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Gemma Bryer-Ash

@gemmabryer-ash

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I investigate complex AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and cryptocurrency risks across regulated financial institutions.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and cryptocurrency investigation experience in a regulated environment where I can deliver thorough, evidence-based risk decisions.

I've investigated complex financial crime risks at Coinbase, Starling Bank, and Nationwide Building Society, covering AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and suspicious activity across banking and cryptocurrency environments.

At Coinbase, I traced cryptocurrency transactions across wallets and exchanges, investigated scams, darknet activity, money laundering, and sanctions concerns, and prepared STRs/SARs for FIUs in multiple jurisdictions. At Starling and Nationwide, I reviewed transaction-monitoring alerts, completed KYC/KYB/CDD/EDD reviews, and made risk-based recommendations on customer relationships and account restrictions.

Alongside my financial crime career, I founded and manage an online education business, delivering personalised English tuition, creating digital curriculum resources, and managing marketing, website operations, and customer communications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AML Investigator

Coinbase

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Conducted complex AML investigations into suspicious activity across international jurisdictions, performing blockchain analysis and preparing STRs/SARs for FIUs. Reviewed transaction monitoring alerts and law enforcement requests, recommending account actions.

AML CTF Blockchain Analysis Transaction Monitoring OSINT KYC KYB EDD Sanctions Screening Risk Assessment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of East London

Bachelor of Arts, Photography

Grade: 2:1

Earned a BA (Hons) degree in Photography with a 2:1 classification.

Exeter College

BTEC National Diploma, Photography

Grade: Triple Distinction

Completed a BTEC National Diploma in Photography, achieving a Triple Distinction.

Queen Elizabeth's Community College

GCSE, General Education

Grade: A*, A, AA

Achieved GCSEs in multiple subjects with top grades, including A* in Photography and A grades in Art, Maths, English, Science, French, and World Issues.