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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

- Owner of Transaction Monitoring Systems- Provide Guidance and Workstream management to teammates- Lead integration and development of enterprise transition to SAS Viya for Transaction Monitoring and including business driven data analysis and development of upstream Azure SQL Data Hub

Chicago, Il, Us

- Owner of Transaction Monitoring Systems- Lead the replication and reverse engineering of FIS Prime BSA Reporter Rules using pandas in Python, resulting in efficient validation of transaction monitoring outputs and streamlined rule tuning, including below-the-line testing.- Lead integration and development of enterprise transition to SAS Viya for Transaction Monitoring and including business driven data analysis and development of upstream Azure SQL Data Hub- Develop and implement a comprehensive Transaction Monitoring rule tuning program, guidelines, and processes, along with an ongoing monitoring program to ensure the effectiveness of rules within defined standards.- Revamp existing Excel processes, reducing human error and enhancing business process efficiency by 60% through the implementation of pivot tables and efficient lookup formulas.- Successfully replicate and fine-tune 30% of the Rule Portfolio within a span of 6 months, demonstrating strong analytical skills and proactive initiative.- Create automated, auditable business analytical processes and templates using PowerQuery, leading to improved efficiency and accuracy.

Rosemont, Il, Us

- Mentored a team of 5 junior analysts in developing, tuning, and testing BSA/AML models, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and rigorous scrutiny from auditors and examiners.- Guided analysts in their growth, fostering their skills in Statistical Analysis Tools, Reporting, and Visualization tools.- Spearheaded the improvement of methodologies and tools for tuning projects, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness of the model development process.- Skillfully reverse-engineered and replicated complex vendor models/systems, successfully identifying and resolving numerous bugs.- Acted as the representative for BSA in the Actimize End of Life Upgrade project, overseeing testing and training, and effectively managing the project to ensure its successful completion within the specified timelines.- Served as the BSA Subject Matter Expert on the Actimize AML/OFAC System ETL, providing comprehensive expertise and support to the team and other stakeholders.- Proactively identified opportunities to streamline workflows and processes, leading to significant time and cost savings for the department.- Leveraged expertise in Regular Expressions (Regex) to enhance existing processes and automate tasks, resulting in reduced errors and improved overall efficiency.- Developed and delivered an Excel Training presentation for the Wintrust Compliance Department, equipping team members with valuable skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.

Rosemont, Il, Us

- Played a vital role in validating and implementing Nice Actimize SAM, WLF, and CDD modules for the BSA Department, ensuring seamless conversion and enhanced regulatory compliance.- Led replication of Actimize SAM models, skillfully reverse engineered risk rating data, and resolved numerous bugs, improving system performance and functionality.- Developed a robust "fuzzy matching" solution for AML Models, achieving low false negative rates using Alteryx, enhancing compliance measures.- Automated manual processes with Excel Macros and Alteryx, improving accuracy, transparency, and efficiency, saving thousands of hours.- Reduced OFAC Unit workload by 20%, enhancing monitoring model effectiveness and regulatory compliance.- Conducted comprehensive system analyses, implemented AML and OFAC systems, and developed custom-built monitoring models.- Provided ad-hoc analytics-based analyses to inform decision-making and strategic initiatives for BSA Department Executives.- Translated BSA/AML/OFAC business needs for IT teams, facilitating effective communication and alignment between requirements and technical implementation.- Demonstrated expertise in reverse engineering, replicating, and validating AML and OFAC systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.- Consistently met project deadlines, showcasing exceptional project management skills and adaptability.

Downers Grove, Il, Us

- Conducted a comprehensive analysis of staff cost and hourly sales, resulting in a significant annual cost reduction for the organization.- Implemented measures to enhance the efficiency of the scheduling system, ensuring an always up-to-date availability of the schedule for improved operations.- Successfully trained and managed a diverse staff, including overseeing a concession team of 25 individuals, fostering a productive and motivated work environment.- Effectively managed facilities and procurement of inventory and supplies for two concession stands and one mini-golf/concession stand, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction.- Performed reconciliations and approved end-of-day cashier reports, ensuring accurate financial records and adherence to internal controls.- Provided valuable assistance to the Recreation Supervisor in staff management, collaborating on staffing strategies and resolving any related issues.- Facilitated the creation and administration of teams and leagues using tools such as MS Excel, Quickscores (an online league management website), and RecTrac (parks and recreation software).- Evaluated and mitigated unexpected situations with customers and staff, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and ensuring positive experiences for all parties involved.- Held responsibility for handling all cash sales and completing cash balancing reports, maintaining financial accuracy and accountability within the organization.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Summer 2017; Winter 2017-18-Supervise team of two other interns. Assist with work when needed.-Completed post implementation qualitative analysis for the Modeling team including analyzing and recommending parameter modifications for approximately 215 transaction monitoring rules

Rosemont, Il, Us

Summer 2015; Winter 2015-16; Winter 2016-17-Supervise team of two other interns-Assist BSA Alert Unit with daily processes and monthly alerts-Took initiative to identify and create a workload reduction by an excess of 80 hours per year by writing several intricate Excel Macros and increasing efficiency of eight processes -Aid with Prime Compliance Suite data integrity validation -Created several complex macros for a spreadsheet template to facilitate the dual control monitoring of a process-Created Hedge Fund workbook to facilitate both a macro and micro overview of fund accounts and Hedge Fund administrators to enable enhanced due diligence, documentation tracking, and compliance with ‘know your customer’ (KYC)-Assisted with Hedge Fund Project including account due diligence and determination of account status in preparation for a regulatory exam-Assist in various other ‘KYC’ and Model Development projects -Completed monthly and daily processing using tools including but not limited to StorQM, MS Excel and Prime Compliance Suite pursuant to BSA/AML Policies

Rosemont, Il, Us

Summer 2016-Provide direct recommendations regarding bank loan concentrations to VP of Finance and Executive Market Heads-Developed a complex macro to automate an extensive monthly manual data conversion task that increases efficiency by over 850% and increased accuracy from relatively low to near 100%-Created and validated several new executive level reports under direct guidance and input from the CFO