Ashley Martin
Memphis
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wire Analyst
Evolve Bank
Memphis
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted quality control reviews of wire transfer transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and Travel Rule regulations.
- Analyzed financial data, providing insights that informed decision-making processes at Evolve Bank.
- Developed reports to summarize trends and insights for management review.
- Collaborated with teams, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining workflows for improved productivity.
Criminal Investigator
Internal Revenue Service
Memphis
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted thorough investigations into tax-related criminal activity.
- Conducted in-depth investigations, collected and analyzed evidence, including financial records, documents, and interviews, to establish strong cases against suspected criminals.
- Analyzed financial records to identify potential fraud and noncompliance.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies on complex cases.
BSA/AML Risk Compliance Specialist
First Horizon Bank
Memphis
03.2019 - 06.2024
- Conducted risk assessments, identifying compliance vulnerabilities and facilitating corrective actions across departments.
- Reviewed regulatory compliance policies, aligning them with industry standards to mitigate risk.
- Developed and implemented the Enhanced Due Diligence review process by incorporating regulatory updates and assisting in various compliance activities.
- Developed training materials and led sessions on compliance regulations, enhancing staff understanding and adherence.
BSA/AML Risk Analyst
Trustmark Bank
Jackson
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Conducted Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews on high-risk customers flagged in Global Vision system, ensuring compliance with risk management standards.
- Evaluated risk data to pinpoint potential threats and vulnerabilities, contributing to proactive risk mitigation efforts.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to formulate risk assessment strategies and protocols, enhancing overall risk management framework.
- Monitored regulatory changes impacting financial risk management practices.
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analyst II
Trustmark Bank
Jackson
03.2014 - 11.2016
- Evaluated and mitigated risks linked to suspicious activity identification and reporting and Office of Foreign Assets Control compliance, adhering to Federal laws and regulations to reduce penalties and reputational losses; detected, monitored, analyzed, reported, and filed suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Analyzed transaction data, identifying suspicious patterns indicative of money laundering activities.
- Reviewed customer accounts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and bank policies to mitigate risk.
- Conducted investigations into flagged transactions, compiling detailed reports for management to support informed decision-making.
Teller II
Regions Bank
Ridgeland
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Handled customer transactions with a focus on efficiency and accuracy, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Processed payments including checks, cash, and bankcards; confirmed amounts and endorsements to ensure transaction accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries and banking services.
- Balanced cash drawer at end of each shift, ensuring accountability and accuracy in financial reporting.
Education
MBA -
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS06-2014
BBA -
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS04-2012
Skills
- AML Compliance
- Fraud Detection
- Transaction monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk Management
- Compliance Software
- Data Analysis
- Excel
- Microsoft Office Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
Certification
- Certified Transaction Monitoring Associate (CTMA), Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, 05/21
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, 06/22
Accomplishments
- National Society of Leadership and Success member
- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) member
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) member
- Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
- Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society
- Accounting Society (Secretary 2011-2012)
- Jackson State University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) (Secretary 2011-2012)
- President’s List
- Dean’s List
Hobbies and Interests
- Jackson (MS) Public Schools Administrative volunteer
- Mississippi Food Network volunteer
- Willowood Developmental Center volunteer
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital volunteer
- Mid-South Food Bank volunteer
- United Way volunteer
- Matt’s House Shelter for Women and Children volunteer
- American Red Cross volunteer
- Cycling
- Music
Timeline
Wire Analyst
Evolve Bank
09.2024 - Current
Criminal Investigator
Internal Revenue Service
07.2024 - 08.2024
BSA/AML Risk Compliance Specialist
First Horizon Bank
03.2019 - 06.2024
BSA/AML Risk Analyst
Trustmark Bank
11.2016 - 03.2019
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analyst II
Trustmark Bank
03.2014 - 11.2016
Teller II
Regions Bank
01.2012 - 03.2014
MBA -
Belhaven University
BBA -
Jackson State University