Desmond Barrister

I am a detail-oriented and results-driven Anti-Money Laundering professional with strong experience in regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, and risk assessment.

At Deutsche Bank I analyzed system-generated alerts, conducted Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), drafted SARs, and collaborated across teams to mitigate fraud risks within regulatory timeframes. I analyzed account behavior, identified fraud trends, and implemented prevention strategies that reduced chargeback losses by at least 50%.

My core competencies include AML investigations and case management, transaction monitoring, OFAC sanctions and watchlist screening, and KYC processes. I have governance and training experience and escalate complex cases to senior compliance officers as needed, delivering clear, actionable investigative reporting.

I founded and led the Shunam Foundation, implementing internal compliance frameworks, audits, and policy enforcement to ensure ethical, transparent operations. I also hold an A.A.S. in Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity with coursework in network security, data privacy, compliance, and risk analysis.