Paige Buttrey

Experience

1. Financial Crimes Analyst

   U.S. Bank

   Jun 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   As a Financial Crimes Analyst, I support efforts to detect, investigate, and prevent financial fraud and suspicious activity, including money laundering, identity theft, and other financial crimes. My role involves analyzing transaction data, reviewing customer profiles and alerts, and ensuring compliance with BSA/AML (Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering) regulations and internal risk controls. I collaborate closely with compliance, legal, and law enforcement teams to escalate cases, draft SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports), and contribute to continuous process improvements and risk mitigation strategies.Key Responsibilities: • Monitored and investigated unusual financial transactions and customer behavior to identify potential risks. • Conducted research using internal systems and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to build detailed case narratives. • Prepared and filed regulatory reports including SARs in accordance with federal guidelines. • Partnered with cross-functional teams to escalate complex cases and support compliance audits. • Stayed current with evolving financial crime typologies and regulatory updates.

Education

• University of North Carolina Wilmington

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Cyber Security with a Business Minor