Jesse Bravo

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About Jesse Bravo

The true test of success comes when you run up against challenges. I see times of testing as opportunities. I am reminded of the words of the great Henry Ford: “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” As a relentless pursuer of growth, my passion for maintaining a regulatory compliant culture while assisting in fraud prevention and minimizing exposure to loss from fraudulent activity stems from my bigger purpose to change things for the better. For me, problems are opportunities - I step toward them. Like most Professional, I thrive under intense pressure and challenge. Fraud and AML investigation is in my DNA. In my efforts to constantly push boundaries, innovate, and step towards problems; combined with over 10 years of experience in fraud and anti-money laundering (AML), a Director of Fraud and AML was born. You see, being part of multiple teams throughout my career, I have had amazing experiences seeing projects come together and living in a constant state of possibility. Some highlights from my career include: Trusted leader known and respected for leading successful change in fraud and AML with knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations Familiarity with non-traditional payment solutions such as real time payments and the ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and/or legal documents Experience also includes assisting small businesses in short-term contracts in reviewing data utilizing SQL and visualizing it using Tableau Skilled at helping companies in safeguarding their financial integrity, minimizing losses, and maintaining regulatory compliance Ability to drive exhaustive fraud analysis & investigation; identify cases, recommend courses of action, analyze high-risk business and maximize restitution efforts My Key Skills include Fraud Analysis, Financial Crimes Investigation, Audit Reporting, Team Building & Leadership, Training & Development, Data Analysis, Relationship Management, & Excellent Communication. What drives me is my profound desire for a positive impact on those I lead and the world around me. I relish on intellectual challenges - I find them captivating and stimulating, and I never want to stop learning - a new skill, a new trick or trade, a new practice. And as I continue my pursuit of growth & challenges, I am able to truly make the impact I believe is possible. I am always interested in learning from interacting with others, and happy to connect with like-minded individuals!