1. 48 Seaman Road, Jamesport, New York 11947
Kelly Lessard
Objective
To obtain a challenging position in the Compliance Department that allows me to utilize my current
skills, grow professionally, and be part of an integral team that protects the safety and soundness of
the Bank.
Experience
01/2012 - Present Suffolk County National Bank Riverhead, NY
BSA A nalyst
Review and investigate alerts,unusualand/orsuspicious activity detected through the company’s
Anti-Money Laundering software,and respond to potentialwatch list matches including
OFAC/PEP and law enforcement requests (314a).
Obtain allrequired documentation for investigations using various research systems,contact
respective branches/departments to obtain additionalinformation,and organize files.
Identify potentialmoney laundering,uncharacteristic or other suspicious activity on repeat filings,
Activity Alert Reports(referrals),or othercommunications received,and discuss findings with
the BSA Manager or BSA Officer,and complete Suspicious Activity Reports,if warranted.
Assist with OFACfunctions including database updates and resolve OFAC exceptions and
potentialmatches.
Review and analyze the foreign ATM activity report to ensure legitimacy of transactions and
detect suspicious activity.
Organize and prepare required documentation and scan files according to departmentalneeds,
including SARs,exemption recordsand OFACactivity.
Assist with the completion of reportsforsubmission to SARCommittee,Executive Management
and Board of Directors.
Review and analyze potentialmatcheson the bi-weekly 314(a)law enforcement requests.
Create,review,and maintain Currency Transaction Report (CTR)exemption list; update Phoenix
accordingly.
Work on various BSA/AML-related projects.
Remain current with the Bank Secrecy Act,USAPatriot Act,and OFACregulations.
Review and analyze monthly EDD records opened for new high risk accounts.
Perform allother duties as assigned.
10/2008 – 01/2012 Suffolk County National Bank Mattituck, NY
Financial Services Representative
Opened and maintained alltypes of accountsforconsumer and commercial customers ensuring
all CIP information wascollected and OFAC conducted.
Resolved routine customer inquiries regarding various RetailBanking programs,products,and
services.
Provided assistance to the teller line,as needed.
2. Kelly Lessard
05/2001 – 10/2008 Suffolk County National Bank Riverhead, NY
Customer Service Representative
Processed allcustomertransactions.
Proved teller cash box,and completed Currency Transaction Reports,as required.
Assisted Head Teller in her duties.
01/1992 – 06/1992 Suffolk County National Bank Wading River, NY
A ssistant Head Teller
Assisted the Head Customer Service Representative in the daily execution of branch duties.
Ensured dualcontrolwhen accessing branch vault.
Assisted staff in locating teller differences.
Complied with branch procedures,policies,and banking regulations.
Education
1988 Mount Ida College Newton Centre, MA
A ssociates Degree – Business A dministration
Banker’s Toolbox Boot Camp
Numerous American Bankers Association and Professional Bank Services Programs
ACAMS Certification
Professional Skills
Knowledge of Harland Phoenix, Bankers Toolbox AML Software,OnBase,Lexis Nexis Bridger
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word