FRANCIS I. ODUM Mesquite, TX 75181 C: 214-994-5850 francisodum@gmail.com

FINANCIAL ANALYSTFraud Analyst…Fraud Prevention Investigation… Consulting

Top-performing Financial Analyst and International Trade Consultant with over 10 years progressive experience. Utilize strengths as a SME in working to establish a solid infrastructure within Fortune 500, midsize and start-up companies. Recognized by management for expertise in:

Fraud /Risk Management: “Provided solutions to assist in mitigating risk events, offering resolutions that enhance controls to eliminating existing risk and prevent future risk events”. Added Value: 1) Saved the company 3$M by identified washed checks and verified with client to determine that it was fraudulent. 2) Noticed a pattern of depositing under 10,000, investigated trend and aligned with the pattern, report anomalies to the IRS.

Improved Efficiencies: “Francis has exceeded all expectations in customer service including making several process improvement suggestions.” Improving efficiencies and reducing cost. International and Domestic: Knowledge of regulatory laws and local norms working both internationaland domestic.

Core Competences:Fraud: Internal & External Industry Networking Fraud: Investigation/ Prevention Supply Chain ManagementComplaint Resolution/ Customer Service SARS/MTN

WORK HISTORY

JP MORGAN CHASE, Dallas, TX, 2012-PresentSenior Transaction Processing AnalystServe as primary contact for clients on all cash and securities related directives. Collaborate with LOB, Client Representatives and Direct with high value customers. Execute cash / securities transactions.

Process cash and security transactions in M$ range, timely and accurately reducing risk and ensuring customer requests are met.

Execute conversions through DWAC, DTCC and Euroclear. Transact liquidation of UITs, warrants through payment agents and on DTCC. Review documents to submit for wire transfers, research and reconcile any asset discrepancies,

overdrafts and long balances, ensure a timely response. Created procedural documentation for newly established department utilizing DWAC conversion

UIT liquidation to standardize the process. Created manuals and procedures using MS word, PowerPoint, an Visio, covering new processes,

and benefits to assist new employees. Work cooperatively with interval / external clients handling intricate processes to research proper

execution of projects, ensured accuracy, patience, dedication. Recognition referenced below:Francis recently assisted me and an advisor with a very complicated project. He was thorough and very, very patient in his explanations regarding a mountain of documentation we forwarded to him. Everything was completed without a hitch with his help. Great job, great attitude, great service!

INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER, Dallas, TX, 2011-2012Non-profit business structure to assist in the individual and companies outside US. International Trade ConsultantWork with US and International clients to analyze business processes and establish / expand business initiatives. Handle intakes for walk-in clients, phone calls, emails and other administrative duties.

Conduct market research using in depth knowledge of countries laws and regulations to formulate data, identifying potential export/import markets / sources of international trade financing / support

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Research regulatory, documentation requirements, country issues, commodity classification, tariff and duty cost/s for companies engaged in international trade. 

Customized programs, executed international training and foreign delegations. Trained clients based on research data including rules and regulations. Provide binders , webinars to support process. Follow-up based on program purchased.

Utilize technology such as Internet, ITSA, ASTA HTS codes, global databases and webinars supporting internal business / trades to compile reports and create presentations.

JSC BOOKS STORES LTD., UK/ Dallas/ Nigeria 2009-2011International Logistics ConsultantReview export letters of credit to be forwarded to the Central Bank, for foreign currency qualification.

Ensured profit margin is met by accurately submitting resolutions of issues related to LC language problems and arrive at solutions in structuring LCs, resulting in 94% accuracy rate.

Deal with international clients in all aspects of international trade to avoid incurring post charges (freight forwarding, clearing from our ports, in-land transportation, air cargo, customs clearing, foreign currency purchases and sales, bill of collections, wire transfers, packing list, bill of laden and invoices.)

Independently expanded base by adding 20 suppliers, increasing profit by 1-5 M$ within a year.

DEUTSCHE BANK, Nashville, TN 2007-2009Proof, Control, and Compliance AdministratorDaily, weekly, monthly account reconciliations and system report generation.

Research/ timely follow-up with parties responsible for open exception/ risk items until resolution to prevents breaks/ errors to customer accounts.

Regularly review user’s access for a defined set of systems, to prevent unauthorized access to reduce risk exposure.

Prevented 2M$ fraudulent transaction by monitor accounts and activities regularly and taking  

BANK OF AMERICA, Nashville, TN 2003-2007Risk/Fraud Management / Currency Reporting Analyst

Complete the high-risk account closure process and manage risk through monitoring transaction activity, offsetting negative balances in accounts being closed.

Closure process involves using the host system status codes, and monitoring accounts to mitigate risk/fraud.

Saved company 3$M by identified washed check and verified with client to determine that it was fraudulent.

Noticed a pattern of depositing under 10,000, investigated trend and aligned with the pattern, report anomalies to the IRS.

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS

BA, Accounting, Auchi Polytechnic, Edo, NigeriaAS, International Business and Trade, Richland College, Dallas, TXMBA, University of Phoenix (Anticipated graduation 2017)

Export Expert Certification Green Belt Certification Council of Supply Chain Mgt. Prof. Cert. (CSCMP) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) –OngoingNorth America’s Corridor Coalition Cert. (NACC/ NAFTA) NASBITE Global Business Prof. Cert. (CGBP)

Recognized by management for notable contributions: Francis is the best employee I have ever had the pleasure of managing. He truly cares about his work regardless of what I assign him. He is willing to accept coaching on areas of need (if any) and his desire to

be better every day is unparalleled. I wish I could have 5 more employees like Francis. JP Morgan Chase