Ellyn Phaneuf

Assisted the BSA Officer in enhancing AML program efficiencies and conducted periodic reviews of high-risk customers, including MSBs, HEMP, and PEPs. Investigated and summarized findings from independent case investigations, wrote and filed SARs with FinCEN, and reviewed and approved case analyses and SAR narratives from BSA Analysts.

Led the BSA team, ensuring compliance with AML regulations and conducting risk assessments based on geography, industry, product, and political status. Assisted with audit preparations and provided risk ratings to the cash management team.

Investigated business line referrals for suspicious activity and reviewed CIP/KYC account opening documents. Performed QC on weekly CTR batch filings and conducted annual reviews of CTR Exempt customers and Privately Owned ATM customers.

Oversaw a team of 15 CDD/EDD Analysts, reviewing prior cases, CTRs, and SARs filed. Approved SAR decisions and analyzed high-risk customer accounts and activities for businesses and individuals.

Managed compliance operations related to BSA/AML, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines. Conducted periodic review analysis on high-risk customers and cleared alerted activity for retail and wealth management accounts.

Performed periodic review analysis on high-risk customers, ensuring proper due diligence. Conducted OFAC searches on all beneficial account owners and verified NAICS codes for business accounts.

Managed a staff of 15, handling recruiting, screening, training, and performance evaluations. Ensured pricing accuracy based on client’s price structure and coordinated monthly and seasonal promotional activities.

Provided user compliance and corporate training, supporting clients with system administration and issue resolution. Monitored and enforced internal user controls based on positional duties.

Managed asset and accounting services, overseeing daily processing and settlement of financial transactions totaling $12.1 billion. Led a staff of 8 employees, handling hiring, training, and performance appraisals.

Completed a 16-week course focused on the study of a Wealth Operations environment. Gained in-depth knowledge of financial operations and management principles.

Undertook a specialized study of securities and securities settlement. Developed expertise in managing and settling various financial instruments.

Pursued an Associate Degree focusing on Retail Fashion. Acquired foundational knowledge in fashion industry practices and retail management principles.