Amanda Wells is a seasoned Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with over 12 years of dedicated experience in developing, implementing, and managing robust financial crime compliance frameworks. Based in New York, USA, she possesses deep expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Know Your Customer (KYC/CDD) processes, sanctions screening, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory reporting for complex global financial institutions. Amanda is passionate about leveraging data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance detection capabilities and proactively mitigate illicit financial activities. She is recognized for her strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and her ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into effective and actionable operational procedures. Her work focuses on safeguarding financial systems and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
Amanda Wells's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:
Successfully spearheaded the selection, customization, and implementation of a new, AI-powered transaction monitoring system across the organization, resulting in a 30% improvement in suspicious activity detection accuracy and a significant reduction in false positives within 18 months.
Authored and rolled out a comprehensive global Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) policy framework, harmonizing standards across 15 international jurisdictions and significantly strengthening the institution's defenses against financial crime.
Awarded the internal 'Compliance Excellence Award' for outstanding contributions to enhancing the firm's AML program and fostering a strong culture of compliance through innovative training initiatives and cross-departmental collaboration.
Re-engineered the sanctions screening process by optimizing filter settings and integrating new watchlists, leading to a 99.9% accuracy rate in identifying sanctioned entities while minimizing operational disruptions.
Invited speaker at the Global Compliance Summit, presenting on 'The Future of AML: Integrating AI and Machine Learning for Enhanced Due Diligence', sharing insights with over 500 industry professionals.
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