Christopher Millington Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Coordinate various Career Advisement events and assist with the development and execution of information sessions• Recommend and implement efficient means of data collection, management and analysis leading to program improvement.• Ensure presentation of metrics and data is consistently defined, formatted, and labeled across end-user deliverables and reports.• Communicates results of complex data analysis to non-technical audiences.• Attend weekly meetings on career and strategies, student professional development curriculum and workshops. • Advise and train students on maximizing the use of Handshake career services technology platform.• Update student records using Handshake in real time, and adjust the tools the college used to record student data.• Research and analyze emerging student concerns regarding internships and various career options.• Provide analytical research and administrative support of internship and field instruction programs• Offer orientations to student interns regarding procedures and requirements.• Coordinate group supervision and consultation sessions.

New York, New York, United States

• Conduct research and fact gathering for BSA/AML transaction monitoring and analysis requirements.• Perform investigations from alert to pre-case and conduct a granular investigation of entire client relationship and any material counterparties and associations for full scope case reviews.• Write SAR narratives; prepare and submit SAR’s for regulatory filing.• Assist BSA Officer and management with various process improvement projects.• Conduct CDD (Customer Due Diligence) and EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence) reviews on KYC and AML case files to mitigate risk for the bank.• Research and verify parties involved in suspicious transactions against various database, LexisNexis, OFAC, World-Check One, and Internet Searches.

United States

• Support the banks Financial Crimes Compliance Americas division ensure that the business in the US operates in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and all group standards related to anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML).• Conduct investigations that detect and report suspicious activity to governmental authorities and enable the bank to form sound judgments concerning reputational and other risks and meets expectations of regulators and other compliance stakeholders.• Identify, research, and report suspicious activity.• Manage the investigative process from initial decision to disposition.• Conduct thorough and timely review of reports that identify suspicious activity.• Formulate and recommend responses to suspicious findings and report such activity to the appropriate regulatory authorities.• Support Compliance Officers and other team members to determine whether to close cases, escalate findings, and or file Suspicious Activity Report with the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.• Generate spreadsheets, presentations, narrative reports and other graphic and narrative products to support analysis of complex fact patterns under review during AML investigations.• Perform data collation, quality control and analysis in support to investigation unit’s responses and requests pursuant to section 314 of the US PATRIOT ACT.

United States

• Analyzed alerted transactions related to correspondent bank client activity to ascertain whether the activity is suspicious.• Utilized bank systems, subscription and public databases, and other tools to research clients. Counterparties and entities related to the transactions.• Reviewed customer documentation including KYC information to cross-reference with account activity to ensure accurate risk levels have been assigned to the specific accounts held in the customer’s name.• Thoroughly and succinctly documented the research and analysis related to the financial activity.• Consulted with senior team members and drafted dispositions detailing suspicious activity and transactions with client accounts.• Utilized STAR (transaction monitoring system), World Check, public records research and other monitoring tools to file case reports.

New York, New York

• Analyzed alerted transactions related to correspondent bank client activity to ascertain whether the activity is suspicious.• Utilized bank systems, subscription and public databases, and other tools to research clients. Counterparties and entities related to the transactions.• Reviewed customer documentation including KYC information to cross-reference with account activity to ensure accurate risk levels have been assigned to the specific accounts held in the customer’s name.• Thoroughly and succinctly documented the research and analysis related to the financial activity.• Consulted with senior team members and drafted dispositions detailing suspicious activity and transactions with client accounts.• Utilized STAR (transaction monitoring system), World Check, public records research and other monitoring tools to file case reports.

New York

Conduct granular investigation of entire client relationship and any material counterparties and associations.Execute investigations based on Client On-boarding; Maintenance; Transaction Monitoring referrals; government sources and referrals (e.g. Subpoenas, 314 (a) from business partners and other control areas.Ensure that all required processes and procedures are followed, system of record accurately notated, documentation available/imaged, and appropriate borrower communication was performed in accordance with internal operation procedures.Prepare, research and file SARs and recommend relationship retention or termination, and track account closures as required.Work closely with the AML Partners (AML Advisory, RPM, CSIS, AML Legal Counsel, and Law Enforcement) throughout the duration of an investigation.Utilize strong research skills, knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, the Bank Secrecy Act, The USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements.Perform SAR maintenance and quality assessments; serve as point of contact on matters that impact an investigation or involve law enforcement.Review and approve Know-Your-Customer files for complex banking products; resolve matches identified during on-boarding and maintenance procedures.Conduct name searches (i.e. 314 (a) and Ad Hoc), review results and submit reports to FinCEN.

Brooklyn, Ny

Conduct granular investigation of entire client relationship and any material counterparties and associations.Analyze and execute focused internal account/customer reviews of underlying data collected to determine reasonable justification to file/not to file a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) to FinCEN based on continuous suspicious activity.Perform Risk Assessment in the form of layered, multi-factored review to effectively determine whether entity/customer exhibits traits consistent with typical ML/TF activity.Utilize KYC or public records to determine if the activity is consistent with customer background while following required data acquisition and analysis procedures.Manage investigative approach by using risk profiles to help identify traits that demonstrate consistency with typical ML/TF typologies. Enhance data quality by reporting metrics using a defined scope.Script and provide supporting documentation and submit SAR’s for approval based on GFCC guidelines.Ensure that all subjects/counterparties/transaction activity deemed suspicious is escalated to case in HALO.Communicate with Branch managers to obtain information about customers’ background, transaction activity, source funds and any other information related to the bank’s KYC policy.

