Jared Sandella, CAMS

Experience

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  PayPal

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  Regulatory Compliance Analyst (Anti-Money Laundering)

  - Conducted investigations into potential instances of money laundering, terrorist financing, and other suspicious activities across the PayPal platform- Prepared SARs and SMRs for submission to FinCEN and AUSTRAC, respectively, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements- Communicated investigative findings effectively through well-written reports and documentation, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail- Participated in projects aimed at optimizing the regulatory program and operational processes within the SAR investigations team - Provided ongoing quality coaching to effectively close knowledge/procedural gaps Show less

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  American Express

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2022

  Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

  - Conducted thorough investigations into potential instances of money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and other suspicious activities- Analyzed transactional data and trends to identify anomalies and patterns indicative of financial crimes, utilizing AML transaction monitoring tools and techniques- Prepared detailed suspicious activity reports (SARs) for submission to FinCEN and relevant agencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements- Contributed to the enhancement of transactional analysis methodologies across various financial products, adapting to complex scenarios and evolving AML typologies- Stayed abreast of regulatory updates and industry best practices in AML/CFT, incorporating knowledge into investigative processes Show less

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  Promontory, a Business Unit of IBM

  Mar 2022 - now

  Anti-Money Laundering Quality Assurance Analyst

  - Ensured adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies by conducting rigorous quality assurance reviews of suspicious activity reports, transaction monitoring alerts, enhanced due diligence reviews, and sanctions screenings- Implemented and maintained quality control measures to validate the accuracy and completeness of investigative findings related to potential money laundering, fraud, and other illicit activities- Collaborated closely with investigations team members to standardize report writing practices, ensuring consistency and clarity in documenting findings- Conducted comprehensive audits of investigative documentation and transactional analyses, identifying and addressing areas for improvement- Acted as a subject matter expert on quality assurance protocols within the investigations team, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and project optimizations- Independently managed projects and tasks from initiation to completion, providing regular updates and insights to management based on data-driven trends and analysis Show less