Bar of California Los Angeles, CA 1/2013 – 9/2017

• Investigated complaints regarding attorney misconduct resulting in disciplinary actions, including suspension and disbarment.

• Conducted thorough interviews with witnesses and meticulously prepared evidence and reports for court proceedings.

• Mentored and trained new investigators, while serving two terms on the Union Executive Board.

Qualified Manager

Olson Professional Services Los Angeles, CA 5/2008 - 1/2013

• Conducted enhanced due diligence (EDD) research of customers for Wall Street investment firms to mitigate fraud risk when opening hedgefund accounts.

• Orchestrated large-scale investigations of Ponzi scheme victims, facilitating restitution of stolen funds.

• Litigation support in mass tort cases involving detailed background checks of litigants and witness interviews for use in court proceedings.

KEY SKILLS

• Fraud Detection & Prevention

• Witness Interviews

• Investigative Research & Reporting

• Data Analysis

• Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)

• Litigation Support

• Communication & Collaboration

• Attorney/Law Enforcement Liaison

• Legal/Regulatory Compliance

• Project Management

• Operations Management

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

• Know Your Customer (KYC)

• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

• Problem Solving

• Quality Control & Assurance

BSA/AML Investigator

MSquared Consulting Los Angeles, CA 2/2006 - 5/2008

• Conducted in-depth investigations of customers to create Know Your Customer (KYC) profiles to ensure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act

(BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws for Union Bank of California.

• Performed detailed lookback reviews of customers’ accounts and businesses to evaluate and assign risk levels.

• Identified areas for operational improvement and proposed strategic solutions to management.

Managing Director

Smith & Carson Los Angeles, CA 9/1996 – 2/2006

• Directed nationwide investigations in support of legal counsel for mass toxic tort litigation with 100% success rate.

• Managed three national offices and oversaw 37 employees involving training, performance, budgets, benefits, licensing and billing.

• Responsible for business development by meeting with new and current clients and participated in nationwide conferences to attract new clients.

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