Jason Johnston, CAMS

Experience

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  Buffalo Wild Wings

  Mar 2001 - Oct 2012

  Training General Manager
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  The Ohio Department of Taxation

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2015

  Tax Commissioner Agent 2
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  Huntington National Bank

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2019

  Ensure the quality of all AML Investigations, Surveillance Alerts and Customer Due Diligence cases by validating the disposition and accuracy. Responsible for verifying that all follow internal procedures as well as regulatory requirements.Responsibilities include:* Conduct Quality Control over AML output to ensure accuracy* Ensure that all cases are closed/filed in accordance with internal SLA's & Regulatory requirements* Provide written and verbal feedback to the team.* Serve as a subject matter expert on AML related issues, provide daily mentoring as needed.* Works directly with AML Managers by coaching, counseling & developing work schedules. Show less • Performs research and analysis of the more complex high risk customer candidates through public records, media or other research tools.• Effectively communicates with branch staff or front office support to obtain additional information and documentation as needed.• Performs enhanced due diligence on high risk individuals and businesses.• Recommends appropriate follow-up and possible account closure for customers that exceed the Banks risk tolerance.• Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and written narrative to support judgments, decisions and recommendations. Show less

  • Quality Control Specialist - AML Investigations

    Jul 2016 - Oct 2019

  • AML Investigator

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
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  Alliance Data

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2022

  QC Specialist, BSA/AML Compliance

  Responsible for working directly with analysts and senior analysts providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback on work product. Ensure the quality of all AML Investigations, Customer Due Diligence reviews, and Suspicious Activity Monitoring alerts by validating the disposition and accuracy of the investigative reviews. Responsible for verifying that all case and alert reviews follow internal procedures as well as regulatory requirements. Assist management with projects and the training and development of department colleagues to ensure compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements. Show less

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  Bread Financial

  Mar 2022 - now

  • Manager, EFCC Investigations Quality

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Lead, FIU Quality, BSA/AML Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance

    Mar 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Specialist, FIU Quality

    Mar 2022 - Mar 2023