Kristen Marcus

About Kristen Marcus

I am a results-driven and highly organized investigative professional with over 20 years of experience spanning law enforcement, financial crimes investigations, regulatory compliance, public administration, and customer-focused service delivery. My career has been marked by a commitment to integrity, analytical rigor, and operational excellence.Throughout my tenure with the State of New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, I led and managed complex investigations into insurance fraud, antitrust violations, Medicaid fraud, AML/BSA violations, EDD cases, and other high-impact financial crimes. My work also extended into criminal investigations involving drug enforcement, theft, security breaches, and corruption. I have successfully collaborated with multiple law enforcement and regulatory agencies, enhancing inter-agency communication and investigative outcomes.I bring: Deep expertise in fraud detection, financial crime risk, and regulatory frameworks Leadership in managing investigative, sales, and support teams A strong background in public relations, customer service, and administration Proficiency in project management, budgeting, P&L oversight, and training developmentIn addition to my public sector experience, I’ve operated a home-based travel agency, leveraging my global travel knowledge and sharp research skills. I also have significant experience working within legal teams and supporting startups through growth and compliance transitions. I hold a Master’s Degree in Public Administration – Inspector General, specializing in investigation, inspection, and oversight. To expand my financial compliance acumen, I’m currently scheduled to take the SIE exam on October 21, 2025, with plans to pursue the Series 7 and CFE exam shortly thereafter.I’m passionate about leveraging my investigative and compliance background to contribute to organizations focused on fraud prevention, AML/CFT, public administration, or regulatory compliance—especially in dynamic, cross-functional environments.Let’s connect! 19•••••••56 | c••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Financial Crime Analyst

   Wells Fargo

   Nov 2024 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

Education

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  Master of Public Administration, Inspector General; Investigation and Operational

  1998 — 2001

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  Bachelor of Arts, Forensic Psychology

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Criminal Investigations
• Anti Money Laundering
• Certified Sandals
• Insurance Fraud
• Enforcement
• Financial Crimes Investigations
• Bank Secrecy Act
• Claim Investigation
• Private Investigations
• Fraud