Quality Assurance Anti-Money Laundering

JUDE UWAZIE

Maryland, United States.

Tel: 202-***-****) Email: *************@*****.***

P R O F I L E

Self-motivated senior-level Fraud and AML Investigator with significant years of relevant experience in monitoring AML/BSA trends for related industry practices, ranging from preparing required reports; Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs); Evaluating transactions for Money laundering and Fraud activities within the AML framework, along with reviewing negative feeds of OFAC/Watch List/PEP Alerts generated by automated systems. Demonstrated history of successful compliance administration and effective strategy implementation, while providing high-quality guidance to management as well as facilitating efficient and accurate unit operations. Skilled in areas of compliance and corporate security with focus on fraud prevention, halting financial crime and terrorist financing, and quality assurance of information and/or reports. Eager to join a fast-paced environment and bring my expertise on board and develop my career further. A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E

• Anti-Bribery/Sanctions

• Anti-Money Laundering

• Due Diligence

• Know Your Customers (KYC)

• Performance Assessment

• Process Improvement

• Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Risk Assessment

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis

• Fraud investigation

• Audit Procedures

• Transaction Monitoring

• Blockchain Analysis

• Sanction Screening

• Suspicious Activity Report

• Background Research

• Investigation

C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S A N D S K I L L S

• Experience in conducting due diligence reviews on individual and business accounts and update KYC profiles in accordance with KYC requirements. Thorough understanding of Anti Money Laundering (AML) procedures and hands on experience of working to ensure AML compliance at client’s place.

• Remarkable experience working with AML investigations, security operations and fraud prevention; Proficient in performing Anti-Money Laundering Program.

• Capable of understanding and adhering to policies, procedures & standards throughout the organization as well as always ensuring the corporate vision for risk compliance.

• Strong knowledge of day-to-day objectives in providing financial status and projections using the principles, practices, and procedures of accounting, financial records, and transactions; analyze statistical/financial data and interpret information with an eye for detail using excellent analytical/organizational skills.

• Interact amicably with all levels of management and staff regarding operations, productivity, and performance gains; openly promote a winning attitude and foster transparent accountability while consistently exceeding performance goals and expectations.

• Experience in filing suspicious activity report (SAR). P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Iconma Senior Financial Crime Risk Investigator (Contract) May 2025 – June 2025.

• Conducted a variety of complex investigations, including AML, Sanctions/ABAC and Financial Crime.

• Applied sound methodologies to collect, preserve, and analyze evidence while staying current on global emerging risks and technology threats.

• Conducted transaction monitoring and documented evidence in MS Excel.

• Assessed and prioritized files and investigated assigned cases ensuring proper protocols were in place.

• Applied Works effectively with counterparts at other FI’s, law enforcement, Non-Profits, and others in government within prescribed protocols to maximize opportunities for information sharing and to reduce Client BFG exposure.

• Conducted investigations in a professional and timely manner.

• Prepared and Filed Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) for regulatory filling.

• Identified and communicated procedural weaknesses to businesses.

• Identified industry and typologies risk and trends for respective program areas and shares knowledge with appropriate stakeholders.

Amivero (General Service Administration - GSA) Fraud Investigator (Contract) Dec 2022 – May 2025.

• Conducted over 4,000 fraud investigations, responded to fraud alerts, and collaborated with data analysts and other investigators to strengthen fraud prevention.

• Identified and resolved multiple potential situations that impact end users by compiling evidence from multiple investigative tools, maintaining extensive notes, and creating reports.

• Regularly reviewed suspicious account activity and alerted management on issues with vendors, tools, and processes.

• Prioritized high impact initiatives and investigations, address emerging issues in an agile manner, communicate blockers to managements.

• Periodically assisted in special investigations to identify emerging trends in browser spoofing, suspicious email domain, VM Risk and IP addresses.

• Recommended improvements to enhance fraud controls and polices. Skill-Storm (Social Security Administration) Anti Money Laundering Investigator (Contract) April 2022 – November 2022.

• Analyzed alerts and associated cases to make determination on the specific suspicious alert.

• Prepared and present comprehensive reports on investigative results to executive management and regulatory bodies to establish sufficient evidence of money laundering or other financial offenses.

• Reviewed transactions in multiple systems as well as input from other sources.

• Conducted research using internal applications and open sources.

• Evaluated cases triggered by various indicators, such as suspicious activity reports (SARs), law enforcement leads, proactive initiatives, or internal alerts.

• Examined and evaluate evidence from both internal and external sources to identify and manage financial crime risks.

• Gathered initial information and documentation pertinent to the case, including transaction records, customer profiles, and details from prior investigations.

• Prepared case narrative on all reviewed cases.

• Provided input on training models as appropriate.

• Trained and mentored other team members on different case type.

• Reviewed the casework of other team members. Hosted a POD of approximately 8-10 people on a rotational basis.

• Worked independently with little management oversight.

• Participated in meetings and events representing the customer and other stakeholders.

• Documented case analysis and closure in the case tool.

• Supported customer to create and update processes, procedures and standard practices implemented to certify reviews. United Bank of Switzerland (UBS) KYC Specialist (Team Lead) November 2021 – April 2022.

• Investigated complex financial crimes specifically relating to investment portfolios of large co-operations and entities.

• Conducted Initial analysis of new account for Customer Identification Program (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) packages.

• Completed final due diligence checklist and negative news searches.

• Identified key risks in the current client Lifecyle management process.

• Processed client Lifecyle related reports.

• Conducted background research on account holders, and counter parties.

• Participated in reviewing cases of other team members for Quality Assurance.

• Trained and mentored other team members on different case type.

• Balanced multiple projects and responsibilities and tracked progress against work plans, highlighting potential issues to senior management.

WorkMates (Coinbase) Anti-Money Laundering Analyst Feb 2015 – November 2021.

• Utilized Blockchain analytics to perform transaction tracing to determine the source and use of funds.

• Performed in-depth research within banking systems as well as other open and closed source systems to investigate customer and transactional activity.

• Ensured adherence to all applicable AML regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC mandates.

• Conducted transaction monitoring and documented evidence in MS Excel.

• Conducted investigations related to suspicions on money laundering, terrorist financing or sanction violations.

• Performed analytical reviews in transactional data sets, composed clear and concise summaries of findings and submitted recommendations for further actions.

• Presented strong investigative and analytical skills as well as formulate and clearly articulate a supportable rationale behind the decision of every case investigated.

• Responsible for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) or equivalent for regulatory filling.

• Responsible for assisting the broader compliance management team with collecting AML or blockchain analysis data for audit, regulator, or partner requests.

• Maintained a strong investigative skill; the ability to work independently, demonstrated extensive banking and Compliance knowledge such as assessing AML, Sanctions and fraud risks associated with crypto/Web3 business models.

• Reviewed documentation to prevent fraud, money laundering, and identity theft losses.

• Responsible for initiating RFI, 314B.

E D U C A T I O N A L Q U A L I F I C A T I O N

University Of Nigeria

• Bachelor of Science, Economics

T E C H N O L O G I E S

• Lexis Nexis, World check, ACTIMIZE, World base, GiAct, Swift, ISO Claim Search, Decision Net, People finder, Google, MS Project, Requisite Pro Requirements Management tool, MS Excel, MS SharePoint, Pivot Tables, Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, Pacer, SQL Server Management Studio, Active Director, Windows 2000/2003/2007, Mac Systems, ERPS, Evidence portal, Work Track, SAS Visual Investigator, and hummingbird. R E F E R E N C E

Available on request

Contact this candidate