Professional Experience
Senior Analyst II & Team Leader
AML RightSource | Phoenix, AZ | April 2023 – July 2023 www.amlrightsource.com
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with experience leading teams of up to 20+ analysts and Quality Control (QC) professionals in the analysis of thousands of AML cases and periodic reviews.
- Recognized for my expertise and results-oriented approach, I was selected by AML RightSource to contribute to the organization's most critical projects, improving efficiency and risk management.
- Invited to provide expert feedback on Arachnys, an innovative UK-based AI RegTech platform acquired by AML Rightsource. My contributions enhanced the platform's effectiveness and accuracy of its risk matrix.
- Leveraged over 4 years of experience with industry-standard software, including Actimize, Verafin, ECAMS, and Lexis Nexis, to conduct AML transaction monitoring and KYC investigations.
- Currently preparing for the Advanced CAMS-FCI certification to deepen my expertise in financial crimes investigations and strengthen my commitment to staying at the forefront of AML/KYC best practices.
- Comfortable working with a diverse array of case populations including business accounts, trust & estate accounts, securities accounts, non-governmental organizations, unincorporated associations, and other legal structures.
Senior Analyst I
AML RightSource | Phoenix, AZ | Jan 2022 – March 2023 www.amlrightsource.com
- Led Analyst and Quality Control (QC) teams in workflows such as Know Your Customer (KYC) investigations and new account risk ratings (NARRs), often achieving a 95% or greater pass rate in meeting compliance standards.
- Conducted in-depth audit of hundreds of Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) narratives, successfully identifying and rectifying systemic errors, enhancing the accuracy of the reporting process, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Proactively led various special projects to assess risk and identify deficiencies, consistently achieving an impressive 25%-50% reduction in estimated project completion times, showcasing effective leadership and project management skills.
- EMERGE leadership development program graduate for company leaders to thrive.
- Attained the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification from ACAMS, a globally recognized gold standard in AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing.
Associate Analyst II
AML RightSource | Phoenix, AZ | Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 www.amlrightsource.com
- Successfully conducted over 2,000 KYC periodic reviews across various entity types and populations, bolstering the integrity of client databases and enhancing adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Leveraged extensive experience in interpreting thousands of Lexis Nexis reports and negative news searches, adeptly identifying potential risks and red flags, contributing to robust risk mitigation strategies.
- Elected Culture Committee Secretary for 200+ associates at our Phoenix office, responsible for organizing employee meetings, feedback and voting along with social and holiday events. Six-month assignment requiring strong organizational and communication skills in addition to client assignments.
- Strategically leveraged 314(a) and 314(b) information requests in accordance with FinCEN regulations, leading to more thorough and insightful investigations.
Associate Analyst I
AML RightSource | Phoenix, AZ | March 2019 – Dec 2019 www.amlrightsource.com
- Effectively executed and resolved over 1,100 in-depth AML transaction monitoring alerts using robust quantitative analysis, risk identification, and remediation strategies, significantly reducing potential compliance risks.
- Achieved a 100% compliance rate through successful implementation and stringent adherence to the Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
- Independently conducted comprehensive due diligence on high-risk individuals, accounts, including OFAC-sanctioned entities and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) reducing the risk of regulatory penalties.
Finance Director
Mizuho Synergy PLC Group | Columbo, Sri Lanka | Jan 2017 – Dec 2018
- Significantly advanced analysis of key performance indicators and operational performance metrics through enhanced dashboards and reporting.
- Improved expense management by streamlining the budget process.
- Successfully eliminated accounting and administration costs by approximately 30%, increasing operational efficiency and resource concentration through the merger of two parallel companies with similar product lines and markets.
- Constructed a 15-year financial forecast and business plan for a $2 million expansion project, resulting in a projected return on investment of 28-31% by collaborating with directors, international partners, and consultants.
- Improved operational cooperation, efficiency, and execution by advocating and implementing cloud storage and a "work from the cloud" culture for all financial data and reporting.
Operations Director
Mizuho Synergy PLC Group | Columbo, Sri Lanka | July 2016 – Dec 2016
- Contributed to creation of a company owned production line.
- Improved production efficiencies and cost via material sourcing and KPI’s.
Business Development Director
Mizuho Synergy PLC Group | Columbo, Sri Lanka | July 2015 – July 2016
- Coached sales managers to increase market share from 35%-50%.
- Developed tracking system to research and measure market share penetration.
Private Client Banker
JP Morgan Chase & Co| Phoenix, AZ | July 2013 – July 2015
Private Client Banker
- Industry leading training by JP Morgan Chase on BSA, FINRA, Patriot Act, and KYC policies among others.
- Completed investment licenses 6 & 63, life insurance, and NMLS (national mortgage licensing system), promoted into Private Banking.
- Highly skilled in commercial and private loans, brokerages, investment management, trust, insurance products, high-net-worth clients, and business structures.
- Successfully managed the largest, most profitable customer relationships within the bank.
- Demonstrated success in generating over $8.5 million in new money investments and $45 million in home financing through financial statement analysis and consultation with clients on asset management, investment strategies, loans, credit, trusts, and estate affairs.
- Managed portfolio of 500 affluent clients, facilitated access to broad financial services.
Relationship Banker
JP Morgan Chase & Co| Phoenix, AZ | Feb 2011 – July 2013
Private Client Banker
- Industry leading training by JP Morgan Chase on BSA, FINRA, Patriot Act, and KYC policies among others.
- Completed investment licenses 6 & 63, life insurance, and NMLS (national mortgage licensing system), promoted into Private Banking.
- Highly skilled in commercial and private loans, brokerages, investment management, trust, insurance products, high-net-worth clients, and business structures.
- Successfully managed the largest, most profitable customer relationships within the bank.
- Demonstrated success in generating over $8.5 million in new money investments and $45 million in home financing through financial statement analysis and consultation with clients on asset management, investment strategies, loans, credit, trusts, and estate affairs.
- Managed portfolio of 500 affluent clients, facilitated access to broad financial services.
U.S. Pension Team - Technical CO-OP
The Dow Chemical Company | Midland, MI | May 2006 – Dec 2008
U.S. Pension Team - Technical CO-OP (Partnership with my university)
- Expertly forecasting pension benefits for current employees and future retirees, population consisted of approximately 50,000 retirees.
- Improved position performance, consistency, and training by establishing a standard operating procedure.
- Coached and mentored new employees on technical benefit projections and served as a technical forecasting resource for the Retiree Service Call Center.
- Skilled in collecting and analyzing data from various databases, including DowPass, HRCM, Microsoft Access/Excel, and others for benefit projection and analysis.