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Lindsay Mark

Toronto,Canada

Summary

An Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professional with over 4 years of experience in the fight against crime, money laundering, fraud, corruption & terrorism. Thoroughly experienced in written investigations, transaction monitoring, & regulatory reporting. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and collaboration 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

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

AML Consultant (Project-Based)

Deloitte
11.2024 - Current
  • Provides in depth AML analysis of transactional activity and patterns to detect and investigate unusual or suspicious activities.
  • Reviews and analyzes alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems, focusing on high-risk customers, accounts, and transactions.
  • Prepares detailed investigative reports summarizing findings and recommending actions.

AML Compliance Analyst

BetMGM
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Monitored online gaming-related financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and betting activity, to identify and investigate unusual or suspicious patterns.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of online gaming-specific AML policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
  • Partnered with transaction monitoring analysts to escalate suspicious activity and ensure thorough investigations of high-risk accounts.

AML FIU Investigator

Scotiabank (Financial Intelligence Unit - FIU)
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Conducted in-depth investigations of complex financial transactions to identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities.
  • Recommended demarket (and/or Caution List) for customers who exceed Bank's risk tolerance
  • Provided mentorship and on-the-job training to new team members, guiding them on investigation techniques, regulatory requirements, and report preparation.

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 Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
  • Delegated assigned tasks from advisors to pool of associates.

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.
  • Efficiently and accurately processed deposits and withdrawals, updated management reports, organized team lunches, organized storage files, maintained secure environment for confidential files all while being front of desk reception.

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

Canadian Securities Course (CSC) - Conduct & Practices Handbook

CANADIAN SECURITIES INSTITUTE

Financial Intelligence Specialist -

MANCHESTER CF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE

Skills

  • Financial investigation
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Know your customer
  • Transaction monitoring
  • AML compliance
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

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

Timeline

AML Consultant (Project-Based)

Deloitte
11.2024 - Current

AML Compliance Analyst

BetMGM
05.2023 - 09.2024

AML FIU Investigator

Scotiabank (Financial Intelligence Unit - 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

Canadian Securities Course (CSC) - Conduct & Practices Handbook

CANADIAN SECURITIES INSTITUTE

Financial Intelligence Specialist -

MANCHESTER CF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Sociology

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
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