brandon bressert
@brandonbressert
Detail-oriented financial crimes analyst with expertise in blockchain investigations.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Financial Crimes Analyst with a strong background in investigating suspicious activities within the cryptocurrency sector. Currently, I work at Crypto.com, where I conduct detailed blockchain investigations, averaging three case reviews daily while maintaining an exceptional case return rate of only 2%. My commitment to identifying and reporting financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorist financing, has significantly contributed to the organization's risk mitigation efforts.
Previously, I served as a Cryptocurrency AML Investigator II at Guidehouse, where I utilized advanced blockchain analysis techniques to investigate escalated transaction alerts. My experience also includes a role as a Fraud Analyst at Bank of America, where I achieved high accuracy in fraud incident analysis and received multiple client satisfaction awards. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master's in Data Science, which further enhances my analytical capabilities in the financial crime domain.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Crimes Analyst, Americas
Crypto.com
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)
Conducted detailed blockchain investigations into suspicious activity across the Crypto.com platform, averaging 3 case reviews per day with a case return rate of only 2%—significantly outperforming the company benchmark of 6%. Identified and reported instances of financial crime, including terrorist financing, CSAM, money laundering, and scam activities through timely and thorough Suspicious Activ
Cryptocurrency AML Investigator II
Guidehouse
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Conducted end-to-end investigations of escalated cryptocurrency transaction alerts to identify illegal/suspicious activities, utilizing blockchain analysis techniques through Chainalysis logic based methods, ultimately writing and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the IRS’s FinCEN. Leveraged real-time data analysis tools including Hummingbird, Minerva, CLEAR, and Salesforce to make logi
Fraud Analyst
Bank of America
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Conducted thorough analysis of multi-product fraud incidents through AML/KYC based transaction assessments, employing accurate data recording that received Quality scores of 95% accuracy or higher. Recognized for consistent accuracy and efficiency through monthly client satisfaction awards.
Fraud Analyst
J.P. Morgan Chase
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Executed in-depth investigations of high-risk fraud activities by data extraction, analysis, strategy development, and forecasting. Successfully oversaw the education of 30+ employees as a Subject Matter Expert regarding debit card fraud.
Education
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University of Phoenix
Masters, Data Science
Currently pursuing a Masters in Data Science, focusing on advanced analytical techniques and data interpretation. Expected to complete the program in 2025, enhancing skills in data-driven decision making.
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, gaining foundational knowledge in business principles. Additionally, obtained a Certificate in Small Business Ownership and Entrepreneurship, focusing on the practical aspects of starting and managing a business.
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