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Comfort Mensah

@comfortmensah

Seasoned AML Investigator with expertise in financial crime investigations.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values compliance and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a seasoned Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator with extensive experience in conducting end-to-end investigations, from initial alert review to final case disposition. My expertise includes preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and managing both system-generated alerts and manual case referrals. I am proficient in analyzing a wide range of transactions, including international wire transfers, ACH payments, and high-value cash activity, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Throughout my career, I have consistently met production goals and exceeded quality standards. My role at Standard Chartered Bank has allowed me to maintain daily investigative workflows, perform in-depth research, and draft comprehensive SARs and non-SAR narratives. I leverage various investigative tools to support decision-making and provide training to new hires, fostering strong investigative practices within my team.

With a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, I possess a solid foundation in data analysis and process improvement. I am committed to upholding high standards of accuracy and compliance in all my investigations, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to team success and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SB
Current

Senior AML Compliance Investigator

Standard Chartered Bank

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Maintained daily investigative workflow by conducting end-to-end reviews of AML cases, evaluating potential impacts on AML processes, performing in-depth research, documenting findings, and determining appropriate case disposition. Prepared SARs when warranted and authored Non-SAR narratives with clear justification for case closure in alignment with regulatory and internal standards.

CB

AML Investigator

Capital One Bank

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Executed the thorough review and quality management of first and second-level AML cases and investigative narratives in accordance with established procedures. Documented findings accurately and provided risk-based recommendations, including drafting SARs when appropriate and authoring Non-SAR narratives with clear justification for case closure and red flag mitigation.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KT

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Studied Information Technology at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology in Ghana. Gained foundational knowledge and skills in various aspects of information technology.

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