Christina Sowersby
@christinasowersby
BSA/AML compliance leader driving fraud prevention, automation, and audit-ready programs.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a BSA/AML compliance and financial operations leader with two decades of experience in regulatory reporting and financial crimes prevention. I have led teams that produced 5,000+ timely SAR/CTR filings annually while achieving zero audit findings across multiple years.
My strengths include program ownership, internal controls, QA/QC, and remediation; I partner with risk, audit, and technology to design controls and automate workflows that reduced manual work by ~40% and improved accuracy by ~30%. I am certified in Unusual Activity Reporting (UAR) since 2012 and have a proven record of preventing ~$1M+ in annual fraud losses.
I coach and develop high-performing teams (12–20 analysts), deliver executive-level analysis and presentations, and serve as a go-to resource for metrics, onboarding, and quality assurance. I have managed branch operations and multimillion-dollar budgets while improving customer satisfaction and financial performance.
I seek roles where I can apply deep BSA/AML expertise, strengthen control environments, drive process automation, and partner cross-functionally to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
WNLed 12–20 analysts managing BSA/AML regulatory reporting, delivering 5,000+ timely filings annually and sustaining zero audit findings through remediation and controls ownership. Partnered with Technology to automate workflows, reducing manual work ~40% and improving accuracy ~30%.
WNReviewed CTR exemption eligibility and conducted QC reviews while investigating suspicious activity (SAR) using enterprise financial crimes systems and delivering production and quality metrics. Served as a subject-matter resource for onboarding analysts.
WNDirected branch operations and multimillion-dollar budgets, supervised 10+ employees, increased customer satisfaction 20% and exceeded quarterly financial goals by 15% while coaching staff on compliance and operational controls.
WNMitigated fraud risks in new accounts and card activity, executed identity verification and transaction monitoring, and helped prevent estimated losses of $1M+ annually while meeting SLA and quality targets.
UBProcessed transactions, balanced cash and ATMs, and identified customer needs to recommend financial products while maintaining accuracy and service standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Forest Grove High School
High School Diploma, General Education
High school diploma awarded in 2002 from Forest Grove High School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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