Summary
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Kaitlyn Bell

Kaitlyn Bell

Vancouver

Summary

Results-driven fraud specialist with experience in developing and executing comprehensive analytical strategies for global brands. Proven track record of driving revenue growth through product enhancements, and customer onboarding. Skilled in data analytics, customer relations, regulatory and financial technologies, identifying new industry opportunities for growth.

Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, adept at collaborating cross-functionally to achieve organizational objectives. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my expertise in delivering impactful consultation and driving business success.

Work History

Fraud Intelligence Lead

GeoComply Solutions Inc
12.2022 - Current
  • Scaled teams, ensuring efficient processes.
  • Successfully onboarded clients in iGaming, financial, and crypto industries.
  • Skilled in effective communication, client relationship building, and collaboration with internal teams.
  • Engaged with clients through meetings, conferences, office visits, and industry summits. Also conducted fraud webinars, created engaging newsletters, and contributed to product enhancement.
  • Led and trained team members, showcasing strength in pitching fraud services to clients and investors.

Fraud Analysis Lead

GeoComply Solutions Inc
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Led and managed GeoComply's cross-functional fraud analyst team, overseeing 14 direct reports.
  • Presented and liaised with clients to address real-time fraud challenges and provide support.
  • Managed fraud mitigation projects, including piloting new tools and analytics, and prioritized team tasks.
  • Provided expertise in investigating fraudulent transactions, collaborated with law enforcement agencies, and supported the Director of Risk Management.

Fraud Analyst

GeoComply Solutions Inc
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted large enterprise digital businesses in addressing real-time fraud challenges.
  • Analyzed user analytics reports to identify patterns and threat vectors for combating fraud.
  • Identified and addressed anti-fraud and AML/CFT risks, proposing improvements for client reports and programs.
  • Monitored client transactions, promptly identifying and reporting suspicious activity, while conducting investigations for external clients.

Government Relations Associate

GeoComply Solutions Inc
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Advocated for geolocation technology in FinTech spaces, including promoting geolocation adoption and meeting/educating government bodies in Washington, DC, and Vancouver.
  • Monitored and researched public policy, regulatory landscapes, and current affairs affecting the FinTech/ RegTech industries.
  • Contribute to planning briefings with senior government officials and assist in executing plans to enhance financial fraud protections.

AML Operations Analyst

Bank of Queensland
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Conducted comprehensive customer screening against watchlists (PEPs, Sanctions, Adverse Media, Internal Watchlists) and performed risk assessments and reports on PEPs and sanctions, linking transactions to various crimes.
  • Ran AML/Financial Crime Risk meetings, presented on industry topics, organized team training, and ensured compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006.

Electronic Monitoring and Surveillance Off Officer

Queensland Corrective Services
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed a caseload within the High Risk Offender Management Unit (HROMU), ensuring community safety by monitoring individuals on parole and supervision orders using geolocation technology.
  • Tracked offenders with ankle bracelet technology to enforce legislative orders and maintain compliance.
  • Worked with vulnerable and at-risk populations, implementing measures to manage their compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Conducted face-to-face interviews, home visits, and surveillance to monitor and assess compliance, while maintaining confidentiality. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including case managers, emergency services, legal, medical, and government officials.

Education

Certificate- Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme

University of Oxford
05.2023

Certificate - Leadership Essentials

Cornell University
02.2023

Bachelor of Justice - Criminology and Policing, Government Policy

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Skills

  • Demonstrates advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills, including writing, public speaking and presentation skills
  • Ability to understand business processes with ease
  • Experience following legislation, policies and procedures
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Strives for continuous learning and growth
  • Professional, responsible, efficient and motivated
  • Advanced analytical skills

Experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office/ Teams, Zoom, Elastic Search/ Kibana, Atlassian Products (Jira, Confluence)

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Fraud Intelligence Lead

GeoComply Solutions Inc
12.2022 - Current

Fraud Analysis Lead

GeoComply Solutions Inc
03.2022 - 12.2022

Fraud Analyst

GeoComply Solutions Inc
08.2021 - 03.2022

Government Relations Associate

GeoComply Solutions Inc
02.2021 - 08.2021

AML Operations Analyst

Bank of Queensland
01.2020 - 02.2021

Electronic Monitoring and Surveillance Off Officer

Queensland Corrective Services
06.2019 - 01.2020

Certificate- Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme

University of Oxford

Certificate - Leadership Essentials

Cornell University

Bachelor of Justice - Criminology and Policing, Government Policy

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Kaitlyn Bell