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Kevin Smith

@kevinsmith3

AML/KYC compliance analyst with 10+ years mitigating financial crime through risk-based investigations and regulatory reporting.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an AML/KYC and financial crime compliance role where I can strengthen onboarding controls, improve alert and investigations workflows, and partner cross-functionally to reduce financial crime risk through strong regulatory execution and remediation.

I’m a detail-oriented AML/KYC and financial crime compliance professional with 10+ years of experience supporting AML, KYC, BSA, third-party risk management, and regulatory compliance across financial services, technology, and enterprise environments. I conduct customer due diligence (CDD/EDD), review transactions and alerts for money laundering, fraud, and sanctions risk, and escalate red flags according to policy—grounded in FinCEN, OFAC, and U.S. banking regulatory expectations.

In my recent role as a KYC / Financial Crimes Compliance & Third-Party Risk Management Analyst, I performed KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews for new and existing clients, completed vendor risk assessments (ownership, geographic exposure, sanctions risk, and adverse media), and prepared Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in line with FinCEN standards. I’ve also supported regulatory audits and examinations by maintaining thorough investigative documentation and contributed to process improvements that reduced onboarding and review timelines while preserving compliance integrity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

KYC / Financial Crimes Analyst

Black Diamond Management

Jan 2022 - Jan 2026 (4 years)

Performed KYC, CDD, and enhanced due diligence reviews for high-risk and complex clients, conducting third-party and vendor risk assessments to evaluate sanctions, adverse media, and exposure. Reviewed transactions to identify money laundering, fraud, or sanctions red flags and prepared SAR documentation while maintaining audit-ready investigative records and improving onboarding/review timelines.

KYC CDD EDD AML BSA Compliance Transaction Monitoring Third Party Risk Management Vendor Assessment

Third-Party AML Risk Analyst

FIS Global

Nov 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 2 months)

Supported enterprise AML and third-party risk management for financial institution clients by performing vendor due diligence, sanctions screening, and risk scoring for domestic and international parties. Assisted AML investigations using case management systems and supported regulatory exams by ensuring documentation accuracy and policy alignment.

AML Compliance Sanctions Screening Risk Scoring Case Management Systems Regulatory Exams

Third-Party Risk Analyst

Halliburton

Nov 2015 - Nov 2018 (3 years)

Conducted third-party risk assessments for vendors, suppliers, and contractors across global operations, evaluating sanctions, anti-bribery/corruption, data privacy, and regulatory compliance risks. Performed background checks and adverse media screening, maintained audit trails for SOX/regulatory needs, and helped standardize risk assessment procedures to improve consistency and turnaround time.

Anti Bribery Compliance Data Privacy Regulatory Compliance Documentation Review

Apple iOS Support Advisor

KellyConnect

Sep 2011 - Oct 2015 (4 years 1 month)

Provided secure technical support for high-volume Apple customers with an emphasis on data privacy and identity verification, following strict compliance standards. Maintained accurate case documentation for sensitive device diagnostics and achieved Top 3 nationally for customer satisfaction and performance accuracy.

Data Privacy Identity Verification Diagnostics Case Documentation Compliance Oriented Troubleshooting Customer Service Performance Technical Support

Activation Review Specialist

Unisys

Nov 2009 - Sep 2011 (1 year 10 months)

Supported enterprise system activations and configurations in secure corporate environments by maintaining access controls and detailed logs. Ensured adherence to internal controls and security policies with audit-ready documentation comparable to regulatory compliance frameworks.

System Activations Access Control Secure Environment Support Documentation Management Internal Controls Security Policies