Transaction Monitoring | Enhanced Due Diligence | SAR Filing | Sanctions Screening
Experienced in conducting investigations, performing enhanced due diligence, and delivering risk-based compliance solutions for banks, FinTechs, and payment providers. Specialized in cryptocurrency compliance with proven results in process optimization and false positive reduction as well as sanctions.
Financial crime and compliance professional with expertise in transaction monitoring, KYC/EDD reviews, and sanctions screening, delivering risk-based solutions across banking, fintech, and payments industries. CAMS-certified with TRM Certified Investigator credentials specializing in cryptocurrency compliance and blockchain analysis.
Currently pursuing my Master of Science in Financial Crime and Compliance Management at Utica University (expected December 2026), building on my B.A. in International and Global Studies with a Minor in Intelligence and National Security from the University of Central Florida. My unique background combines financial crime expertise with intelligence analysis training, enabling me to identify patterns and assess complex risk scenarios across traditional and emerging payment channels.
Deliver financial crime consulting to banks, FinTechs, MSBs, and third-party payment providers. Conduct investigations using Actimize, FIS, SAS, CLEAR, and LexisNexis. Review transaction monitoring alerts for AML, fraud, and terrorist financing while maintaining compliance with BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC regulations.
Key Accomplishments: Delivered 2,000+ hours of consulting across multiple clients. Identified workflow inefficiencies and implemented adjustments that reduced case handling times by 25-30%. Partnered with product and risk teams to refine monitoring rules, reducing false positives while maintaining compliance coverage. Collaborated with QA teams to remediate recurring compliance issues, strengthening consistency and accuracy in case reviews.
Conducted transaction-based investigations for potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud. Analyzed unusual and high-risk financial activity using Actimize, CLEAR, and FIS. Researched and analyzed customer behavior in accordance with regulatory expectations. Drafted detailed SAR narratives and maintained designated monthly case queues.
Key Accomplishments: Contributed 3,000+ hours to Top 20 Bank investigations, conducting an average of 20+ in-depth investigations per day across multiple geographies. Drafted SAR narratives used in regulatory filings, ensuring alignment with BSA/AML and CFT standards. Supported QA reviewers by clarifying investigative documentation, contributing to reduced repeat errors in escalations. Performed enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk individuals and entities, delivering risk-based recommendations.
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) from ACAMS - the gold standard certification for AML professionals. Issued October 2025.
TRM-CI certification specializing in cryptocurrency investigations and blockchain analysis. Issued January 2025, valid through January 2027.
TRM-CFC certification covering cryptocurrency fundamentals, digital asset risk management, and compliance frameworks. Issued November 2024, valid through November 2026.
Master of Science in Financial Crime and Compliance Management from Utica University. Expected graduation December 2026.
B.A. in International and Global Studies with a Minor in Intelligence and National Security from the University of Central Florida. Graduated December 2022 with 3.3 GPA.
Advanced training in White Collar Crime, Project Management, Writing, Research, Analytical Reasoning, and Communication within financial crime contexts.
Currently In Development – Building a web-based quality assurance tool for Suspicious Activity Report review and validation. Will streamline SAR QA workflows, automate narrative validation, and provide regulatory checklist verification for compliance teams.
This space is reserved for upcoming personal projects. Potential ideas include transaction pattern visualizers, AML case management tools, or compliance education platforms. Check back soon for updates!
Another space for personal projects as I continue building tools that solve real compliance problems. Ideas in the pipeline include cryptocurrency risk scoring tools and sanctions screening simulators.
Insights into cryptocurrency investigations, blockchain analysis techniques, and applying TRM methodologies to identify suspicious digital asset transactions.
Read more →Best practices for writing comprehensive Suspicious Activity Reports that clearly communicate findings while including adequate supporting documentation for regulators.
Read more →Challenges and strategies for conducting AML investigations in the FinTech space, including payment processors, MSBs, and emerging financial technology platforms.
Read more →Techniques for identifying money laundering patterns, analyzing customer behavior anomalies, and leveraging data analysis to improve investigation efficiency.
Read more →Practical guidance for maintaining effective sanctions compliance programs, managing false positives, and staying current with evolving OFAC requirements.
Read more →How an Intelligence and National Security background translates to financial crime investigations, and the skills that transfer between these fields.
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