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Willanda Booker

Cicero

Summary

AML professional prepared for high-stakes environments and regulatory challenges. Adept in leveraging enhanced due diligence and suspicious activity reporting to mitigate financial crimes. Proficient in employing advanced data analytics for fraud detection, significantly improving investigation efficiency. Expertise in risk assessment and investigative techniques. Demonstrates problem-solving abilities while ensuring robust anti-money laundering policies are effectively implemented. Consistently identifying mitigated risks in financial transactions while fostering collaborative work environments. Reliable team player with strong focus on achieving compliance and adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

AML Investigator

Capital One
11.2021 - Current
  • Leveraged data analytics tools to uncover hidden relationships among entities, enhancing the investigative process.
  • Conducted comprehensive research to identify and assess potential money laundering risks for the organization.
  • Identified potential risks by conducting thorough investigations and analyzing transaction patterns.
  • Monitored account activity in real-time for early detection and swift resolution of potential issues before they escalated into significant losses for the organization.
  • Improved AML investigations efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing updated technology tools.
  • Reduced fraudulent activity by implementing effective fraud detection strategies and tools.
  • Kept current with industry best practices and attended professional development events to maintain expertise in fraud investigation techniques.

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Fraud Analyst

Wellen Capital
08.2017 - 04.2020
  • Performed detailed background checks on individuals suspected of fraudulent activity to gather critical information needed for successful investigation process.
  • Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies
  • Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities
  • Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting both company reputation and client privacy.
  • Identified potential risks by conducting thorough investigations and analyzing transaction patterns on businesses and persons.
  • Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
  • Reduced fraudulent activity by implementing effective fraud detection strategies and tools.

AML Fraud Investigator

PLS Financial Services
10.2015 - 08.2017


  • Conducted detailed investigations to uncover fraudulent activities.
  • Improved risk assessment by analyzing financial transactions.
  • Identified fraud trends with comprehensive data analysis.
  • Enhanced fraud detection capabilities, collaborating with various departments.
  • Developed investigative strategies to solve complex fraud cases.
  • Wrote detailed investigation reports including CTRs and SARs improving case success rates by meticulously documenting findings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05-2014

Skills

  • Enhanced due diligence
  • Investigation techniques
  • Financial crime prevention
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Customer due diligence
  • Know your customer
  • Sanctions screening
  • Anti-money laundering policies
  • Suspicious activity reporting
  • Currency transaction reports
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Written communication

Timeline

AML Investigator

Capital One
11.2021 - Current

Fraud Analyst

Wellen Capital
08.2017 - 04.2020

AML Fraud Investigator

PLS Financial Services
10.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Chicago State University
Willanda Booker