Rita Yaacoub

I’m a Senior AML and Fraud Investigator focused on alert review, investigation, and disposition for high-risk customer activity—money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions exposure, fraud patterns, and related red flags. I convert alerts into stronger SAR narratives and, when appropriate, close non-suspicious cases with thorough justifications that align with BSA, OFAC, internal AML policies, and regulatory expectations. I’ve consistently produced SAR work with FinCEN writing within 30 calendar days and submitted an average of 60+ SARs per month.

My process blends careful customer/transaction research with crypto and blockchain investigation using tools like Chainalysis, Link analysis, and Tracer to trace crypto addresses and hashes. Previously, I worked in KYC/AML and fraud-related compliance, performing ongoing negative media screening and background checks using LexisNexis and World-Check, escalating PEP risks, and coordinating with business teams to support investigations and closure decisions. Earlier, I built a strong operational foundation through full-cycle Accounts Payable work, including reconciliations and reporting—skills that sharpen my accuracy, documentation discipline, and ability to perform under tight deadlines.