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Sooraj J

@soorajj

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Senior Fraud Investigator focused on financial crimes, risk mitigation, and compliance.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role where I can lead fraud investigations and risk mitigation, work cross-functionally on KYC and AML, leverage detection systems, and contribute to compliance improvements in a fast-paced financial or FinTech environment.

I am a detail-oriented Senior Fraud Investigator with 5+ years of progressive experience in financial crimes investigations, fraud risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance within the Canadian banking industry. I specialize in conducting complex case reviews, leveraging fraud detection systems, and recommending proactive controls to reduce loss and exposure.

At Bank of Montreal I lead investigations across KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and internal investigations, collaborating with cross-functional teams and using tools such as MasterCard Fraud Center and TSYS. I have a demonstrated track record of developing detective processes, preparing regulatory fraud incident reports, and contributing to continuous improvement and SLA testing.

I hold post-graduate credentials in Fraud Examination & Forensic Accounting and Advanced Accounting & Finance, and I combine analytical rigor, fraud detection expertise, and a commitment to timely, high-quality decision-making in fast-paced FinTech and banking environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Fraud Investigator

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Bank of Montreal

Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Lead and conduct financial crimes investigations to detect and mitigate fraud, improving fraud detection processes and minimizing loss while ensuring regulatory compliance across transaction monitoring and KYC reviews.

Financial Crime Investigations Transaction Monitoring KYC AML Case Management Fraud Detection Regulatory Compliance

Senior Taxation Specialist

Ledgers Canada

Feb 2021 - May 2021 (3 months)

Processed and analyzed electronic financial information, provided forensic accounting services and developed monitoring models to measure effectiveness of fraud detection controls and mitigate client process risk.

Forensic Accounting Tax Preparation Financial Analysis Bookkeeping Reporting Process Improvement Data Analysis

Banking Service Representative

Singlepoint

Nov 2020 - Feb 2021 (3 months)

Handled high-volume inbound/outbound calls, updated customer profiles for KYC compliance, investigated account issues and provided payment assistance and financial recovery solutions.

Customer Service KYC Problem Solving & Compliance Call Center Operations

Tax Consultant

Deloitte India

Jan 2016 - Apr 2017 (1 year 3 months)

Prepared and reviewed US international tax returns and analyzed intercompany transactions, supporting tax forecasting and identifying financial reporting gaps for client consolidation.

International Tax Financial Analysis Excel & Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Seneca College

Post Graduate Certificate, Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting

2019 - 2020

Postgraduate program in Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting covering AML, terrorist financing reporting, computer forensics, data mining, and fraud investigation case studies.

Seneca College

Post Graduate Certificate, Advanced Accounting and Finance

2018 - 2019

Postgraduate program in Advanced Accounting and Finance with coursework in financial and managerial accounting, corporate taxation, and audit and assurance including case studies on due diligence and securities.