Francis Odum has over 10 years of experience in financial analysis, fraud prevention, and international trade consulting. He has a proven track record of saving companies millions of dollars through identifying fraudulent activities and improving operational efficiencies. Currently working as a senior analyst at JP Morgan Chase, Francis handles complex transaction processing, creates documentation to standardize processes, and provides excellent customer service. He has received recognition from managers for his expertise, work ethic, and contributions.
1. FRANCIS I. ODUM
Mesquite, TX 75181 C: 214-994-5850 francisodum@gmail.com
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Fraud Analyst…Fraud Prevention Investigation… Consulting
Top-performing Financial Analyst and International Trade Consultant with over 10 years progressive
experience. Utilize strengths as a SME in working to establish a solid infrastructure within Fortune 500,
midsize and start-up companies. Recognized by management for expertise in:
Fraud /Risk Management: “Provided solutions to assist in mitigating risk events, offering resolutions that
enhance controls to eliminating existing risk and prevent future risk events”. Added Value: 1) Saved the
company 3$M by identified washed checks and verified with client to determine that it was fraudulent. 2)
Noticed a pattern of depositing under 10,000, investigated trend and aligned with the pattern, report
anomalies to the IRS.
Improved Efficiencies: “Francis has exceeded all expectations in customer service including making
several process improvement suggestions.” Improving efficiencies and reducing cost.
International and Domestic: Knowledge of regulatory laws and local norms working both international
and domestic.
Core Competences:
Fraud: Internal & External Industry Networking
Fraud: Investigation/ Prevention Supply Chain Management
Complaint Resolution/ Customer Service SARS/MTN
WORK HISTORY
JP MORGAN CHASE, Dallas, TX, 2012-Present
Senior Transaction Processing Analyst
Serve as primary contact for clients on all cash and securities related directives. Collaborate with LOB, Client
Representatives and Direct with high value customers. Execute cash / securities transactions.
Process cash and security transactions in M$ range, timely and accurately reducing risk and
ensuring customer requests are met.
Execute conversions through DWAC, DTCC and Euroclear.
Transact liquidation of UITs, warrants through payment agents and on DTCC.
Review documents to submit for wire transfers, research and reconcile any asset discrepancies,
overdrafts and long balances, ensure a timely response.
Created procedural documentation for newly established department utilizing DWAC conversion
UIT liquidation to standardize the process.
Created manuals and procedures using MS word, PowerPoint, an Visio, covering new processes,
and benefits to assist new employees.
Work cooperatively with interval / external clients handling intricate processes to research proper
execution of projects, ensured accuracy, patience, dedication. Recognition referenced below:
Francis recently assisted me and an advisor with a very complicated project. He was thorough and very, very
patient in his explanations regarding a mountain of documentation we forwarded to him. Everything was
completed without a hitch with his help. Great job, great attitude, great service!
INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER, Dallas, TX, 2011-2012
Non-profit business structure to assist in the individual and companies outside US.
International Trade Consultant
Work with US and International clients to analyze business processes and establish / expand business
initiatives. Handle intakes for walk-in clients, phone calls, emails and other administrative duties.
Conduct market research using in depth knowledge of countries laws and regulations to formulate
data, identifying potential export/import markets / sources of international trade financing / support
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Research regulatory, documentation requirements, country issues, commodity classification,
tariff and duty cost/s for companies engaged in international trade.
Customized programs, executed international training and foreign delegations. Trained clients
based on research data including rules and regulations. Provide binders , webinars to support
process. Follow-up based on program purchased.
Utilize technology such as Internet, ITSA, ASTA HTS codes, global databases and webinars
supporting internal business / trades to compile reports and create presentations.
JSC BOOKS STORES LTD., UK/ Dallas/ Nigeria 2009-2011
International Logistics Consultant
Review export letters of credit to be forwarded to the Central Bank, for foreign currency qualification.
Ensured profit margin is met by accurately submitting resolutions of issues related to LC language
problems and arrive at solutions in structuring LCs, resulting in 94% accuracy rate.
Deal with international clients in all aspects of international trade to avoid incurring post charges
(freight forwarding, clearing from our ports, in-land transportation, air cargo, customs clearing, foreign
currency purchases and sales, bill of collections, wire transfers, packing list, bill of laden and invoices.)
Independently expanded base by adding 20 suppliers, increasing profit by 1-5 M$ within a year.
DEUTSCHE BANK, Nashville, TN 2007-2009
Proof, Control, and Compliance Administrator
Daily, weekly, monthly account reconciliations and system report generation.
Research/ timely follow-up with parties responsible for open exception/ risk items until resolution to
prevents breaks/ errors to customer accounts.
Regularly review user’s access for a defined set of systems, to prevent unauthorized access to
reduce risk exposure.
Prevented 2M$ fraudulent transaction by monitor accounts and activities regularly and taking
BANK OF AMERICA, Nashville, TN 2003-2007
Risk/Fraud Management / Currency Reporting Analyst
Complete the high-risk account closure process and manage risk through monitoring transaction
activity, offsetting negative balances in accounts being closed.
Closure process involves using the host system status codes, and monitoring accounts to mitigate
risk/fraud.
Saved company 3$M by identified washed check and verified with client to determine that it was
fraudulent.
Noticed a pattern of depositing under 10,000, investigated trend and aligned with the pattern,
report anomalies to the IRS.
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS
BA, Accounting, Auchi Polytechnic, Edo, Nigeria
AS, International Business and Trade, Richland College, Dallas, TX
MBA, University of Phoenix (Anticipated graduation 2017)
Export Expert Certification Green Belt Certification
Council of Supply Chain Mgt. Prof. Cert. (CSCMP) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) –Ongoing
North America’s Corridor Coalition Cert. (NACC/ NAFTA) NASBITE Global Business Prof. Cert. (CGBP)
Recognized by management for notable contributions:
Francis is the best employee I have ever had the pleasure of managing. He truly cares about his work
regardless of what I assign him. He is willing to accept coaching on areas of need (if any) and his desire to
be better every day is unparalleled. I wish I could have 5 more employees like Francis. JP Morgan Chase