Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and accomplished Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professional with more than 9 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in global financial crime risk management and compliance. Proven expertise across AML/CFT enforcement, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings, sanctions controls, fraud prevention, regulatory agency examinations, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and transaction monitoring programs. Extensive experience in Technology Strategy & Coordination for Global Financial Crimes (GFC), partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal & Compliance, Operations, Data & Analytics, and Technology teams, to design, implement, and optimize financial crime detection and prevention systems. Adept at translating regulatory requirements and financial crime risks into scalable technology solutions, improving operational efficiency, data quality, and investigative effectiveness & sustainability across global programs. Recognized for a strong analytical mindset and the ability to leverage data, metrics, and emerging technologies to enhance risk identification, strengthen controls, and support regulatory readiness. Experienced in managing change initiatives, supporting system enhancements, and aligning technology roadmaps with evolving regulatory expectations and business objectives. Holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from Gettysburg College.
-Ensured that the company operates with strict adherence to BSA/AML laws and regulations. -Conducted AML compliance duties, which includes examining and evaluating transactional data, monitoring client's foreign beneficiaries, and performing client due diligence following corporate KYC standards. -Reviewed for any new patterns/trends as well as any unusual activity. -Assisted in providing ongoing state and federal licensing and financial reporting requirements. -Managed annual license renewals. -Supported state onsite and offsite audit exams and acted as a liaison for state regulators. -Lead the annual independent AML audit examination. -Support the CCO in establishing and executing written policies and procedures for a U.S. and non-U.S. business that fit global AML needs. -Provide ongoing AML compliance training to internal staff.
-Conducted preliminary research for investigators in the Anti-Money Laundering division of BlackRock's Financial Markets Advisory Group. -Reported suspicious and/or unusual activity as required by anti-money laundering laws and regulations, utilizing various transaction monitoring systems. -Assisted in project management/reporting responsibilities on multiple projects.
-Member of the GIS Team, based out of the Arlington Office. -Responsible for conducting GIS mapping and analysis to support a wide variety of projects.