Andrew Burton Edge

Facilitated audits, regulatory examinations, and internal reviews by providing comprehensive documentation and expert insights, reducing compliance review times by 30%. Led a team of 10+ investigators, increasing SAR review efficiency by 20% through enhanced workflow strategies. Led the refinement of AML typology detection scenarios, improving the identification of emerging financial crime pattern

Supported the MLRO in relation to PEP and High-Risk account reviews and the filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports. Conducted Enhanced Due Diligence on an ongoing basis in relation to potential fraud or money laundering attempts. Identified any existing gaps and made recommendations to enhance the suspicious activity reporting process.

Responsible for responding, researching, and resolving escalated, high dollar, or high-profile inquiries and complaints requiring special handling. Exceeded daily and monthly quotas consistently, while using proprietary investigative systems and keeping track of case load in PEGA. Possessed operational knowledge of USD Payments payment systems, including Transaction Monitoring and Chargeback Manag

Responded, researched, and resolved escalated inquiries and complaints requiring special handling from management committee members, agencies, and/or senior business leaders. Performed root cause analysis and identified solutions and best practices to support the quality of CIP and KYC due diligence. Conducted investigative steps to fully identify the issues, researching product information, terms

Investigated a wide range of transactional data sets linked to illicit activities for potential suspicious activity, exceeding monthly goals by 25%. Supported internal AML audit efforts by evaluating case documentation, identifying deficiencies, and recommending process improvements. Led risk-based transaction monitoring reviews, increasing the efficiency of suspicious activity detection by 30%.

Delegated and prioritized case assignments to AML analysts, ensuring optimal alignment of workload and expertise to enhance operational efficiency and investigative accuracy. Performed comprehensive quality assurance reviews of investigations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and reducing false positives by 15%. Led a cross-functional initiative to enhance transaction screening parameter

Led a team of 12+ compliance analysts, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, reducing SAR processing time by 25%. Conducted in-depth analysis of complex data sets to identify illicit activities, contributing to the successful resolution of high-risk cases exceeding $1,000,000. Provided expert coaching and mentorship, leading to a 40% improvement in invest

Implemented policies, procedures, and systems to ensure comprehensive customer identification, due diligence, and suspicious activity monitoring and reporting. Verified the receipt and accuracy of branch Currency Transaction Reports to process and perform FinCEN e-filing daily, consistently hitting daily goals. Maintained detailed records on clients for second level review, ensuring completed KYC

Studied the fundamentals of computer science including programming languages, data structures, and algorithms.