1. Tashika Foote
8828 Laurel Pond LN
Charlotte, NC 28262
857-389-6770
Tashika.foote@hotmail.com
Summary:
• Broad knowledge of anti-money laundering related requirements domestically including Compliance, AML, BSA,
USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC and other US regulations
• Strong error detection, analytical and problem solving skills.
• KYC/CIP, EDD, OFAC screening, SAR, CTR,UAR writing and auditing
• Subject Matter Expert in the areas of CDD, EDD, and KYC regulatory requirements
• Over 15 years of experience, with a strong background in Retail and Commercial Banking, management, excellent
interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
Education:
Business Management, Everest College 2010-2012
Accounting, Bunker Hill Community College 2002-2004
Experience:
Bank of America – Charlotte, NC Feb 2016 - Present
Senior Operations Risk Analyst
• Enhanced Due Diligence Services Supports core business units by reviewing, updating and validating missing
EDD information while conducting periodic reviews of corporate entities and retail clients booked into North
America, Europe and Asia.
• Acts as a subject matter expert to employees, providing guidance on what actions to take in dealing with high risk
accounts.
• Handle escalated accounts from the QC Analysts and the Compliance Analyst
• Partners with Sales Owners to resolve negative news alerts regarding Economic Sanctions/SPF.
• Analyzes potential Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) hits to ensure compliance with United States
sanctions.
• Ensure that information obtained is consistent with BSA/AML Policy and Procedures and satisfy regulatory
requirements.
• Interacts with Relationship Manager for further information when EDD is conducted
• Performs additional tasks and projects as assigned, improving the effective administration of the AML and KYC
policies.
2. • Utilize skills in the area of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet and online research systems
• Submits findings to sale partners in the form of written correspondence
• Train new employees and completes assigned projects assigned in a timely manner
Bank of America – Charlotte, NC Dec 2012 – Jan 2016
Treasury Services Advisor – Exception Wire Processing
• Monitored wire activity for suspicious transactions relation to Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
• Conducted proper investigation of money laundering alerts or transactions considered suspicious
• Reviewed bank statements and transaction details
• Processed all outgoing domestic and international wire transfers for businesses, large corporate clients and
government in a fast pace and time-sensitive environment.
• Performed transactional review and analysis
• Reviewed and verified wire transactions for proper documentation and authorization, validating account status and
balance, and systemically inputting entries and releasing wires.
• Performed transaction investigation on accounts for discrepancies and suspicious activities. Utilized knowledge of
AML laws including BSA Patriot Act and US Treasury guidelines.
• Reviewed all high risk wire activity for all high risk countries
• Assessed compliance with banking laws and reported suspicious entries and actions. Used transactional and
customer records and other information to identify suspicious or unusual activity.
Bank of America – Charlotte, NC Jun 2011 – Dec 2012
Personal Banker
Sales & Service Specialist
• Maximized the depth and profitability of the customer’s relationship by partnering with sales specialist in retail
Lending, Investments and other product areas to ensure an outstanding customer experience.
• Ensured KYC guidelines were met with each client.
• Performed Customer Due Diligence during consumer and business account opening to ensure regulatory
requirements were met.
• Prepared Customer Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Conducted weekly risk assessment questions with employees and ensured all policies and procedures were
adhered to, including AML, BSA, and OFAC. Performed research and maintenance on client’s accounts using
various systems.
• Navigated banking databases to assists customers through various problems
• Identified missing CIP information for existing clients
• Reviewed customer documentation including KYC information to cross-reference with account activity to ensure
accurate risk levels have been assigned to the specific accounts held in the customer's name
3. Citibank – Boston, MA Aug 2007 – Aug 2009
Operations Manager
• Managed a staff of 12 consisting of: Personal Bankers, Business Banker, Financial Advisor, Service Specialist
and Tellers.
• Monitored consumer and business accounts for suspicious activities and research of unusual transactions.
• Handle escalated accounts from the QC Analysts and the Compliance Analyst, write (UAR’s) Unusal Activity
Reports SAR’s and escalate for relationship to be evaluated with company.
• Conducted quarterly RSA’s (Risk Self Assessment) on commercial and consumer accounts to determine retention
or termination of relationship, while monitoring account closures as required
• Performed monthly audits on various Citibank branches to ensure operational control and compliance were
adhered to Set business controls in place to ensure all consumer and business accounts were opened following
proper guidelines.
• Prepared a detailed narrative report for management on potential risks and opportunities as it relates to AML
regulation
Sovereign Bank– Boston, MA Aug 2005 – Jul 2007
Customer Service Manager
• Directly managed two financial centers with a focus on a full range of consumer and commercial banking/financial
service to clients.
• Managed operations, including risk management, ATM balancing, negotiable items, and consumer and business
accounts.
• Made SAR or no SAR decisions and documented the reasons with supporting documentation
• Handle escalated accounts from the QC Analysts and the Compliance Analyst, write (UAR’s) Unusal Activity
Reports SAR’s and escalate for relationship to be evaluated with company.
• Performed investigations in response to internal transaction monitoring system referrals or events detailing
suspicious activity
• Responsible for ensuring Currency Transaction Reports and Suspicious Activity Reports are filed accurately.
• Ensured timely training of staff throughout organization and provide counsel on BSA, AML and OFAC matters.
• Investigated and assessed alerts relating to potential money laundering risks in the organization
Bank Rhode Island – Providence, RI Oct 2003 – Jun 2005
Senior Teller
• Managed teller line in high-volume, multi-teller environment. Ensured regulatory requirements, such as AML and
BSA were adhered to.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious activities on client by filing SARS.
• Managed teller station cash balances, vault records, cash supply, Inventory of negotiable instruments including
money orders, cashier checks and AMEX.
Citizens Bank – Medford, MA Jan 2001 – Sep 2003
4. Teller
• Processed teller transactions for customers, including servicing client accounts, accepting loan payments,
managing safe deposit box payments, cashing checks, balancing cash drawers, handling night deposits and
correcting discrepancies. Balanced multiple ATM machines often totaling more than $100,000 for each one.
• Processed 35+ customer transactions per hour with attention to detail.