TAWHIDUL ISLAM
Birmingham, West Midlands
Summary
Detail-orientated at making critical decisions, managing deadlines and conducting team reviews. With expertise in analysis and quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to company growth and improvements. Knowledgeable professional offering practical communicative and administration skills. Reliable and collaborative team member, looking for opportunities for a career in the finance sector. Experienced in day-to-day accounting processes and applicable regulations. Dedicated to maintaining accurate records with attention to detail and expert financial knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fraud Investigator
TSB Bank
Birmingham, West Midlands
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough investigations into complex fraud cases, meticulously gathering and analysing evidence to support findings.
- Delivered training sessions on fraud awareness and prevention methods, enhancing organisational resilience against potential threats.
- Assessed risk levels associated with potential fraud scenarios, advising companies on appropriate preventive measures.
- Reviewed transaction monitoring reports for suspicious activity.
- Monitored social media and online sources for information relevant to ongoing investigations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes affecting KYC, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
Fraud Investigator
TSB Bank
Birmingham, West Midlands
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Prevented, detected and deterred cases of financial fraud and irregularities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current fraudulent practices and tools.
- Closely examined extensive financial data for signs of fraud.
- Reviewed transaction monitoring reports for suspicious activity.
- Thoroughly investigated suspicious activity and potential fraud.
- Produced and presented detailed reports of investigative findings.
- Questioned customers without influencing answers or making clients feel interrogated.
- Made fair decisions based on high-quality investigations and aligned with external regulations and internal policies to deliver proper customer outcomes.
- Used red flag indicators and high-risk data from various systems to detect fraudsters and protect genuine customers from financial crime.
Compliance Administrator
Baraka Heating Services
Birmingham, West Midlands
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained up-to-date understanding of all regulatory guidelines to support compliance across the organisation.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate compliance measures into business processes.
- Prepared detailed reports on compliance activities, highlighting areas for improvement.
- Reviewed accounts to detect unusual activity, fraud or abuse of system, gathering data and information.
Administrative Assistant
West Midlands Combined Authority
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Acted as the first point of contact for all external communications and disseminated all pertinent information to appropriate persons.
- Helped the Head of Operations & Compliance prepare weekly performance review reports.
- Conducted forecasting to determine possible changes and issues for supply chain business.
- Coordinated all companies, business executives and site leadership teams by interacting effectively and establishing communication best practices.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies, managing work orders, inquiry follow-ups and marketing projects.
- Prepared client correspondence and presentations.
- Increased meeting efficiency by developing agendas to maintain flow.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Level 3 Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
01-2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Business & Accounting
Walsall College
Walsall01-2022
GCSEs - Math's, English & Double Science
Darul Uloom Islamic High School
Birmingham01-2016
Skills
- Investigating MANUAL / AUTO SARS
- Reporting to NCA
- KYC Questioning
- Quality Assurance
- Transaction monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Fraudulent pattern recognition
- Case management
- Report writing
- Problem solving
REFERENCE
Available on Request
Timeline
Fraud Investigator
TSB Bank
03.2025 - Current
Fraud Investigator
TSB Bank
03.2022 - 03.2025
Compliance Administrator
Baraka Heating Services
07.2020 - 12.2020
Administrative Assistant
West Midlands Combined Authority
01.2019 - 02.2019
Certificate of Achievement - Level 3 Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Certificate of Higher Education - Business & Accounting
Walsall College
GCSEs - Math's, English & Double Science
Darul Uloom Islamic High School