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Teneaka Lawrence

@teneakalawrence

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Experienced KYC/AML Compliance Officer with a focus on risk management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my compliance expertise while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

I am a dedicated KYC/AML Compliance Officer with over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. My journey began at Bank of America, where I honed my skills in fraud analysis and compliance. I then transitioned to Citigroup, where I specialized in screening and investigating high-risk accounts, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. My role at JPMorgan Chase further solidified my expertise, as I conducted comprehensive reviews of laws and regulations, liaised with clients, and acted as a senior escalation point for KYC-related issues.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to analyze data trends, identify root causes, and provide actionable insights to enhance compliance processes. I take pride in my role as a subject matter expert in KYC/AML, leading various projects and training initiatives to foster a culture of compliance within my teams. My commitment to excellence and my proactive approach to risk management have consistently contributed to the success of the organizations I have worked with.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

CIB Compliance Onboarding KYC

Current

JPMorgan Chase

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Conducted reviews of laws and regulations for business impact, conveying requirements for awareness and action. Performed client outreach tasks related to Professional Investor Regime, New Client Onboarding, FATCA, Resolution, and MiFID.

KYC AML Regulatory Compliance Onboarding FATCA Risk Assessment Stakeholder Management Data Analysis

KYC Compliance Officer

JPMorgan Chase

Jan 2018 - Oct 2024 (6 years 9 months)

Conducted reviews of laws and regulations for business impact, performing client outreach for various compliance regimes like FATCA and MiFID. Acted as a senior escalation point, liaising with clients and internal stakeholders to complete regular and event-driven reviews, and coordinating high-risk client approvals.

KYC AML Regulatory Compliance FATCA Risk Assessment Data Analysis Stakeholder Management

KYC/AML Analyst

Citigroup

Oct 2013 - Jan 2018 (4 years 3 months)

Reviewed and dispositioned alerts from screening new and existing accounts against sanctions lists and conducted research on bank systems. Investigated customers matching SDN, PEP, and Negative Media lists, and completed SARs while ensuring compliance with internal controls and SLAs.

KYC AML PEP Negative Media Compliance Risk Analysis Due Diligence Citi Screening Citi Smart

KYC/AML Analyst

Citigroup

Oct 2013 - Jan 2018 (4 years 3 months)

Reviewed and dispositioned alerts from screening New to Bank accounts and existing accounts against Sanctions Lists. Conducted research using bank systems, analyzing alerts for SDN, Politically Exposed Persons, and Negative Media matches.

KYC AML Risk Analysis Due Diligence Compliance Financial Crime Data Analysis Regulatory Compliance

SR. VIP Fraud Analyst

Bank of America

Apr 2009 - Oct 2013 (4 years 6 months)

Reviewed VIP client accounts for suspicious activity, investigating potential money laundering and fraud through transaction monitoring. Processed fraudulent SAR reports, conducted research using bank resources, and provided excellent customer service to various clients.

Fraud Analysis Transaction Monitoring Investigation Customer Service Anti Money Laundering Research

SR. VIP Fraud Analyst

Bank of America

Apr 2009 - Oct 2013 (4 years 6 months)

Reviewed debit transactions on VIP client accounts for suspicious activity and potential money laundering/fraud. Investigated suspicious activity, tracking and sourcing funds, wire transactions, debit transactions, credit card transactions, and prepaid transactions.

Fraud Analysis AML Risk Management Customer Service Transaction Monitoring Compliance

Project Coordinator

Georgia Technology Authority

Jun 2005 - Mar 2009 (3 years 9 months)

Oversaw multiple projects across all development phases, converting clients to MPLS and developing status reports and resource plans. Coordinated with clients to gather requirements, managed expectations, and supported development and software quality assurance for product stability.

Project Management MPLS Resource Planning Software Software Quality Assurance Stakeholder Management Requirements Gathering

Project Coordinator

Georgia Technology Authority

Jun 2005 - Mar 2009 (3 years 9 months)

Oversaw multiple projects across all phases of development, converting clients to MPLS. Developed status reports and resource plans, making vital decisions and driving decision-making across projects.