Thomas Ewers Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• AML Compliance Officer (AMLO)
• Manage the AML lifecycle of engagements from onboarding (CIP/KYC) to ongoing monitoring through closing (international and US engagements)
• Screen & vet third parties for Harris Williams’ third party risk program
• One of the main stakeholders in procuring and implementing a new third party risk and collections tool
• Produce monthly AML Key Risk Indicator reports
• Research and implement new AML rules and regulations

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• AML Compliance Officer (AMLO)
• Manage the AML lifecycle of engagements from onboarding (CIP/KYC) to ongoing monitoring through closing (international and US engagements)
• Screen & vet third parties for Harris Williams’ third party risk program
• One of the main stakeholders in procuring and implementing a new third party risk and collections tool
• Produce monthly AML Key Risk Indicator reports
• Research and implement new AML rules and regulations

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Manage the AML lifecycle of HW engagements from onboarding to ongoing monitoring through closing
• Screen & vet third parties for Harris Williams’ vendor risk program
• Produce monthly AML Key Risk Indicator reports
• Research and implement new AML rules and regulations
• Create and deliver various AML-related trainings throughout the year
• Update and maintain the firms BSA/AML policies and procedures

Glen Allen, VA

• Mitigated potential risk to protect the bank from fines, litigation and reputational risk.
• Reviewed high risk client relationships to determine retention or termination of the account.
• Reviewed and investigated prospective and current clients from referrals for AML and other risk issues.
• Collaborated with Financial Crime Investigators and Financial Advisors to examine and determine reasons for AML issues and questions.
• Experience with 314a, SARs, UARs, Negative News, MSBs, Marijuana Related Businesses and Penny Stocks.
• Worked with management to review policy and procedures to comply with regulations and guidelines.

Petersburg, VA

• Investigated complaints, allegations and criminal acts of bureau employees.
• Ensured that the bureau complied with policies, procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
• Oversaw the bureau’s risk and effectively reduced liability and risk throughout all divisions.
• Managed the accreditation and policy team which updated and added new policies to the bureau’s General Orders.
• Oversaw the accreditation and policy team to ensure the bureau complied with and meet accreditation standards.
• Interviewed and conducted background investigations on applicants for sworn and nonsworn positions.

Petersburg, VA

• Investigated and managed homicide, aggravated assault, robbery, sexual assault, and death cases from inception to conclusion. This includes interviewing victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects and building case.
• Specialized in homicide, fraud, embezzlement and internet crimes (fraud and child sex cases) during this time.
• Collaborated with Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and other city officials on case preparation, execution and strategy.
• Achieved the rank of Detective Corporal in 2016 and assisted the Detective Sergeant with managing the Investigation Unit.
• Provided security for events and court cases in the city, executive protection detail, trained in the execution of low and high-risk search warrants, and completed several high-risk extraditions of prisoners.
• Wrote and obtained over 100 search warrants (banking, communications, residences, businesses, etc.).

Petersburg, VA

• Assigned to the most violent beat of the City to patrol and investigate crimes.
• Initiated various street level investigations which included drugs, weapon violations, eluding, burglary and stolen vehicles.
• Began preliminary investigations for robberies, sex offenses, assaults, homicides and burglaries.
• Trained five recruit officers as a field training officer which included on-the-job training for ten-week rotations per officer.

Sewanee, TN

• Supervised the Assistant Proctor Program and assisted with overseeing the Proctor Program for the 2007-2008 school year.
• Created and implemented introductory week-long training and monthly trainings for the proctors and assistant proctors.
• Responsible for interviewing and hiring all proctors and assistant proctors who supervised the dorms.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), U.S. History

High School Diploma