Alex Huerta

Detail-oriented analyst with over 6 years of experience in KYC, AML and Fraud Prevention. Proven ability to research, verify, and manage customer documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating financial crime risk. Expertise in utilizing LexisNexis and Bridger software for identity verification and sanctions screening.

Skilled in coordinating account setups, conducting risk assessments, and reporting compliance roadblocks to leadership. Eager to contribute to a leading financial institution by upholding rigorous standards and safeguarding operations.

KYC and Governance Analysts at Bank of the West-BMO (2020-02 – 2026-09)

• Spearheaded the research and verification of documentation for new customer accounts and renewals.
• Ensured adherence to due process to mitigate non-compliant government issues.
• Coordinate new client account setups and documentation acquisition.
• Conduct periodic reviews and update existing client risk profiles.
• Evaluate customer financial crime risk and complete AML checklists.
• Collaborated with the sales teams and the enterprise AML Office to resolve discrepancies.
• Reported complex compliance roadblocks or documentation gaps to leadership.
• Utilized Lexis Nexis and Bridger to verify Identity flags or Sanctions for individuals or Business Entities.

Quality Assurance/Fraud Manager-Dealer Operations at ADT Security (2016-06 – 2019-12)

• Managed a 9-member Quality Assurance team and a 5-member fraud team.
• Provided support for inquiries, tracked call handle times, monitored representative calls for feedback, and handled escalated calls.
• Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports and presented updates to the department director.
• Investigated and tracked potential fraudulent practices within the company and dealer partner vendors.
• Maintained and balanced an annual department budget of $859,000, overseeing staffing, vacation, holiday and overtime expenses.
• Adapted processes to better meet department needs.

General Studies – Metro State College (1997-01 – 1997-12)

General Studies – Mesa State College (1996-05 – 1996-12)

Diploma in General Studies in General Studies – Alameda High School (1992-08 – 1996-05)