Kim Patel
About Kim Patel
Kim Patel is a Senior Fraud Associate at Credit Karma, with a background in fraud prevention and compliance. She has extensive experience in the banking sector, having held various positions at BB&T and Citi over a span of several years.
Work at Credit Karma
Kim Patel has been employed at Credit Karma as a Senior Fraud Associate since 2021. In this role, Patel focuses on identifying and mitigating fraudulent activities to protect users and enhance the overall security of the platform. The position involves analyzing data patterns and collaborating with various teams to implement effective fraud prevention strategies.
Previous Experience in Banking and Compliance
Prior to joining Credit Karma, Kim Patel held several positions in the banking and compliance sectors. Patel worked at BB&T as a Senior Teller from 2005 to 2008, and later as a Fraud Claims Associate II from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, Patel served as a Risk Mitigation Analyst II from 2015 to 2017 and as a Technical Analyst I from 2012 to 2015. At Citi, Patel worked as a Compliance AML/KYC Senior Analyst from 2020 to 2021 and as a Compliance AML KYC Analyst II from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Kim Patel studied at the University of West Georgia, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics with a focus on Statistics. In addition, Patel completed the Code Immersion Program at Tech Talent South in 2017, which provided training in coding and software development. Patel also participated in a Web Design and Creation program at Tech Talent South during the same year.
Background in Fraud Prevention and Risk Management
Throughout Kim Patel's career, there has been a consistent focus on fraud prevention and risk management. The experience gained from various roles at BB&T and Citi has equipped Patel with a strong foundation in compliance and fraud analysis. This background supports Patel's current responsibilities at Credit Karma, where the emphasis is on safeguarding user information and preventing fraudulent activities.