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Rafael Parolin

@rafaelparolin

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Senior Financial Crime Analyst with expertise in AML and fraud detection.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, values compliance, and encourages collaboration.

I am a Senior Financial Crime Analyst with over 7 years of experience in banks and fintechs, specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), fraud detection, and financial crime prevention. My proven track record includes conducting thorough investigations and implementing enhanced due diligence processes that have significantly reduced false positives by 16%. I excel at analyzing complex transaction patterns and suspicious activities while collaborating with regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership by training and mentoring junior staff, achieving consistent quality assurance scores above 90%. My technical expertise, combined with strategic thinking, has allowed me to strengthen financial crime prevention frameworks and enhance operational efficiency. I am passionate about developing AI-driven fraud detection tools and contributing to the overall improvement of compliance operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Financial Crime Analyst

Current

Kroo Bank

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

As a Senior Financial Crime Analyst, I conduct in-depth investigations into fraud and money laundering, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations. I analyze complex transaction patterns, monitor high-risk clients, and lead quality assurance reviews. My role includes training junior analysts and developing AI-driven fraud detection tools, contributing to a 16% reduction in false positives.

AML Fraud Detection KYC Transaction Monitoring Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership Data Analysis

AML/CTF Compliance Analyst

Anna Money

Jun 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 3 months)

In my role as an AML/CTF Compliance Analyst, I conducted KYC and EDD checks on business customers, ensuring regulatory compliance. I performed transaction monitoring and risk analysis, drafted investigative reports, and identified fraudulent activities, contributing to enhanced compliance operations.

KYC Transaction Monitoring Fraud Prevention Compliance Monitoring Risk Mitigation Training Development International Payments Regulatory Compliance

AML Compliance Analyst

CurrencyCloud

Jul 2021 - Apr 2022 (9 months)

As an AML Compliance Analyst, I conducted client screenings and investigated suspicious transactions, ensuring compliance with AML regulations. I collaborated with regulatory authorities and developed internal frameworks to enhance compliance procedures, improving operational efficiency.

AML Transaction Monitoring Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance Fraud Detection Compliance Risk Mitigation Data Analysis

Client Onboarding Specialist

Starling Bank

Mar 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 4 months)

In my role as a Client Onboarding Specialist, I performed KYC and EDD checks for customers, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. I managed escalations and collaborated with AML teams to investigate suspicious activities, contributing to process improvements and training junior analysts.

KYC Regulatory Compliance Fraud Prevention Process Improvement Training Development Customer Service Risk Assessment Compliance Monitoring Documentation Management

Customer Service Executive

V12 Retail Finance

Oct 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 5 months)

As a Customer Service Executive, I processed customer payments and conducted SOF checks for high-value transactions. I identified suspicious activities and provided tailored support to customers, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Fraud Prevention Compliance Data Protection Payment Processing Problem Solving Communication Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

International Compliance Association

Specialist Certificates in CDD and AML, Compliance

2022 - 2023

Pursued specialist certificates in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), focusing on compliance and regulatory standards in financial services.

The Open University

Bachelor in Business Management, Business Management

2018 - 2022

Studied various aspects of business management including Financial Management, Business Ethics, Operation Management, Risk Management, Principles of Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovations, Global Business, Human Resources and Economics.