Joe DiBello
@joedibello
AML/CFT/OFAC and financial crimes investigator, manager, and governance leader improving investigations, reporting, and training.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a CAMS- and CFE-certified AML Investigator and AML Manager focused on high-quality, timely investigations and strong governance across BSA/AML, OFAC, and Fraud programs. I’ve personally investigated nearly 26,000 transaction monitoring alerts and resolved 1,100+ cases, including employee and high-risk matters with arrests/convictions supported.
In leadership roles, I managed 14 investigators and two supervisors, delegating workload to ensure accurate government reporting. I also conducted quality control for alerts, cases, and SARs to consistently support successful OCC exam findings for 10+ consecutive years.
My impact includes building proprietary SAR/case tracking and internal referral workflows for timely reporting and retention of 11,000+ cases, rebuilding online training modules with an improved test-out process, and managing system transitions between transaction monitoring platforms (Actimize/Verafin/Bridger Insight). I bring a practical, compliance-first mindset—partnering with technology, law enforcement, and line-of-business teams to keep investigations effective and compliant.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Financial Crimes Governance Analyst
MidFirst Bank
Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Performed ongoing research, policy creation, and training for a 70+ person team, rebuilding BSA/AML/OFAC and fraud online training with a new test-out process to improve efficiency. Managed Bridger Insight screening software reconfiguration and maintained enterprise-wide governance for Fraud, BSA/AML, and OFAC programs.
AML Investigations Manager
MidFirst Bank
Feb 2012 - Jul 2021 (9 years 5 months)
Managed 14 BSA investigators and two supervisors, providing quality control for alerts, cases, and SARs to support successful OCC exam findings for 10+ consecutive years. Partnered with technology to tune Actimize monitoring and designed internal SAR tracking/referral systems supporting retention of 11,000+ cases.
AML Investigator
MidFirst Bank
Oct 2008 - Feb 2012 (3 years 4 months)
Investigated nearly 26,000 transaction monitoring alerts and 1,100+ cases, including Customer Due Diligence, and filed timely Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Prepared timely Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and processed CTR exemptions with thorough case documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts with an emphasis on communication, collaboration, adaptability, and performance under pressure.
ACFE
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Fraud Examination
Earned the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential.
ACAMS
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Earned the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) credential.
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