Investigations Analyst Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the investigations analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance to the BSA/AML/OFAC Quality Control (QC) Analyst as needed by performing QC tests as directed.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with DOS commandline
• Strong analytic, organization, communication, documentation, and computer skills
• Knowledge of financial crimes and the various schemes used to commit such crimes
• Collect and validate intelligence
• Correlate related data and produce strategic level consumable finished intelligence products summaries, and populate various databases, in the areas of risk, threats, business intelligence, travel
• Solid knowledge of accounting and valuation
• A logical and methodical approach to problem solving, being able to develop innovative solutions to complex problems
• This role collaborates with internal stakeholders and Corporate Security personnel for supporting investigations or providing requested electronic data

In response to your job posting for investigations analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership into continuously enhance our transaction monitoring systems by working with other AML groups intenrally and the different lines of business externally.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Good knowledge of Information Barriers/Handling of material non-public information
• Strong Computer and software skills, use of databases, spreadsheets
• Relevant experience in data analytics
• Experience with Hadoop (Hive, Impala, HUE, pig, map reduce) desirable
• Logical thinker, organised and meticulous
• Familiarity automating existing processes utilizing the latest web applications, programming languages and big data strategies
• Experience with Walmart Global Shared Services, Internal Audit or retail accounting/ finance
• Experience in coding, programming, macros, or scripting

I am excited to be applying for the position of investigations analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for program level advice and direction to business area on matters regarding AML, OFAC, identity theft prevention, and anti-fraud and producer compliance practices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Regular contact with Corporate Security investigators and Line of Business management
• Frequent contact with other internal stakeholders such as Compliance, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Legal, IBCS
• Periodic contact with Technology, product support and external vendors
• Clear understanding and absolute adherence to ethical principles, company values, Business Principles and policies
• Track record of collaborating to help facilitate their role in ensuring the effectiveness of the ethics and compliance program
• Managing complexity in a fast moving environment
• Supports but also challenges for improvement
• Confronts difficult situations with sensitivity

I am excited to be applying for the position of investigations analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for requested information to management for reporting to agencies regarding Sarbanes Oxley, BSA/AML and OFAC compliance.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Treats others fairly and equally
• Experience with Exception Based Reporting tools (Aspect, XBR)
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, ways to improve and promote quality
• Experience in reconciliation and familiar with Excel Macro and Microsoft Access
• Meticulous and familiar with basic accounting concepts
• Database manipulation techniques and data analysis
• Use multiple resources to gather and analyze information and use logic to identify solutions to work-related issues and problems
• Build collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

I am excited to be applying for the position of investigations analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for ongoing coaching to AML Managers and AML Investigators to ensure sufficient training is in place and ongoing coaching is delivered.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Flexibility and willingness to figure it out as we go along
• Experience with macros and Excel VBA
• Experience with software development in standard computer programming languages (Java, Ruby, Python, Perl, R, SAS, C, C++)
• Experience with databases, data tables, and data types
• Advanced knowledge and skills needed include familiarity with priority threat languages, regional and threat country expertise, and/or skills in technical espionage or terrorist tradecraft
• Internal investigations experience preferred
• Experience with creating reports (Pivot Tables preferred)
• Knowledge in using Bloomberg and Reuters