Sieh Samura

Financial Crimes Analyst with 10+ years of experience across financial services, government, and defense environments, specializing in anti–money laundering (AML), transaction monitoring, financial investigations, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify suspicious activity, assess risk, and produce clear analytical reports to support compliance and law enforcement objectives. CAMS‑certified with strong knowledge of financial crime typologies, internal controls, and interagency coordination.

Financial Crimes Analyst – Financial Crimes SME - Delaware National Guard – Counterdrug Task Force - Delaware

(2017-01)

• Conduct in‑depth analysis of financial data to identify anomalous transactions, trends, and risk indicators associated with illicit narcotics or terrorism financing activity.
• Support AML and financial‑crime‑related initiatives for federally funded counterdrug and law‑enforcement programs.
• Develop detailed written analytical products, financial intelligence summaries, and briefings for senior leadership and partner agencies.
• Ensure program compliance with federal guidance, internal controls, and financial crime–related oversight requirements.
• Coordinate with interagency stakeholders to support investigations, reporting requirements, and intelligence‑driven operations.

Middle Office Analyst – Finance & Risk - JPMorgan Chase - Newark, DE

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

• Monitored and analyzed financial activity to identify potential risk exposure, control weaknesses, and compliance issues.
• Reconciled transactions and validated data accuracy to support regulatory reporting and internal reviews.
• Collaborated with front‑office and back‑office teams to investigate discrepancies and resolve high‑risk items.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps relevant to financial risk and compliance.

Staff Sergeant – Aviation Operations - United States Army / Delaware Army National Guard

(2012-01)

• Applied advanced risk assessment, compliance, and operational oversight in high‑accountability environments.
• Trained and evaluated personnel while enforcing regulatory standards and procedural controls.
• Supported overseas operations, developing strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and decision‑making under pressure.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Acquisition & Contracting - Strayer University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Finance) - Strayer University (2010-12)

Institute of Public Administration and Management (2000-12)