
Lisa Jacobson
@lisajacobson
BSA/AML investigator at U.S. Bank writing SAR narratives and analyzing suspicious ACH, wire, check, and card activity.
What I'm looking for
At U.S. Bank, I investigate unusual financial activity across ACH, checks, payment cards, and wires, using customer profiles, KYC information, and account histories to assess potential money-laundering risk.
I write SAR narratives and complete SAR documentation in NICE Actimize, investigate continuing suspicious activity, review CTRs, and document risk-based SAR/no-SAR decisions. I also use adverse media and open-source research to support my findings.
Earlier in my career, I managed fraud monitoring technology and detection rules at Advance Auto Parts, including Accertify implementation and custom rule development. At Digital River, I led fraud agents monitoring transactions and emerging fraud patterns.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Investigated unusual and potentially suspicious financial activity, including transactions involving marijuana-related businesses, using NICE Actimize and bank systems. Wrote detailed SAR narratives and completed SAR documentation, reviewed CTRs, and performed adverse media and open-source research.
Reviewed transaction-monitoring cases and customer activity to identify unusual or potentially suspicious transactions, assess BSA/AML risk, and determine appropriate case disposition. Maintained clear, audit-ready case documentation supporting investigative findings and decisions.
AML/BSA Specialist - Contract
U.S. Bank via Dexian
Feb 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Reviewed transaction-monitoring cases and customer activity to identify unusual or potentially suspicious transactions, assess BSA/AML risk, and determine appropriate case disposition. Applied BSA/AML and FinCEN requirements, internal policies, and established procedures when reviewing, documenting, and dispositioning cases.
Family Caregiver
Family Caregiver
Aug 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Took a career break to serve as the primary caregiver for an immediate family member during a serious long-term illness.
Studio Scheduler
Larkin Dance Studio
Jan 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 7 months)
Managed scheduling systems for 1,500 dancers across nine studios and improved coordination, communications, class load, and customer experience.
Managed and analyzed B2C and B2B chargebacks and disputes, coordinated with customers and business stakeholders, and generated reporting while maintaining organizational chargeback thresholds.
Fraud Risk Manager
Digital River
Nov 2016 - Jul 2017 (8 months)
Led 25+ domestic and international fraud agents, monitoring high-volume global transactions and emerging fraud patterns while maintaining fraud rates below 4%. Analyzed U.S. and EMEA chargebacks and shared emerging fraud patterns across global teams.
Fraud Analyst, Client Rebates and Sweepstakes
YA Engage
Sep 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Led fraud-prevention efforts for 25 clients, using Excel-based analysis to identify abuse patterns and developing detection processes that reduced fraud rates to 8%.
Managed fraud monitoring technology and detection rules, including Accertify implementation and custom rule development, to identify suspicious card activity, account takeover, and emerging fraud patterns. Investigated chargebacks and disputes, collaborated with card companies, and trained 95+ agents on red flags and escalation procedures.
Fraud Investigations Agent | Supervisor
ShopNBC
Nov 2005 - Jan 2010 (4 years 2 months)
Promoted to Fraud Agent and Fraud Supervisor; led 12 Fraud Investigations Agents across workflow, quality control, coaching, and performance management. Managed fraud chargebacks and disputes through Visa and Mastercard portals and investigated unauthorized card activity and account-takeover concerns.
Customer Service Agent | Supervisor
ShopNBC
Sep 2003 - Nov 2005 (2 years 2 months)
Promoted to Supervisor and led 32 agents, overseeing workload distribution, quality assurance, coaching, performance reviews, and process implementation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education K-12 from St. Cloud State University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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