Catherine B.
VP Senior Global Financial Crimes Investigator @Bank of America
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WORK HISTORY
VP Senior Global Financial Crimes Investigator @Bank of America
As a Senior Global Financial Crimes Investigator for Brokerage at Bank of America, this role leads complex AML investigations across BANA, GWIM, BOFAS, Institutional, and Private Bank clients. Responsibilities include assessing high-risk activity, analyzing complex transactional patterns, and providing final recommendations on SAR filings and account disposition. The position serves as an AML subject-matter expert on consumer, commercial/small business, correspondent banking, brokerage, and wealth-management products, ensuring all investigations meet internal quality expectations and regulatory standards.The role also includes reviewing and approving investigative work, guiding investigators through complex case scenarios, and mentoring new or developing team members. Collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional partners is essential to communicate findings, escalate risks, and support enhancements to investigative processes and financial-crimes controls. This work strengthens the firm’s overall risk posture and reinforces a strong compliance culture across multiple business lines.
EDUCATION
Belmont Abbey College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
Belmont Abbey College
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategic Analysis (Data Analytics)
Gaston College
Associate of Arts (AA), Art/Art Studies,
Gaston College
Associate of General Education
SKILLS
ABOUT CATHERINE B.
I am a Senior Global Financial Crimes Investigator for a leading international financial services institution based in the US. With over 15 years of experience in banking, I specialize in detecting, investigating, and mitigating complex consumer, commercial, and brokerage-related financial crimes across all lines of business.My core strengths include advanced data analysis, quality control, and regulatory reporting in alignment with FinCEN, OCC, SEC, and other global compliance standards. I leverage a range of analytical tools and databases to identify, research, and assess suspicious activity trends, presenting clear and objective findings to senior leadership, legal counsel, external financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies.I am passionate about continuous learning and applying innovative, data-driven approaches to enhance financial crime detection and prevention. My goal is to strengthen the security and integrity of the global financial system while protecting the interests of my organization and its clients.
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