Jakovs G. Email & Phone Number

• Integrate Cedar and Sardine into existing security architectures, improving compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.• Utilize Sardine for effective policy verification and validation, ensuring policies behave as expected before deploying them to production.• Optimize authorization workflows by using Cedar’s capability-based policy model, allowing for scalable and dynamic access control solutions.• Continuously test and simulate policy scenarios with Sardine, identifying potential access control loopholes and enhancing security posture.

• Lead Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts in investigating suspicious activities such as out-of-pattern card spending and anomalous account behaviors, mitigating risks to clients' customers.• Stay abreast of evolving rules, regulations, and brand/reputation risks to contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of company policies and procedures.• Actively contribute to the Automated Decision group, driving mechanized decision-making and digital risk management strategies.• Develop, deploy, and optimize procedures to minimize the institution's exposure to fraud.• Provide comprehensive administrative and statistical documentation of fraudulent activities, including the design and preparation of complex narrative, statistical, and graphical reports on risk-related issues.

Remote

• Conducted thorough analysis of KYC profiles to ensure completeness and accuracy, utilizing platforms such as CitiKYC and supporting appendices.• Researched and gathered information to facilitate accurate review processes with due diligence.• Collaborated proactively with Closure and Branch personnel to address cases efficiently and manage exception timelines for client profile completeness.• Assisted management in root cause analysis and provided coaching support.• Ensured compliance with business procedures and corporate policy requirements in completing records.• Mentored, coached, and trained Junior Analysts on requirements and systems.• Spearheaded the development of Periodic Review Procedures for Wealth Holding Vehicles.• Proficient in a range of fraud detection and prevention tools including Actimize, Ethoca, Concierge/Eclipse, Lexis Nexis, Sumsub, SIFT, SEON, Salesforce, and Business Objects.

Remote

• Spearheaded KPI/KRI/internal/external reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.• Monitored operational KPIs such as payment abandoned carts, chargebacks, and conversion rates to optimize eCommerce ePayment and Fraud strategy.• Made data-driven business decisions informed by fraud and payment-processing KPIs, market trends, and emerging technologies.• Maintained up-to-date Risk policies and ensured adherence to associated Controls.• Developed and refined fraud loss forecasting models and templates to mitigate risks effectively.• Stayed abreast of advancements in fraud industry technology, trends, and tools to inform strategic decision-making.• Contributed to the management of Security and Fraud topics, implementing security enhancements and promoting security awareness.• Collaborated cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, IT, Finance, and Compliance teams to design and implement new fraud programs and strategies, securing necessary approvals.• Provided coaching and mentorship to junior team members to foster professional growth.