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DON E. PERKINS JR.

DON E. PERKINS JR.

Middletown

Summary

Dynamic Financial Crimes Manager with a proven track record at Obsidian Global, achieving a 40% reduction in fraudulent cases through innovative fraud detection strategies. Skilled in financial crimes investigations and team leadership, I excel in data analysis and regulatory compliance, driving impactful results and fostering a culture of accountability. Highly analytical analyst with sound experience in data interpretation, statistical analysis, and trend forecasting. Strengths lie in problem-solving ability, strategic thinking, and exceptional technical skills, such as showcased impact by contributing to data-driven decision-making that increased efficiency and improved business outcomes in previous roles. Outcomes in previous roles.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Insider Threat Analyst

Obsidian Global
11.2024 - Current
  • Lead efforts to assess and respond to potential threats of fraud and abuse, focusing on Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid payments
  • Develop and implement investigative protocols to detect and prevent financial crimes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
  • Conduct trend analysis and prepare detailed reports for senior management, resulting in a significant reduction in fraudulent cases by over 40%

Senior Quality Control Analyst/Team Leader

VACO
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw the review of loan documentation to identify potential fraud and compliance violations, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements
  • Managed and mentored a team of nine analysts, driving quality assurance efforts and promoting a culture of compliance and accountability within the team

Senior Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst

TEK SYSTEMS
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted thorough AML investigations within the Financial Intelligence Unit, focusing on filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for high-risk accounts and transactions
  • Collaborated with law enforcement and regulatory bodies to address suspicious activities, enhancing the organization’s overall compliance posture

Senior Quality Control/Quality Assurance Advisor

VACO
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed and implemented quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with financial crime regulations, conducting audits and reviews of fraud alerts
  • Provided actionable insights to stakeholders, facilitating timely interventions to mitigate risks associated with financial crimes

Senior Global Financial Crimes Analyst

MORGAN STANLEY
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Reviewed transactional alerts for compliance and filed SARs for cases meeting regulatory criteria, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to regulatory agencies
  • Trained staff on best practices for detecting and preventing financial crimes, enhancing the organization’s risk management capabilities

Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

GUIDEHOUSE
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed compliance reviews for BSA/AML regulations, ensuring that investigations into suspicious transactions adhered to industry standards
  • Developed and led training initiatives for new hires, emphasizing the importance of compliance and financial crime prevention

Senior Insider Threat Analyst

NORTHROP GRUMMAN
Woodlawn
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Analyzed various types of fraud claims for the Social Security Administration, developing effective strategies for fraud detection and prevention
  • Conducted thorough audits and investigations, collaborating with law enforcement to address financial crime concerns

Senior Fraud Analyst

PAE
Washington
10.2017 - 10.2019
  • Provided expertise on financial crime trends, focusing on cybercrimes and cryptocurrencies, to enhance the organization’s fraud prevention strategies
  • Supported the onboarding process for new team members, ensuring they were equipped to handle financial crime investigations

Senior High Dollar Fraud Investigator

BARCLAYS BANK
Newark
01.2014 - 08.2015
  • Led investigations into high-value fraud cases, utilizing data analytics to identify trends and develop strategies for fraud mitigation
  • Collaborated with law enforcement and regulatory agencies to address financial irregularities and enhance compliance efforts

Education

B.S. - Business

Capella University
12.2026

Skills

  • Financial Crimes Investigations
  • Fraud detection
  • Process improvement
  • Financial reporting
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk analysis
  • Excel proficiency
  • Relaying complex information
  • Big data analytics
  • Evidence-based decision making
  • Statistic analysis expertise
  • Trend analysis
  • Research and analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Training & Awareness Programs
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Deadline adherence
  • Statistical modeling
  • Risk mitigation
  • Data mining techniques
  • Database management
  • Data integrity assurance
  • Audit support
  • Trend modeling
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Network threat assessment
  • InfoSec

Affiliations

CWA - Verizon - 2014 - 2016

Accomplishments

  • Discover Bank 2010, 2012

Certification

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Certification (CAMS)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Sigma Green Belt Certification

Timeline

Senior Insider Threat Analyst

Obsidian Global
11.2024 - Current

Senior Quality Control Analyst/Team Leader

VACO
05.2024 - 11.2024

Senior Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst

TEK SYSTEMS
02.2023 - 05.2024

Senior Quality Control/Quality Assurance Advisor

VACO
10.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Global Financial Crimes Analyst

MORGAN STANLEY
04.2022 - 10.2022

Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

GUIDEHOUSE
04.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Insider Threat Analyst

NORTHROP GRUMMAN
10.2019 - 04.2021

Senior Fraud Analyst

PAE
10.2017 - 10.2019

Senior High Dollar Fraud Investigator

BARCLAYS BANK
01.2014 - 08.2015

B.S. - Business

Capella University

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