Syed A. Hassan

MS in Business Analytics, Duke Fuqua '24 | AML Specialist | Fraud Detection & Data Science in FinTech

United States

About

I am passionate about predictive analytics, risk management, and understanding consumer behavior. My expertise lies in Risk Management and Compliance, where I have played a critical role in monitoring high-risk transactions and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to ensure regulatory compliance for Fintech clients. At Duke's Fuqua School of Business, where I earned my Master's in Business Analytics with a focus on Risk, I honed my skills in data science and business intelligence. I thrive on transforming data into insights that drive smart business decisions. I'm looking for opportunities to use my data science and business intelligence skills to address real-world problems and drive forward-thinking solutions. Let’s connect and chat about how we can make a real impact together!

Experience

  • Operations Analyst at Netspend
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Student Consultant - Data Science at Arctic Glacier Premium Ice
    Mar 2024 - May 2024 · 3 mos

    -Built a predictive model to forecast daily ice sales based on weather patterns, enhancing inventory management accuracy. -Conducted Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to identify key trends influenced by weather, using Tableau and Power BI for visualization. -Collaborated with a team to deliver actionable insights, aligning sales predictions with dynamic weather data. -Leveraged machine learning and data visualization tools to transform complex datasets into strategic business insights.

  • Teaching Assistant - Data Science at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
    Jan 2024 - May 2024 · 5 mos

    -Translated complex data science concepts from R to Python, enhancing comprehension and practical application for business students, and enriched the academic environment by contributing to a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

  • Associate Analyst at AML RightSource
    Aug 2022 - May 2023 · 10 mos

    -Prepared SARs by interpreting and implementing client operating policies regarding financial data. -Identified and analyzed data from various sources to produce comprehensive written work products. -Located data anomalies and red flags for money laundering, fraud, sanctioning violations, illegal drug sales, and illicit prison activity. -Conducted transaction monitoring, alert resolution, fraud and case investigation, SAR preparation, EDD Reviews, KYC Reviews, and other AML/BSA tasks.

  • Financial Services Analyst at Nationwide Financial
    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 · 7 mos

    -Managed, overlooked, and analyzed Life insurance policies within the new-business department. -Received policy updates from insurance agents daily, and advised them on financial services. -Contacted underwriters and case-managers to update policy records, and optimize results. -Promoted lean processes when issuing and managing life insurance policies.