Brian A.

About Brian A.

Expert in executing analytic/financial security/banking services, specifically Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Counterterrorism Financing (CTF) and Financial Crimes Compliance.• Seasoned investigator of potentially suspicious transactions, including conducting routine surveillance reviews and compliance assessments.• Experience in improving capabilities through compliance program development and competitive/commercial intelligence.• Understanding of industry practices concerning auditory standards and due diligence measures.• Expert level proficiency in producing predictive data patterns identifying potentially suspicious activity. • Ability to conduct AML/BSA/CTF examinations using investigative procedures and data analysis functions.• Experience with gauging the appropriate response to suspicious transactions based on the impact and tracking of each suspicious event.• Expert researcher of entities’ public record activities in the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) arenas in order to assess corporate risk and compliance.• Expert investigator of financial records and compliance issues using account information to locate assets and investments.• Ability to conduct predictive analysis of Know Your Customer (KYC) principles while leveraging best business practices.• Experience with demonstrating an entities’ operating performance by producing baseline summaries indicating the depth of an entities’ equity.Specialties: AML/BSA/CTF/KYC Financial Crimes Compliance, Anti-Fraud, Implementation Planning, Information Assurance, Critical Infrastructure Protection.

Experience

1. Heightened Customer Risk - Risk Control - Wells Fargo Bank, N a

   Wells Fargo

   Jan 2015 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• The George Washington University

  B.A., Political Science

• Durham University

  M.A., International Relations & Affairs - Middle East Concentration