Compliance Officer Aml Analyst

Antonio Martinez

**************@*******.*** • 201-***-**** • www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-martinez-cams-3388228/

EDUCATION

Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ

January 2008

Bachelor of Arts, History, 3.25

Minors in Russian Area Studies and Journalism

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gulf International Bank BSC, New York, NY

July 2023 - present

Junior Compliance Officer

Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.

Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.

Acted as a point of contract for 314(a) list.

Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks.

Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.

UBS, Weehawken, NJ

January 2023 – March 2023

KYC Analyst

Conducted KYC formality reports on questionable accounts and transactions.

Reviewed new prospect KYC documents to meet requirements and determine business model risk.

Performed periodic reviews and reports on merchants to comply with rules, regulations and KYC requirements.

Kearny Bank, Fairfieldlocation

August 2008 – January 2023

Senior BSA/AML Analyst (June 2022-January 2023)

Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.

Partnered with fraud manager to research and investigate cases.

Documented research findings to support risk-based decision-making and resolution to escalated fraud incidents.

Identified threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.

Reviewed financial documents, pointing out and correcting financial errors.

Built and established strong professional relationships with clients and financial institutions.

BSA/AML Analyst (September 2016-June 2022

Investigated fraud referrals and performed research to minimize risk and resolve inquiries.

Partnered with fraud manager to research and investigate cases.

Read fraud and security risk management-related articles and white papers and took part in webinars to keep abreast of changes in fraud and security landscape.

Identified threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious behavior patterns to recommend mitigation measures.

Developed and delivered compliance training to team members and bank staff.

Trained and supervised junior financial examiners, explaining procedures and protocols.

Monitored financial transactions and immediately reported suspicious activity to authorities.

Reviewed financial documents, pointing out and correcting financial errors.

Gathered data and prepared financial reports for management review.

Head Teller/CSR (October 2016-September 2016)/ Teller (August 2008-October 2012)

Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.

Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.

Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.

Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.

Served as primary point of contact for customers, aiding with account maintenance and transactions.

Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.

Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.

Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.

Introduced customers to other bank team members to help meet financial needs.

Mentored and trained new tellers on bank procedures and customer service standards.

Verified amount of cash in cash drawer against day's receipts, quickly identifying errors.

Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.

SKILLS

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, as of March 2021

Computer software/ frameworks: Verafin, Microsoft Office, LSEG, Side Safewatch, Thomas Reuters, Fiserv, Eastnets, WorldCheck

Languages: Spanish (basic), Russian (basic), German (basic)

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