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bridgette summa

@bridgettesumma

Senior sanctions analyst specializing in AML/BSA compliance, quality assurance, and high-volume investigation workflows.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a compliance role where I can lead investigations, uphold top-tier QA, and continuously improve AML/sanctions workflows—partnering cross-functionally to reduce risk, strengthen documentation, and support audits with accuracy.

I’m a detail-oriented sanctions and compliance professional who manages high-volume, time-sensitive investigations in highly regulated financial environments. In my current role, I review and analyze complex transactions and customer activity for compliance concerns, maintaining a 100% quality assurance score while exceeding productivity goals by nearly 50%.

Previously, I served as a Compliance Analyst, Team Lead, and Quality Assurance contributor—selected for the QA team responsible for reviewing accuracy, consistency, and adherence to internal procedures and regulatory requirements. I led and mentored a team of 12 analysts, reduced escalation rates to less than 25% through improved coaching and process guidance, and supported audits and regulatory reviews with complete documentation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sanctions Analyst III

Current

PwC / Talent Exchange

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Conducts high-volume sanctions and financial crime investigations by reviewing transactions and customer activity for regulatory and compliance concerns. Identifies risks and suspicious trends, escalates high-risk matters, and maintains 100% quality assurance while exceeding productivity goals.

Sanctions Investigation Financial Crime Investigations Transaction analysis Regulatory Compliance Escalation Management AML BSA Risk Assessment Quality Assurance Case Documentation Quality Process Improvement

Compliance Analyst Team Lead

PwC / Talent Exchange

Aug 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 4 months)

Served as a Quality Assurance team member and led mentorship for a team handling sanctions, AML, and financial crimes investigations. Performed quality control reviews, coached junior analysts, improved training and processes, and supported audits with complete documentation.

Quality Assurance Quality Control AML BSA Compliance Investigation Mentoring Coaching Workflow Management Transaction Monitoring KYC CDD Reviews Audit Support

PPP Loan Forgiveness Analyst

PwC / Talent Exchange

Feb 2021 - Dec 2021 (10 months)

Reviewed financial documentation and customer information for completeness and regulatory compliance in a high-volume case processing environment. Identified discrepancies, escalated higher-risk matters, and maintained accuracy and timeliness.

Regulatory Compliance Document Review Case Processing Escalation Management

Office Manager / HR Specialist

Bridgeview Partners

Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)

Managed day-to-day HR and office operations, including the employee lifecycle and confidential personnel record management. Developed HR policies and procedures, coordinated recruiting operations, supported finance activities including accounts payable/receivable and payroll-related work, and created workflow documentation to improve efficiency.

HR Operations Employee Lifecycle Management Onboarding Offboarding HR Documentation HR Policies Benefits Administration Recruitment coordination Interview Scheduling Timekeeping Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Contract Administration Compliance Documentation

Office Manager

A Better World

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Oversaw daily office operations and provided administrative support to the CEO and executive leadership. Managed communications, scheduling, project coordination, customer support, recordkeeping, vendor relationships, and office standards while supervising support staff.