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Lindsay Mark

Toronto

Summary

An AML professional with over 3 years of experience fighting the good fight against crime, money laundering, fraud, corruption & terrorism. Thoroughly experienced in written investigations, transaction monitoring, & regulatory reporting. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

AML Investigator

Deloitte
11.2024 - Current
  • Conducts in depth analysis of transactional activity and patterns to detect and investigate unusual or suspicious activities.
  • Prepares detailed investigative reports summarizing findings and recommending actions.
  • Thoroughly documents research and analysis related to the financial activity and related entities of clients for an audience that includes management, regulators, internal audit, senior managers, and internal compliance.

AML Compliance Analyst

BetMGM
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Investigated suspicious transactions and exercised authority in applying reasonable grounds to suspect money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF) and other financial crimes
  • Evaluated and conducted Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews/AML investigations specifically related to high risk customers and other referrals
  • Prepared and submitted high quality Suspicious Transaction Reports(STRS) and Casino Disbursement Reports (CDRs) as soon as practicable

AML Investigator

Scotiabank (FIU)
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Contributed to the overall success of the FIU by conducting investigations intended to effectively mitigate risk and address all relevant regulatory requirements
  • Recommended demarket (and/or Caution List) for customers who exceed Bank's risk tolerance
  • Ensured all activities conducted comply with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures

Administrative Associate

ScotiaMcLeod - Scotia Wealth Management
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Ensured timely and accurate completion of assigned tasks through Salesforce (e.g
  • Withdrawals, unsolicited trades, unrestricting accounts, opening/closing accounts, transfer requests)
  • Identified and verified all clients that called in with requests and ensured their information was maintained and up to date to meet KYC requirements

Branch Systems Administrator/Branch Operations Assistant

Scotiabank
12.2017 - 07.2019
  • Resourcefully assisted teams with technical issues and escalated to appropriate departments when necessary (e.g
  • Printers, setting up laptops and VPN, CISCO)
  • Provided proper system access to teams and new hires

Customer Service Representative

Scotiabank
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Responsibly handled working cash at beginning and end of bank day
  • Identified customer needs during interaction, ensured their information was accurate, and executed transactions/ resolved customer issues
  • Entrusted with responsibilities that others in same position were not given (e.g Combinations to the vault, safekeeping, and ABMS)

Education

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Toronto, Ontario

Financial Intelligence Specialist - undefined

MANCHESTER CF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE

Canadian Securities Course (CSC) - Conduct & Practices Handbook

CANADIAN SECURITIES INSTITUTE

Skills

  • Know your customer
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Investigation techniques
  • Banking operations
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Analytical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Investigate activities
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Risk assessment
  • Report writing

Accomplishments

  • Scotiabank - Best of the Best 2022
  • Certificate of Excellence - Scotiabank FIU - Award for productivity

Languages

English

Timeline

AML Investigator

Deloitte
11.2024 - Current

AML Compliance Analyst

BetMGM
05.2023 - 09.2024

AML Investigator

Scotiabank (FIU)
04.2021 - 04.2023

Administrative Associate

ScotiaMcLeod - Scotia Wealth Management
07.2019 - 04.2021

Branch Systems Administrator/Branch Operations Assistant

Scotiabank
12.2017 - 07.2019

Customer Service Representative

Scotiabank
09.2016 - 12.2017

Financial Intelligence Specialist - undefined

MANCHESTER CF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE

Canadian Securities Course (CSC) - Conduct & Practices Handbook

CANADIAN SECURITIES INSTITUTE

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Lindsay Mark