Victoria Breshears


Location

Woodbury, MN
Austin, TX
Education
    Wartburg College
    September 2006 - August 2010
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Police Science
    WARTBURG COLLEGE
Work Experience
    SECURIAN FINANCIAL
    HEAD OF ANTI FRAUD AND FINANCIAL CRIMES
    St. Paul, MN, US
    June 2023 - present
    company
    SECURIAN FINANCIAL
    title
    HEAD OF ANTI FRAUD AND FINANCIAL CRIMES
    overview
    - Pioneered innovative strategies to oversee a comprehensive portfolio of financial crime programs, including Fraud, AML, Sanctions, Financial Exploitation/Vulnerable Adult, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption - Spearheaded the development and implementation of cutting-edge policies and procedures tailored to the evolving landscape of financial crimes - Demonstrated visionary thinking by updating Securian's Financial Exploitation program, featuring dynamic triage processes, proactive red flag identification, consumer education and board training - Engineered a paradigm shift within Securian's AML Governance program, infusing it with innovative methodologies, ensuring heightened compliance and adaptability - Cultivated a culture of innovation by training associate in advanced Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques, elevating investigation efficiency to unprecedented levels - Introduced forward-thinking measures resulting in a remarkable 30% surge in Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings, underscoring a commitment to proactive AML detection - Skillfully navigated complex regulatory landscapes, diligently filing Anti-Fraud plans to meet stringent state requirements, securing Securian's legal compliance - Led in establishing a Sanctions program for Securian's Canadian subsidiary, charting a path towards uncompromising screening standards
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    INDEED
    RISK AND FRAUD INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
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    September 2018 - December 2019
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Skills
ActimizeAdaptabilityAgile MethodologyAnti Money LaunderingBusiness Process ImprovementCertified Fraud ExaminationCertified Fraud ExaminerConceptual ModelsCriminal JusticeCultural ActivitiesDecision Making SkillsDelivery of ProjectsDigital IdentityE-CommerceFiling SkillsForward-ThinkingFraud Prevention and DetectionGovernanceInformation Technology ConsultingInfrastructure ManagementInnovationIntelligence AnalysisKnowledge of EngineeringKnowledge of FinanceLandscapingMicrosoft ExcelModel ValidationOpen Source IntelligenceOrganized CrimeParadigmsPolicy DevelopmentPolitical SciencePython (Programming Language)Quantum ComputingRegulatory ComplianceResearch SkillsRisk AnalysisSafety PrinciplesSciencesSelf MotivationSplunkSQL DatabasesStakeholder ManagementStrategic ThinkingSuspicious Activity ReportTeam ManagementTesting SkillsThreat ModelingTriageUser AuthenticationVisionary SkillsXgboost