GeDarrean Johnson
@gedarreanjohnson
I investigate financial crime risks and strengthen AML, KYC, and compliance controls.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've investigated financial crime risk across Wells Fargo, PwC, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of the West, and CNB, covering money laundering, fraud, sanctions exposure, terrorist financing, and elder financial exploitation.
At Wells Fargo, I conducted transaction and behavioral analysis, escalated high-risk activity, and prepared SARs, identity theft reports, elder financial abuse reports, and detailed case narratives. I also served as a subject matter expert on emerging fraud and AML typologies.
My work spans KYC and EDD reviews, client onboarding quality control, adverse-media and sanctions research, risk profiling, audit support, and remediation tracking. I bring more than seven years of experience using investigative findings to improve documentation, controls, and regulatory compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Quality Assurance Analyst
Kforce/CNB
May 2026 - Aug 2026 (3 months)
Conducted quality assurance reviews of BSA/AML investigations and performed risk-based control testing. Reviewed investigator casework and tracked audit findings to support compliance monitoring.
Financial Crimes Investigator
Dexian/WellsFargo
Nov 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted comprehensive investigations into customer account activity to identify money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions violations. Prepared and filed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and served as a subject matter expert on financial crime typologies.
Conducted in-depth customer research using adverse media searches and sanctions screening. Analyzed client transaction behavior and prepared SAR narratives and KYC documentation reviews.
Reviewed onboarding documentation for private banking clients ensuring KYC and AML compliance. Conducted risk-based reviews of legal entity documentation and escalated suspicious findings.
KYC Analyst II
Bank of the West
Dec 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years)
Conducted risk-based CDD and EDD investigations on commercial banking clients. Performed adverse media screening, PEP checks, and sanctions list reviews, and authored risk profiles.
Investigated complex fraud claims across multiple account types and conducted interviews with customers and merchants. Escalated suspicious activity and prepared SAR documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Collins College
Bachelor's degree, Visual Art and Animation
Bachelor's degree in Visual Art and Animation from Collins College in Tempe, Arizona.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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