Stephen Flores, Cfe
About Stephen Flores, Cfe
Stephen Flores is a Customer Risk Specialist III with extensive experience in anti-money laundering (AML) programs and fraud investigations. He has held various roles in financial institutions and law enforcement, contributing to his expertise in financial crime prevention.
Work at Synovus
Stephen Flores currently holds the position of Customer Risk Specialist III at Synovus. He has been in this role since 2021, working remotely. In this capacity, he applies his expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) and risk management to enhance the company's compliance programs.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Flores studied at Rider University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2001 to 2004. He has also pursued further education in Fraud Investigations and achieved the Certified Fraud Examiner designation from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in 2010. His educational background supports his professional focus on risk management and fraud detection.
Background
Stephen Flores has a diverse professional background in financial crime prevention and law enforcement. He began his career as a Police Officer with the New Jersey Transit Police Department from 2005 to 2006. He transitioned to the financial sector, working in various roles focused on AML and fraud detection across multiple institutions, including Lakeland Bank and Merchants Bank of California.
Professional Experience
Stephen has held several significant positions in the financial industry. He worked as a Fraud/BSA/AML Analyst at Lakeland Bank from 2006 to 2011 and later served as Senior Consultant II at Protiviti from 2013 to 2015. His role as Assistant Vice President, BSA - SAR Manager at Merchants Bank of California from 2016 to 2018 further solidified his expertise in compliance and risk management.
Skills in AML Technology
Stephen Flores possesses strong skills in AML technology, particularly in the testing and production of applications such as Actimize and Mantas. His technical proficiency enhances his ability to design and implement effective AML programs, contributing to his current role in customer risk management.