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Yahima Ottey

Cumming

Summary

Bilingual leader with 17 years of experience in the financial sector, specializing in fraud analysis and AML investigations. Demonstrated success in training and developing high-performing teams, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for high productivity as an Analytical Fraud Investigator, with expertise in SAR drafting and regulatory compliance. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills utilized to investigate complex fraud schemes and collaborate effectively with teams.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

AML Global Investigator

Insight Global - Contract with Bank of America
Atlanta
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Conducted thorough investigations, documenting suspicious financial activities.
  • Compiled and analyzed information from databases and public records for investigative purposes.
  • Identified potential fraud indicators by analyzing customer data.
  • Developed comprehensive reports detailing findings of fraud investigations.

Fraud Investigator

MBO Partners - Contract with USAA Bank
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Conducted over 200 Quality Control reviews on backlog investigations to ensure compliance with FinCEN's SAR requirements.
  • Investigated allegations of first-party fraud, identity theft, friendly fraud, and synthetic fraud.
  • Mitigated closed investigations, ensuring appropriate client reimbursements.
  • Facilitated weekly team meetings to discuss common errors and emerging trends, recommending process improvements.

Lead Internal Fraud Investigator

Wells Fargo
03.2020 - 10.2024
  • Led internal investigations team, providing coaching and constructive feedback to enhance performance.
  • Conducted corporate investigations into employee misconduct and AML issues, managing complex cases.
  • Performed domestic and international fraud investigations, focusing on crime rings and third-party collusion.
  • Composed and filed SAR narratives to FinCEN regarding internal fraud and AML investigations.
  • Executed quality control reviews for peers and mentees, improving their SAR narrative and quality in reports.
  • Collaborated with Cybersecurity and senior leaders in branch banking to address fraud claims effectively.
  • Engaged in joint investigations with law enforcement agencies, including FBI and Federal Reserve.

Regional Banking Branch Manager

Wells Fargo
06.2008 - 03.2020
  • Led mass market and geographically affluent branches in FL and GA with a focus on growth, risk management and customer experience.
  • Highly recognized for building high performance teams, mentoring Branch Managers, Service Managers, Premier Bankers and Small Business Bankers.
  • Served as a District Manager interim for the North Perimeter District leading 10 branches with approximately 200 employees for four months at the time in 2014 and 2016.
  • Experienced with writing performance reviews and managing large teams of direct reports, as well as handling Employee Relations matters.
  • Partnered with Employee Relations in making workplace accomodations for employees, as well as delivering performance improvment plans and corrective actions.
  • Experience in drafting and delivering performance coaching and corrective actions to direct reports.
  • Supported North GA branches with coaching and process implementation related to compliances, policies and procedures.
  • Experience with adhering to consumer, investments and commercial banking laws and regulations.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Social Studies And Communication

Universidad De Camaguey
Cuba

Skills

  • Financial crime schemes analysis
  • Investigative techniques
  • Quality assurance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Suspicious activity reporting
  • Risk assessment
  • Fraud detection
  • Team leadership
  • Corporate investigations
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Metrics analysis
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication proficiency
  • Effective communication strategies
  • Problem solving

References

  • Deserie Comfort, 240-682-1541, former supervisor WF Investigations Manager and currently Global Threat Investigations Senior Manager at Google
  • Natia Rage, 651-335-1561, former manager and currently WF Regional Financial Advisor/Brokerage Senior Manager
  • Carson Dach, 201-961-4936, former peer at Wells Fargo and currently Global Financial Crimes Investigator at Morgan Stanley

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

AML Global Investigator

Insight Global - Contract with Bank of America
03.2025 - 05.2025

Fraud Investigator

MBO Partners - Contract with USAA Bank
10.2024 - 03.2025

Lead Internal Fraud Investigator

Wells Fargo
03.2020 - 10.2024

Regional Banking Branch Manager

Wells Fargo
06.2008 - 03.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Social Studies And Communication

Universidad De Camaguey

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