Maryam Emadi
Toronto,ON
Summary
Certified Fraud Examiner with a proven track record in digital fraud investigation, leveraging 15+ years of experience in the banking sector. Specialized in investigating cyber-crime, fraud risk management, and identity & access management within a digital environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigator – Digital Forensic Services
Scotiabank
01.2022 - Current
- Led comprehensive investigations into cyber-crime incidents directly affecting the Scotiabank Group
- This involved meticulously gathering a wide array of critical evidence essential for supporting legal actions and remedies aimed at addressing and mitigating the impact of cyber threats on the organization's integrity and security
- Collaborate with management and departments on major projects and investigations
- Utilize diverse tools and techniques for digital fraud investigations, uncovering fraud patterns and tactics
- Provide strategic fraud risk mitigation recommendations to key stakeholders
- Investigate various cyber-enabled fraud forms like phishing, scams, and targeted attacks
- Champion the use of data analytics and search techniques for fraud pattern detection
- Prepare high-quality forensic reports for senior management and stakeholders
- Handle legal proceedings, including testimony and expert witness representation.
Sr. Specialist – Fraud Risk
Commercial Bank of Dubai
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Conducted thorough interviews to investigate incidents of data leakage and misconduct
- Produced detailed reports, identifying policy gaps and recommending corrective actions
- Monitored and analyzed data to detect and prevent fraud, ensuring compliance with regulations
- Identified and addressed fraudulent activities, including mule accounts and suspicious transactions
- Filed Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) to maintain regulatory compliance
- Liaised with external partners and law enforcement agencies on investigations.
Sr. Identity & Access Management Administrator
Commercial Bank of Dubai
06.2009 - 01.2019
- Defined access rights and managed user provisioning and de-provisioning
- Monitored user activities, ensuring compliance with security protocols
- Conducted security awareness sessions and phishing exercises
- Coordinated with auditors to maintain policy compliance
- Enhanced security monitoring through Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools.
IT Security Support
Commercial Bank of Dubai
06.2008 - 05.2009
- Resolved user issues related to application security
- Reviewed and managed user access to bank applications.
Sr. Processor – Central Operations
Commercial Bank of Dubai
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Managed operational tasks and processed financial transactions.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
American University in Dubai
06.2013
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Internet Computing
University of Dubai
06.2005
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Data Analysis
- Digital Fraud
- Trend Monitoring
- Cybersecurity awareness
Certification
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, 10/01/21, Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Farsi
Limited Working
Awards
CBD Innovation Challenge, 1st Prize Winner, 11/01/20
Timeline
Investigator – Digital Forensic Services
Scotiabank
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Specialist – Fraud Risk
Commercial Bank of Dubai
02.2019 - 01.2022
Sr. Identity & Access Management Administrator
Commercial Bank of Dubai
06.2009 - 01.2019
IT Security Support
Commercial Bank of Dubai
06.2008 - 05.2009
Sr. Processor – Central Operations
Commercial Bank of Dubai
03.2006 - 05.2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
American University in Dubai
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Internet Computing
University of Dubai
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