Sharath Balaji
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Fraud Analyst with 4 years of expertise in investigating suspicious activity for Wells Fargo Bank. A knowledgeable resource dedicated to finding answers and collaborating with clients and interdepartmental personnel. Demonstrates exemplary skills in data analysis and fraud pattern detection, while proficiently performing controls and ensuring regulatory compliance. Possesses strong investigative skills, excellent communication, teamwork, and process optimization abilities to reduce financial losses and enhance business efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fraud Analyst
Wells Fargo
07.2022 - Current
- Evaluated customer data to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Conducted detailed investigations into suspicious activities, compiling reports for management and regulatory bodies
- Audited claims processed by team members to identify errors, providing feedback as part of OQM audit across sites
- Utilized advanced fraud detection tools to monitor and analyze trends and patterns, providing heads-up on fraud merchants
- Mentored 50 plus team members in fraud detection and investigation, regularly updating leadership on progress
- Worked on high-risk cases, providing support as a subject matter expert in complex situations
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues related to transactions and account discrepancies
- Automated recurring tasks, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual workload
- Produced detailed reports of fraud investigations and presented findings to senior management.
Associate Fraud Analyst
Wells Fargo
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared comprehensive reports and presented findings to senior management and legal teams
- Worked with cross-functional teams to implement fraud mitigation strategies
- Expertly reconciled financial discrepancies between accounts and ledgers, ensuring compliance with policies and accounting principles
Education
MBA - International Business
Institute of Public Enterprise
Hyderabad, India05.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - General
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
05.2018
Skills
- Transaction monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Fraud Detection and Prevention
- Risk Assessment
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Payment Processing and Financial Reconciliation
- Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Effective communication
- Proficient in MS office suite, Power BI and Tableau
Certification
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Manager (NISM Certified)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (AIGPE)
- Excel masterclass – Skill Nation
- Power BI – Skill Nation
Languages
English (Fluent)
Hindi (Intermediate)
Tamil (Fluent)
Additional Information - Membership
People committee member – Wells Fargo
Timeline
Fraud Analyst
Wells Fargo
07.2022 - Current
Associate Fraud Analyst
Wells Fargo
01.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - General
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
MBA - International Business
Institute of Public Enterprise
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