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Brena Bento

São Paulo, São Paulo,SP

Summary

Highly motivated Fraud Analyst touting 4 years of expertise investigating suspicious activity for Nubank company. Knowledgeable resource committed to finding answers and working with clients and multidisciplinary stakeholders. Promoting exemplary skills in project management, analytics, and fraud pattern detection.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Law Enforcement Analyst

Nubank
10.2022 - Current
  • Support in national and international investigations, with organized and confidential documentation;
  • Evaluation of facts, data, documents, and vulnerabilities in investigative processes;
  • Interaction with support areas (stakeholders) to ensure the integrity of received information;
  • In-depth knowledge of fraud modalities, such as document fraud, transactional fraud, self-fraud, account recovery, credit card generation, among others;
  • Collection, analysis, and extraction of data from social networks, public databases, and internal databases to understand behaviors, relationships, and provide support in investigations.

Financial Crimes Investigation Analyst II

Nubank
01.2020 - 10.2022
  • Leading investigations into registration fraud, using document analysis and OSINT research techniques;
  • Identifying patterns and tactics employed in the fraud schemes related to transactions through PIX, bank slips, and electronic transfers (TED);
  • Serving as a member of the quality team, verifying adherence to company standards in cases;
  • Conducting thorough reviews of cases to ensure precision and consistency, providing constructive feedback as necessary;
  • Analyzing operational data and providing support to analysts to aid in the identification and resolution of potential challenges.

Forensic Analyst

BDO Brazil
08.2019 - 09.2020

• Conducting investigations into fraudulent activities, including accounting-related inquiries;
• Performing corporate intelligence gathering and background checks;
• Implementing KYC, KYE, and KYP procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risks;
• Expertise in anti-corruption laws and regulations, including FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and Brazilian Clean Company Act 12.846/2013;
• Developing strategies for preventing money laundering activities.

Forensic Trainee

BDO Brazil
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Conducting background checks and due diligence on clients and suppliers (both individuals and legal entities), leveraging intelligence tools tailored for fraud investigation;
  • Analyzing corporate documents and relevant publications in official gazettes, as well as assessing tax liabilities at municipal, state, and federal levels;
  • Responsible for the development of relationship networks encompassing relatives and potential business partners.

Education

Associate of Arts - MBA in Risk Management And Compliance

Trevisan Escola De Negócios
São Paulo, Brasil
12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor's Degree in International Relations

Laureate International Universities - IBMR
Rio De Janeiro, Brasil
12.2017

Skills

  • Customer due diligence (CDD)
  • Writing professional fraud reports
  • Investigating various fraud schemes
  • Proficiency in KYC, KYE, KYP, and KYT

Certification

  • Preparatory course - Certified Expert in Internal Investigations and Corporate Counterintelligence (CEIICC – ARC);
  • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) - Tools & Techniques Training - Intelligence with Steve.


Additional Information

- Available for travel or relocation
- Holds Brazilian and Portuguese citizenship

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Law Enforcement Analyst

Nubank
10.2022 - Current

Financial Crimes Investigation Analyst II

Nubank
01.2020 - 10.2022

Forensic Analyst

BDO Brazil
08.2019 - 09.2020

Forensic Trainee

BDO Brazil
05.2018 - 08.2019

Associate of Arts - MBA in Risk Management And Compliance

Trevisan Escola De Negócios

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor's Degree in International Relations

Laureate International Universities - IBMR
Brena Bento