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Joseph Spear

Knoxville

Summary

With a foundation in computer science and data analytics, I bring a technical and investigative mindset to financial compliance. Currently serving as a Quality Control Analyst at AML RightSource, I review and conduct AML/BSA investigations and analyze financial activity. I apply structured problem-solving and data-driven insights to support risk mitigation and regulatory integrity.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality Control Analyst

AML Right Source
Knoxville
09.2025 - Current
  • Conducted reviews on analyst production to ensure accurate procedures and compliance.
  • Assisted in new hire training and assistance to promote high standards and quality work while maintaining production expectations.
  • Collaborated with team members to resolve errors, conduct SAR repairs and assist in AML determinations.

Associate Analyst

AML Right Source
Knoxville
03.2025 - 09.2025
  • Analyzed data related to anti-money laundering compliance and regulations.
  • Assisted in researching financial transactions for suspicious activity indicators.
  • Conducted full case investigations, L1-L2 reviews, UTR investigations, SAR determination and filings while exceeding production goals and maintaining high quality standards.

User Assistance Intern

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted researchers with data collection and analysis for various projects.
  • Conducted reviews and created documentation to support ongoing scientific investigations, systems performance analysis and user training for HPC systems and AI computing technologies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2020 - 12.2024

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Data analysis
  • Anti-money laundering
  • Team development
  • SAR filings
  • SQL

Timeline

Quality Control Analyst

AML Right Source
09.2025 - Current

Associate Analyst

AML Right Source
03.2025 - 09.2025

User Assistance Intern

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
08.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Western Governors University
08.2020 - 12.2024
Joseph Spear