Lawrence, Ny

Gathered and analyzed large amounts of insurance claims data, manage important correspondence, and conduct investigations under general and specific guidelines.Established initial contact with disaster recovery clients to gather key information, reviewed pertinent data obtained upon notice of loss, updated system with additional relevant information and explained grant benefits.Conducted quality file reviews to ensure regulatory compliance standards are met and maintained within the team.Ensured that all required processes and procedures are followed, system of record accurately notated, documentation imaged and appropriate client communication was performed in accordance internal operation procedures.Provided quality customer service to claimants/policy holders, construction team members, and quality assurance staff by answering inquires, providing clarification, and generating emails o assist in daily business needs.Managed the successful handling of over twenty telephone and email inquiries by utilizing problem solving skills, streamlining processes to reduce the necessity for follow-up requests and to avoid escalation to management.Verify benefit payment calculations and claims within a certain monetary limit (CAP).Reviewed damaged property estimates and verify mortgage documents to reduce errors and validate file completion.Maintained insurance claim records, verify insurance policy and claims data and grant eligibility

Brooklyn, Ny

Analysis, research, review, capture, and validation to meet compliance and reporting need.Conducted quality reviews and audits to identify strengths and deficiencies, ensuring accuracy of credit quality, and complex regulatory compliance concepts and data.Evaluate default mortgaging servicing loans and files during the Claim Review Process to determine of all required loss mitigation activities were handled and documented in accordance with HAMP, proprietary modification or other program requirements.Ensure that all required processes and procedures were followed, system of record accurately notated, documentation available/imaged and appropriate borrower communication was performed in accordance internal operation procedures.Audit loan modification flow by conducting quality reviews including business financial analysis researchAnalyzed large amounts of data with ability to formulate and execute an investigation.Responded to frequent ad hoc requests for analysis, data gathering, and reporting.Developed understanding of business activities within the firm that generate risk. Oversee denied applications, file reviews, operational procedures, and customer service reviews to verify if they were within quality assurance guidelines.Verified relevant mortgage documents to reduce errors and validate file completion.UAT (User Access Testing): Execute a test approach and test scripts in accordance with methodologies. Manage the resolution of defects and communicate test status.

158-29 Archer Avenue

Plan, organize, and conduct essential career services such as job fairs and seminars.Conduct environmental scans of employment needs of local businesses and industries Create and maintain tracking methods for placement statics in accordance with business database. Verify employment in accordance with required targets.Provide post employment services to business clients and new student employees.Design sales and marketing plans for career initiatives with business partners.

New York, Ny

This role required Staff Management, Research, Business Development, metric capture, interpretation, and presentation. Quality Assurance point of contact.Provide Business Development Services to diverse programs based on need and employment sector standards and requirements. Collaborate with managers on industry approaches relevant to education and training models. Manage, negotiate and analyze contractual, technical, and financial issues with business partners. Execute quality control measures for accounting of agency-wide reported employment data.Manage the operations for team responsible for achieving employment outcomes with performance based educatonal and vocational programs.Provide technical training and staff development in the form of marketing techniques, information systems, and platform skills.

This promotion from the Career Counselor position requires classroom and employment curriculum related technical assistance.Provided End-user support/training with various Microsoft Office applications.Provided technical assistance to Classroom Teachers, Job Coaches, and World of Work Teachers. Collaborated with Human Resources in providing New Staff Orientation. Conduct follow-up assessments to verify technical assistance implementation and recommend next step activities.Installed computer lab learning software and develop technical resources for training purposes.Troubleshoot Windows 2000, Office 2000, Office XP, network and printer problems.

Brooklyn, New York

This position involved providing educational and vocational assistance to continuing education students.Scored career assessment instrument (SDS/Self-Directed Search), evaluated and interpreted results for students.Advised students of appropriate training, educational, and/or career direction and made appropriate referrals.

New York

Provided services that assisted students in structured job search activities with the goal of securing employment.Collected information regarding student, history, interests, and goals to prepared psychosocial backgrounds.Conducted career workshops, job seminars, group counseling, and individual sessions. Created student evaluations.Referred students to employers; Performed monthly statistical analysis and reported referral and employment data.Provided End-user support/training with various Microsoft Office applications.

This contracted position required curriculum development and integration of software for computer instruction.Provided End-user software support/training to children ages 6-10 and continuing education adult students.Troubleshoot PC's and network settings on Local Area Network (LAN). Provided hardware/software support.

Coordinated logistics for GED preparation program; prepared educational curriculum for more than 200 students. Conducted college preparation counseling and workshops; organized college visits. Career counseling services.Screened, trained, and supervised volunteers in planned intervention strategies. Supervised P/T Teachers.Major Accomplishments and Special Skills2003 BEGIN Managed Programs, "Employee of The Year" AwardDesigned and developed financial education and training for staff.Editor-in-Chief/Layout/Design for Bi-Annual publication of employment data, trends, and events. PC End-User and network support; TCP/IP Exchange Server, E-mail Setup, Troubleshoot hardware, software, system configuration.

Ms, Education: School Guidance And Counseling

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Forensics Society Member

Ba - Tv/Radio, Journalism, English, Speech

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Beta Lambda Chapter - Offices: President, Vice-President Brooklyn College.