Damien Rousseau
Senior Risk Analyst
Berlin
Summary
Experienced Fraud Manager with several years of expertise in different key sectors such as online dating, crypto-exchange, and private banking. Skilled in fraud prevention, payment provider fraud settings, reporting and KPI analysis via Qlikview and Tableau, leading cross-functional teams, pattern recognition, manual and rule-based reviews, and collaboration with legal and law enforcement. Results-oriented Analyst skillful in managing and breaking down large volumes of information. Proactive at heading off issues in operations, workflow and production by uncovering trends affecting business success. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Name List Screening Analyst
BitPanda
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted blockchain investigation + AML.
- Monitored transactions for potential risks.
- Demonstrated deep understanding of Bitcoin transaction fundamentals.
- Analyzed transactions to identify key patterns.
- Leveraged open-source intelligence (OSINT) for investigations.
- Solved real-world case studies using full-spectrum techniques.
- Achieved Chainalysis Reactor Certification: https://verify.skilljar.com/c/wuxmckjpgsas
KYC Analyst
BitPanda
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted blockchain investigation and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) activities
- Monitored transactions for potential risks and anomalies
- Demonstrated deep understanding of Bitcoin transaction fundamentals
- Analyzed transactions to identify key patterns
- Traced the origin and destination of Bitcoin
- Leveraged open-source intelligence (OSINT) for investigations
- Solved real-world case studies using a full-spectrum of techniques
- Achieved with a score of 91/100 the certificate from the world most advanced company for blockchain investigation: Chainalysis.
Risk Analyst
BitPanda
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted blockchain investigation and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) activities
- Monitored transactions for potential risks and anomalies
- Demonstrated deep understanding of Bitcoin transaction fundamentals
- Analyzed transactions to identify key patterns
- Traced the origin and destination of Bitcoin
- Leveraged open-source intelligence (OSINT) for investigations
- Solved real-world case studies using a full-spectrum of techniques
- Achieved with a score of 91/100 the certificate from the world most advanced company for blockchain investigation: Chainalysis.
Team Leader/Supervisor
Spark Networks
11.2016 - 11.2019
- Developed and implemented new fraud system, resulting in improved outcomes and promotion as leader/founder of fraud departement
- Team leader of 4 FTEs + outsourcers to create a more efficient fraud prevention / detection
- Managed successfully transition/migration of customer data fromold static fraud prevention system to 'Sift Science,' self-learning fraud system.
- Successfully tackled and prevented account takeovers caused by phishing links.
- Created comprehensive fraud report to monitor team performance and measure effectiveness of fraud filters. KPI's.
Fraud Prevention Specialist
Spark Networks
02.2013 - 11.2016
- Conducted thorough investigations of database from each country we had a platform on, to detect, analyze and remove fraudulent profiles known as scammers
- Developed, updated, and implemented fraud prevention strategies and standard procedure for all team members to optimize our workflow and being able to allocate more time and efforts on others projects
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams
- Provided training to employees on our really specific fraud environment and to share best practices and awareness
- Execute data based on scammers behaviors to achieve pattern recognition.
Education
Master's - Political Science
University of Potsdam
09.2008 - 08.2009
Skills
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Certification
Chainalysis Reactor Certification
Timeline
Name List Screening Analyst
BitPanda
03.2023 - Current
KYC Analyst
BitPanda
05.2022 - 12.2022
Chainalysis Reactor Certification
04-2022
Risk Analyst
BitPanda
03.2021 - 12.2021
Team Leader/Supervisor
Spark Networks
11.2016 - 11.2019
Fraud Prevention Specialist
Spark Networks
02.2013 - 11.2016
Master's - Political Science
University of Potsdam
09.2008 - 08.2009
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