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Felicidad Frez

@felicidadfrez

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Highly experienced KYC/AML Compliance Specialist with a decade of expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth in compliance and risk management, within a collaborative and innovative environment.

I am a highly experienced KYC/AML Compliance Specialist with over 10 years in financial crime prevention, due diligence, and risk management. My expertise lies in regulatory compliance, particularly in BSA, AML, OFAC, and CIP, with a strong focus on high-risk client investigations and compliance enhancement.

Throughout my career, I have successfully conducted KYC onboarding reviews, monitored high-risk transactions, and drafted SARs for suspicious activities. My roles at leading organizations such as Wells Fargo and CoinList have honed my skills in identifying compliance risks and ensuring adherence to evolving regulations in the financial sector. I take pride in my ability to manage comprehensive due diligence processes and collaborate effectively with regulators and internal teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Compliance Analyst

TekSystems - AMEX

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (4 months)

Reviewed AML alert assessments daily to identify suspicious activity. Drafted and submitted SARs for high-risk cases. Monitored high-risk account transactions for potential fraud.

AML Transaction Monitoring Fraud Detection Risk Assessment

Compliance KYC QA Analyst

K2 Integrity – Circle

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 (2 months)

Performed KYC onboarding reviews with 100% accuracy. Led quality assurance checks on transaction monitoring. Provided regulatory guidance on compliance risks.

KYC Quality Assurance Transaction Monitoring Regulatory Compliance Risk Management

Compliance KYC/AML Support Analyst

Synapse

Aug 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Conducted analysis of ACH and Remote Deposit Check transactions to identify potential compliance risks. Managed KYC documentation for onboarding, resolving discrepancies and conducting sanctions screenings. Investigated high-risk accounts and performed EDD reviews, ensuring compliance with evolving FinTech regulations.

KYC AML ACH EDD Fintech Regulation Risk Analysis

Compliance Associate - KYC

CoinList

Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 (11 months)

Conducted KYC verification using biometric authentication and investigated cryptocurrency transactions for fraud risks. Ensured adherence to AML compliance regulations for crypto transactions. Queried and analyzed transactional data for suspicious patterns using Excel, escalating high-risk findings and supporting SAR documentation.

KYC AML Cryptocurrency Regulations Fraud Investigation Excel

Due Diligence Consultant III - KYC/AML

Wells Fargo Bank

Aug 2014 - May 2021 (6 years 9 months)

Led KYC onboarding and EDD reviews for complex entities, including high-net-worth individuals and PEPs, ensuring compliance with BSA/AML, CIP, and OFAC regulations. Conducted high-risk client investigations, performing source-of-wealth and source-of-funds analysis. Drafted and filed SARs, collaborating with regulators and utilizing tools like World-Check, OFAC, and LexisNexis for screening.

KYC AML EDD BSA OFAC Risk Management World Check LexisNexis PEP

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

California State University of Hayward

Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing

Studied the fundamentals of business marketing, including market analysis, consumer behavior, and strategic planning. Gained knowledge in developing and implementing marketing campaigns.