John Ward, CAMS

Experience

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  Jupiter Police Department

  Jan 1991 - Oct 2001

  Detective/Criminal Investigations/Law Enforcement/Training Officer

  Conducting complex criminal investigations in the areas of financial fraud, high profile crimes against persons; missing persons; crimes and exploitation of the elderly and children; and various computer related crimes. Conducting interviews while utilizing indirect and direct methods of interviewing techniques. Managing a team of investigators, disseminating case assignments, and approving completed investigations while serving as a backup supervisor for the investigations lieutenant.Executing all functions necessary to safeguard the public’s safety and provide responsive community service. Show less

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  State of Florida Department of Financial Services/Office of Financial Regulation

  Sept 2004 - May 2005

  Financial Crimes Investigator

  Conducting investigations to protect consumers from illegal activities of financial institutions and individuals proving financial services related to offering unregistered financial securities while preserving the integrity of the state of Florida markets and financial service industries. Present violations in clear and concise written reports in violation of Florida State Statutes for administrative, civil and/or criminal prosecution.Developing investigative leads, conducting interviews, computer research, collection of evidence pertinent to financial investigations, and organizing data for presentation to support violations pursuant to Florida State Statutes Preparation and serving investigative subpoenas associated with investigations. Show less

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  PNC

  Mar 2007 - Sept 2014

  BSA/Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Mgr

  Expertise and advanced knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act – Anti Money Laundering/OFAC/USA Patriot Act Regulations; providing ongoing risk-based monitoring of the accounts and transactions of clients to assure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act, and other applicable federal and state rules and regulations. Utilizing external and internal systems to detect, investigate, and report risks and suspicious activity. Utilize critical and analytic thinking that support decision making skills; exploring alternatives, situation awareness while using problem solving techniques; and maintain exceptional project management and organizational skills. Managed a team of 8 Anti-Money Laundering Investigators while creating a culture of inclusion and diversity for employees; providing coaching to staff; conducting individual reviews; and challenge employees to excel in the area of financial investigations.Skilled in writing and reviewing concise, logical, grammatically and correct analytic reports to explain unusual and suspicious financial activity, prepare and review of Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) for submission to the Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and working jointly with federal and state regulatory and law enforcement agencies. Providing verbal and written communication to make recommendations for use by various lines of business in determining risk and law enforcement actions; advanced proficiency with using various Microsoft Office and other internal and external computerized programs and software. Show less

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  Capital Bank

  May 2015 - Aug 2018

  BSA/Anti-Money Laundering Investigator II
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  Live Oak Bank

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

  AML Consultant (Contractor)

  Conducting investigations to identify AML/FRAUD risks to prevent financial loss. Taking appropriate steps to eliminate financial loss and preparing reports to support investigative findings.