Detail-oriented and highly analytical fraud specialist with extensive experience in financial crime detection, customer fraud intake, and enterprise-level investigations. Proven ability to assess suspicious activity, file SARs, recover funds, and collaborate with internal teams and law enforcement to mitigate risk. Strong working knowledge of fraud trends, AML/BSA compliance, and financial regulatory frameworks. Skilled in case management, customer resolution, and secure banking systems, with a commitment to protecting institutional integrity and customer trust.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Enterprise Fraud Management Specialist
US BANK
02.2022 - Current
Conducted comprehensive investigations into suspicious activity across consumer and business accounts, including check fraud, identity theft, card fraud, account takeovers.
Reviewed and analyzed transactional data and alerts generated by internal fraud and AML monitoring systems to detect patterns consistent with fraud, money laundering, structuring, and other financial crimes.
Created, documented, and managed investigative case files, gathering intelligence and preparing case summaries for SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) filing in alignment with BSA/AML regulatory requirements.
Interviewed customers and suspected individuals to assess intent, validate claims, and uncover broader fraudulent schemes or criminal activity.
Initiated fund recovery efforts by collaborating with external financial institutions, successfully tracing and reclaiming misappropriated assets where possible.
Recommended and executed mitigation strategies, including account restrictions, customer demarketing, or enhanced monitoring, to minimize future risk exposure.
Responded to law enforcement subpoenas and provided investigative support to ongoing federal and local criminal investigations.
Partnered closely with internal teams—Branch Banking, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Enterprise Fraud Investigations—to share intelligence, resolve high-risk cases, and ensure unified fraud response.
Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and USA PATRIOT Act, with a focus on balancing customer service and risk management.
Contributed to the refinement of fraud detection models by providing investigative feedback on system-generated alerts and emerging fraud typologies.
US BANK
Fraud and Dispute Intake Coordinator
04.2019 - 02.2022
Served as a frontline specialist within U.S. Bank’s Fraud Intake Department, responding to inbound and outbound calls related to suspicious or unauthorized account activity.
Investigated and verified unusual transactions by contacting customers directly and analyzing account alerts, helping mitigate potential losses and ensure swift resolution.
Filed and managed fraud claims, blocked compromised cards, removed holds on legitimate transactions, and secured customer accounts using proprietary U.S. Bank tools and systems.
Acted as a liaison between departments including Customer Service, Branch Banking, and specialized Fraud Investigations units to coordinate timely action and account remediation.
Handled escalated customer interactions with professionalism and urgency, ensuring clear communication and alignment with U.S. Bank’s compliance and fraud prevention standards.
Documented cases with precision and maintained accurate internal records to support investigative follow-up and compliance audits.
Utilized a suite of internal systems and platforms to monitor account activity, authenticate customer identity, and implement security measures in real time.
Supported cross-functional collaboration by sharing findings with relevant teams and contributing to the continuous improvement of fraud detection and response processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Skills
Fraud Detection & Investigation
AML/BSA Compliance & SAR Filing
Account Takeover & Scam Response
Case Management & Transaction Monitoring
Customer Interviews & Intake Resolution
Regulatory Knowledge (KYC, USA PATRIOT Act)
Cross-Functional Collaboration (Legal, Law Enforcement, Branch Teams)