Asker Mihraj
@askermihraj
Compliance and risk officer with 15+ years in banking, SOX, AML, and controls-driven analytics.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a self-driven compliance professional with over 15 years of experience across U.S. and international banking institutions, specializing in regulatory compliance, SOX internal controls, and risk management.
I have led AML initiatives, performed SOX 404 control walkthroughs and effectiveness testing, and supported enterprise-wide audit readiness using tools such as Power BI, Oracle ERP, and Microsoft 365.
My career includes measurable achievements like automating economic sanctions reporting to reduce manual review time by 30%, developing dashboards to monitor compliance trends, and improving reconciliation and control processes to lower audit risk.
I collaborate effectively with cross-functional and remote teams, support vendor due diligence and customer verification, and seek roles where I can strengthen internal controls, operational integrity, and audit coordination.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
UBPerformed SOX 404 control walkthroughs, testing, and documentation to support audit readiness, developed Power BI dashboards to monitor compliance trends, and automated sanctions reporting reducing manual review time by 30%.
CBOperations Support Processor
Comerica Bank
Apr 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years 5 months)
Processed international trade finance transactions and maintained SWIFT/Fedwire compliance, supported SOX control activities through transaction documentation and audit trail management for senior management reporting.
ABReconciliation Accountant
Arvest Bank
Apr 2015 - Nov 2018 (3 years 7 months)
Reconciled general ledger and deposit accounts to improve accuracy and reduce audit risk, supported internal control testing and streamlined reconciliation procedures to enhance compliance.
Sales Coordinator
Mashreq Bank
Jan 2007 - Apr 2013 (6 years 3 months)
Audited and processed personal loan and credit card applications to ensure compliance with DTI and credit standards, and supported internal audit documentation to improve control tracking and reporting accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bryan University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration focused on business administration topics and practical finance-related coursework, awarded in 2019.
Bryan University
Associate in Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed an Associate in Business Administration covering foundational business and administrative subjects, awarded in 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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