Tim Davis
@timdavis
AML compliance leader specializing in investigations, quality, and training.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an AML compliance professional with extensive experience leading investigation teams, performing quality assurance, and delivering training across major financial institutions and consulting engagements. I have managed teams handling complex money movement reviews, SAR preparation, and remediation for crypto, fintech, MSBs, and correspondent banking clients.
Throughout my career I have built and improved processes, created job aids and presentations recognized by senior management, and served as a subject-matter expert and single point of contact for system defects and UAT activities. I have a strong record of performance management—coaching, conducting reviews, and facilitating improvement plans—and of handling high-volume triaged work queues while meeting strict deadlines.
I bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proven leadership from roles at Guidehouse, JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, Bank of America, and in retail management. I seek opportunities where I can continue to grow, lead teams, and positively impact AML programs and operational quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GUManaged AML investigators conducting SAR writing and quality reviews across cryptocurrency, fintech, MSBs and major US financial institutions; drove performance management, training, and budget/merit planning to improve team quality and throughput.
AML Investigator
Precision Global Consulting
May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)
Conducted AML alert investigations for correspondent banking clients, performing enhanced due diligence, preparing SARs, and managing a 50+ case triage queue while monitoring for OFAC and terrorism financing risks.
JCIndependently analyzed complex money flows, conducted enhanced due diligence, submitted escalations and prepared SARs while managing a 50+ case workload to detect schemes including human trafficking, drug rings and fraud.
Performed quality assurance on AML investigation cases across lines of business, validated trigger scenarios, and provided process and disposition feedback to improve investigation accuracy and controls.
Identified and reported suspicious activity for retail and correspondent banking using KYC/CIP, negative news and commercial databases; served as departmental SME and SPOC for alert system defects and UAT testing.
BAManaged online banking fraud alerts, identified compromises and phishing victims, and used extensive system access and investigative questioning to resolve complex identity theft and fraud cases.
BBDepartment Supervisor
Best Buy
Jul 2000 - Sep 2009 (9 years 2 months)
Supervised retail departments including Car-Fi and Mobile, handled escalations, coached employees, managed payroll and deposits, and supported DOL audits to maintain operational and compliance standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DCDelaware Technical Community College
Completed coursework at Delaware Technical Community College contributing to technical and career-oriented education.
PUPennsylvania State University
Completed coursework at Pennsylvania State University focusing on relevant subjects toward degree requirements.
TIToastmasters International
Certification, Public Speaking
Activities and societies: Served as Club President for two Toastmasters clubs
Achieved Competent Communicator and Advanced Leader Bronze recognitions through Toastmasters International.
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