Deirdre Watkins-Collier
Global Financial Crimes Aml Officer Leader in Financial Services.
- Role
- Senior Anti-money Laundering Consultant at Northern Trust
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Deirdre Watkins-Collier
As a Senior AML Consultant at Northern Trust since June 2025, I contribute to enterprise-level anti-money laundering (AML) operations for a global custodian bank. With a focus on compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and other regulatory requirements, I specialize in conducting risk-based AML investigations, KYC/EDD reviews, and enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers, including analysis of complex ownership structures and cross-border activities. Over the course of multiple consulting engagements, I have developed a strong foundation in financial crime prevention, with expertise in AML investigations, KYC, EDD, and regulatory frameworks. Known for fostering collaboration with stakeholders, I prioritize operational excellence and quality assurance in all workflows. I am committed to supporting organizations in mitigating financial crime risks and enhancing compliance standards.
Experience
Senior Anti-money Laundering Consultant
Jun 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Supported enterprise AML operations for a global custodian bank, ensuring compliance with BSA and regulatory requirements. • Conducted risk-based AML investigations and KYC/EDD reviews to identify and document suspicious behavior. • Performed enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers, analyzing complex ownership structures and cross-border activities. • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to streamline AML workflows and maintain quality assurance standards.
Education
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Coaching
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Applications for Materials Management and Accounts Payable Systems.
- Recruiting
- Employee Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Accounting
- Vendor Management
- Customer Retention
- Budgets
- Training
- New Business Development
- Process Improvement
- Credit
- Crm
- Salesforce.com
- Policy
- Time Management
- Accounts Payable
- Entrepreneurship
- Documentation
- Sales Management
- Relationship Management
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Talent Management
- Outlook
- Operations Management
- Teamwork
- Banking
- Business Development
- Call Centers
- Risk Management
- Hiring
- Business Analysis
- Software Documentation
- Customer Experience
- Insurance
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