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Alex Mendez
Investigative leader driving fraud prevention, quality assurance, and AI-powered efficiency.
Mexico City, MX
Full time
On-site/Hybrid
Senior professional with over 9 years' experience in fraud investigations, AML/BSA compliance, and risk operations in fintech and global banking. Led the...
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My Career Journey
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Fetch
Fraud Analyst
Oct 2023 - Jun 2026 | 2y 8m
Investigated complex fraud patterns, collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance fraud detection, designed and built an AI-assisted Chrome extension reducing investigation time by 20%, and developed...
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Oportun
Senior Fraud Specialist
Mar 2022 - Oct 2023 | 1y 7m
Built a Fraud Quality Assurance program that improved audit scores from 50% to 80%. Developed quality frameworks and trained 10 investigators. Led complex investigations covering application fraud, identity...
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Oportun
Fraud Specialist
Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 | 1y 2m
Handled fraud, identity theft, and transaction monitoring alerts using risk-based methods. Conducted FACTA and OFAC verifications while ensuring compliance, and prepared detailed findings supporting case...
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Monex Grupo Financiero
Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Sep 2018 - Oct 2020 | 2y 1m
Mexico City, MX
Investigated suspicious transactions, identified money laundering risks, supported KYC/AML policy, and maintained regulatory compliance. Managed internal watchlists and regulatory inquiries.
Deloitte
Compliance Consultant
Feb 2017 - Feb 2018 | 1y
Mexico City, MX
Performed AML and correspondent banking audits, validated data, and assessed control environments. Supported audit readiness, and documented recommendations.
Deutsche Bank
Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
Jun 2016 - Dec 2016 | 6m
Mexico City, MX
Conducted AML reviews, processed financial transactions, supported regulatory compliance, and maintained accurate investigation documentation.
Education
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Universidad Doctor Emilio Cárdenas
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management
Ongoing
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Universidad Doctor Emilio Cárdenas
Minor in Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management
Ongoing
McKinsey Forward Program
2025
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Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
Artificial Intelligence Program
2025
Certifications & Qualifications
Enhancing Financial Crime Investigations Using Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Techniques and Big Data Analysis
2026
Preventing Online Child Exploitation with Financial Intelligence: An Overview
2026
Seeing Through the Corporate Facade: Managing the Money Laundering Risks of Corporate Banking
2026
Audit and Due Diligence: Priorities and Best Practices
2026
AML Investigations and the Effective Use of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
2026
Language(s) I speak
English
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Korean
Intermediate
French
Intermediate