Cristin Fitzgerald
About Cristin Fitzgerald
Cristin Fitzgerald is an Intermediate Compliance Analyst in the Financial Crimes Unit at Transamerica and serves as a BSA and Security Officer at Community First Bank in Wisconsin. With over 15 years of experience in criminal investigation and compliance, she holds multiple degrees and certifications in relevant fields.
Work at Transamerica
Cristin Fitzgerald has served as an Intermediate Compliance Analyst in the Financial Crimes Unit at Transamerica since 2017. In this role, she focuses on compliance with BSA/AML regulations and practices. Her responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, monitoring surveillance, and testing compliance activities. Fitzgerald's expertise in financial crimes and compliance has contributed to the organization's efforts in preventing and detecting financial misconduct.
Current Role at Community First Bank
Since 2020, Cristin Fitzgerald has worked at Community First Bank in Boscobel, Wisconsin, as a BSA and Security Officer. In this position, she applies her knowledge of anti-money laundering and security protocols to ensure compliance with financial regulations. Her role involves overseeing the bank's compliance program and implementing measures to mitigate risks associated with financial crimes.
Education and Expertise
Cristin Fitzgerald holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Education from the University of Northern Iowa, earned between 1988 and 1993. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Forensics from the University of Maryland Global Campus, completing her studies from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she is pursuing a Master's degree in Digital Forensics & Cyber-investigation and has an Associate of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies from Northeast Iowa Community College.
Professional Experience in Compliance and Investigation
With over 15 years of experience in criminal investigation, Cristin Fitzgerald has specialized in evidence gathering and case closure. She has 12 years of full-time experience in BSA/AML and fraud investigation. Prior to her current roles, she worked for Heartland Financial USA, Inc. as an AML and BSA Analyst II from 2007 to 2017, where she developed her skills in compliance and financial crime analysis.
Certifications and Skills
Cristin Fitzgerald is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), which underscores her expertise in financial compliance. She possesses in-depth knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and is skilled in risk assessment, monitoring, and testing activities. Additionally, she has experience in legal defense investigation, crime analysis, and project management, making her a well-rounded professional in the field of compliance and financial crimes.