Tristan Partain
Gemini
Loudon
4
years of professional experience
Experienced AML and investigations professional with strengths in SAR writing, sanctions screening, and complex blockchain case analysis. Leads high-volume reviews and supports compliant, high-quality reporting.
Work History
Compliance Analyst, Investigations
1 Year 11 Months- Investigate up to 30 cases per week across all major typologies (fraud, scams, money laundering, sanctions evasion, CSAM, and account takeover), using Chainalysis to trace on-chain funds flows and identify illicit counterparties.
- Craft up to 30 SARs weekly with clear, evidence-backed narratives, consistently meeting regulatory deadlines while maintaining quality meeting or exceeding 95%.
- Screened up to 300 names per week against sanctions, PEP, and adverse media lists, resolving alerts accordingly in a high-volume environment.
- Lead training and mentorship for contract investigators on case documentation, SAR narrative writing, and blockchain tracing.
- Lead AI automation trials for investigation workflows, evaluating tool performance, and identifying performance opportunities to reduce manual review time.
- Ownership of Travel Rule alerts and reviews, building a consistent review process and escalating high-risk activity.
Associate Analyst I
2 Years 4 Months- Conducted thorough analysis of financial transactions to identify suspicious activities and potential money laundering patterns within the client's operations.
- Liaised with leadership to discuss customer activities and trends that implicate potential money laundering or terrorist financing.
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations and other relevant AML laws, applying this knowledge to guide decision-making and ensure adherence to compliance standards.
- Drafted Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting findings, and communicating effectively with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely submission.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including legal, compliance, and technology departments to implement effective AML procedures and controls.
- Maintained meticulous records of investigations to ensure transparency and compliance.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Skills
Anti-money laundering
Sanctions screening
Compliance monitoring
Corrective action
Risk assessment
Due diligence
Time management
Timeline
Compliance Analyst, Investigations
Gemini
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Associate Analyst I
AML RightSource
06.2022 - 10.2024Read More
Webster University
Master of Arts from International Relations
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University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
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