New York City Metropolitan Area
Hello, I am a disciplined, professional investigator, certified in Fraud Examination, Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance/Financial Crimes. Proven leader with an impressive track record for achievement and service in public and private sectors; consistently achieving recognition for outstanding investigative qualities and leadership on all levels. Extensive experience leading and training teams to work efficiently in various investigative roles. Communicates and coordinates cross-functionally to meet goals and share information within Law Enforcement and corporate entities. In my current position, I am a member of the Bank's AML Special Investigations Unit, tasked with performing enhanced due diligence on specialty customers in high risk industries. Reviews clientele at set intervals to ensure they are operating within the bank's and governmental regulatory parameters. Previously served as a senior member of a contractor team of Intelligence Analysts and Investigators, supporting Federal Law Enforcement through Data-driven investigations and operations. Organized and led teams in investigations support utilizing data analysis and modeling procedures. Engaged in Critical Incident planning and response on strategic and response levels. . I have been project Lead for multiple financial crimes efforts in the Investigations and Operations Unit, Namely, money mule investigations and Jamaican Organizations Linked to Telemarketing (JOLT) program support. I also served as project lead for an effort to improve inter-agency communication regarding synthetic opioid investigations and reporting. Currently, I am the Investigations support lead for the team, ensuring quality control and training for the team of analysts is advanced and maintained. I have presented to multiple industry groups as a subject matter expert on elder fraud schemes. In my prior role, I investigated Identity Theft, Credit Fraud, Larceny, and Internal Fraud, among others. I have extensive experience in the Army and Army Reserves; leading and training teams to work efficiently in various investigative roles. I communicate and coordinate cross-functionally to meet goals and to share information within Law Enforcement. I am conversant in Arabic and German and I possess comprehensive knowledge of compliance rules, regulations, and controls. Connect with me!
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Last assignment was to Special Operations Division, Palisades Center Mall detail. Conducted individual and teamed investigations into misdemeanor to felony crimes at the Palisades Center Mall located 20 miles outside of NYC. Experienced in investigation of Identity Theft, Credit Card Fraud and Organized Retail Crimes. Facilitator in the effort to create a regional network of loss-prevention professionals designed to combat ORC (Organized Retail Crime) teams working in the New York City tri-state region. Court recognized expert in Fraudulent Document identification. Assigned to Rockland County Intelligence Center after Sept. 11 attacks to provide language and anti-terror expertise to regional efforts. Received numerous citations for performance of duty. NY State certified Police Instructor and Field Training Officer. Additional training: -Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's (FLETC) Law Enforcement Intelligence Analyst Course -NYPD Auto Crimes School
Shareholder identification specialist. Conducted surveys within the financial community in order to identify major shareholders of Fortune 500 international clients. Required knowledge of compliance laws in multiple jurisdictions. Program succeeded in providing a more targeted investor relations profile for each client, as well as facilitated US listings for international blue chip corporations.