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katia luna

@katialuna

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Financial Risk, Fraud & Compliance specialist (AML/CFT) with 4+ years stopping high-value fraud.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead AML/CTF and fraud investigations end-to-end—using LexisNexis, ThreatMetrix, and analytics automation—to reduce risk quickly, support compliance audits, and grow in a culture that values data-driven, FATF-aligned mitigation.

Financial Risk, Fraud & Compliance Specialist (AML/CFT) based in Melbourne, with 4+ years of experience in financial crime investigation, AML/CTF, and KYC/KYB. I’ve built a track record intercepting USD 5M+ in fraudulent transactions, including high-risk cases where I achieved strong success rates, and I apply behavioral intelligence alongside platforms like LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix to find synthetic identities and shell-company activity.

Across my roles, I’ve supported KYB due diligence using ABN Lookup, ASIC, and OSINT, monitored payment integrity with early warning systems, and delivered link analysis to map fraud networks and identify fraud rings. I also bring automation and audit-minded rigor—integrating Data Analytics and Cybersecurity frameworks under FATF international standards, using SQL, Power BI/Tableau, and fraud-management tools to drive automated risk mitigation and SOX traceability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Risk Lead & General Manager

Current

Alucina Dx

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Led KYB due diligence on Australian commercial partners using ABN Lookup, ASIC data, and OSINT to mitigate fraud and non-payment risk. Monitored payment flows and project budgets with early warning systems for discrepancies and led B2B contract negotiations with C-level executives.

ABN Lookup ASIC Data Research OSINT Risk Mitigation Fraud Prevention

Current

Project Risk Lead

Current

Alucina Dx

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Conducted KYB due diligence on Australian commercial partners using ABN Lookup, ASIC, and OSINT to reduce fraud and non-payment risk. Implemented early warning systems for payment flow and project budget discrepancies and led B2B prospecting and contract negotiations with C-level stakeholders.

ABN Lookup OSINT ASIC Verification Contract Negotiation Risk Monitoring

Project & Financial Risk Coordinator

Ultron Lab

Apr 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year)

Managed project portfolios up to USD 50,000 across 6 countries, ensuring financial traceability via Oracle Financials. Implemented KYC/KYB verification protocols for international clients using OSINT and commercial databases to mitigate contractual fraud and neutralized phishing/spam targeting corporate accounts.

Project Portfolio Management KYC OSINT Oracle Financials Identity Verification Commercial Database Research

Fraud Analyst & Lead Investigator

UPS

Jan 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Triaged daily fraud investigations by reviewing automated risk alerts and Salesforce case queues, prioritizing high-value cases by risk level. Intercepted USD 5M+ in fraudulent transactions with a 90% neutralization rate for cases under $50K, using LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix for forensic identity investigations, link analysis, and ATO detection, and supported SOX audit traceability.

Fraud Investigation LexisNexis ThreatMetrix Transaction Monitoring SOX Compliance

Fraud Analyst & Lead Investigator

Ups (Global Business Services)

Jan 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Monitored automated risk alerts and triaged Salesforce cases by risk level, conducting forensic identity investigations with LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix. Intercepted USD 5M+ in fraudulent transactions, achieving a 75% neutralization rate on cases above $50K and 90% on cases under $50K.

LexisNexis ThreatMetrix Velocity Device Fingerprinting Transaction Monitoring