Palmetto GA *****
******.*******@*****.***
Phone 404-***-**** (H) 678-***-**** ( C)
Joanne Jones
Summary: I have 24 years of experiences in the banking industry. My career includes positions in administration, operation, compliance, and management. In December of 2009 I completed my Master in Accounting with a 3.66 grade point average while working full time. I am looking for a position that will utilize my skills and abilities to accomplish the goals of the organization in which I am employed.
12/2006 – 8/2010 Wachovia Wealth Mgmt
Operational Risk Specialist
Conduct KYC (Know Your Customer) investigations for Wachovia wealth clients and businesses in accordance with the US Patriot Act. This includes:
Prepare Know Your Customer reviews (KYC) & Customer Identification Program (CIP)
Effectively assess and prioritize risks, by accurately identifying the risk the customer represents when opening new accounts
Review transactions to ensure procedures are followed according to Wachovia policies and procedures
Process overdrafts on client accounts in accordance to policies and credit guidelines
Process wire transfers and approve internal monetary transactions
10/ 2003 – 12/2006 Wachovia Wealth Mgmt
Client Service Associate - Banking
Conducted account research and serviced customers accounts
Performed due diligent requirements on clients accounts
Assisted Relationship Managers in the sale and servicing of clients
Opening and closing of customers accounts (deposits and loans)
Loan processing coordination and special projects as needed
11/1997 - 7/18/2003 Wachovia Wealth Management/OffitBank
Client Service Manager - Investment
Ensured that both internal and external clients were provided the highest level of quality service
Provided direction to other areas of the bank regarding identification of issues, recommendation for problem resolutions and expediting production, and service delivery for wealth clients
Assisted in special projects and internal audits; transferred funds, securities, and processing stock trade
2/1996 – 11/1997 Wachovia Bank Card Services
Customer Service Rep
Answered incoming customer inquiries promptly and in accordance with the established call handling procedures
Helped customers understand financial matters relating to their accounts
Complied with all applicable credit laws and mandates
Handled escalated situations and resolved customer inquiries
1987 - 1995 Fleet Investment Services Rochester NY
Supervisor Trust Operations
Coordinated workflow so that the team could process work within required time frames and guidelines
Wrote new procedures to streamline work processing time and improved department audit rating
Assisted with special projects for several bank mergers
Conducted audits to identify compliance related exceptions
Trained new employees and assisted in complex problem solving
Wrote employees’ annual reviews and met with employees about their semi annual and annual objectives
1984 - 1987 Fleet Bank Rochester New York
Senior Accounting Clerk - Student Loans
Processed payments for student loan customers
Monitored, maintained and reconciled assigned accounts
Ensured that transactions were completed, timely, accurately, and in compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Other tasks and projects as assigned
Formal Education
BS Business Administration SUNY Empire State
Rochester NY 12/1991
MS Education and Technology AIU
Online 5/2004 GPA 3.4
MS Accounting Strayer University Morrow GA
graduation date 12/2009