Alyssa McDaniel

Alyssa McDaniel has a diverse work experience in the banking industry. Alyssa began their career at Firstbank Southwest as a Senior Teller, where they handled various responsibilities such as surprise audits, opening new accounts, and performing teller duties. Alyssa then moved on to Amarillo National Bank, where they worked as a Teller Supervisor and Compliance Specialist. In their role as a Compliance Specialist, Alyssa was responsible for monitoring and reporting Bank Secrecy Act regulations, managing high-risk customers, and performing audits. Alyssa also assisted with loan auditing and monitoring government regulations.

Following their time at Amarillo National Bank, Alyssa joined FirstCapital Bank of Texas, initially as a VP and BSA Officer. In this role, they oversaw the implementation and administration of the Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program. Alyssa also coordinated and responded to audits and regulatory examinations, investigated suspicious activity, and led the SAR Committee. Alyssa later assumed the position of SVP BSA Officer & Manager at the same bank, where they expanded their responsibilities to include the administration of the bank's Anti-Money Laundering program and the Fraud department. Alyssa led a team that performed various tasks such as CIP, CTR, MSB, and high-risk reviews.

Most recently, Alyssa joined Prosperity Bank as a VP Senior BSA Manager. In this position, they oversee the FIU I alerts team, FIU II case investigation/SAR filing team, and the EDD team. Alyssa's responsibilities include ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, as well as providing guidance on updates and changes.

Overall, Alyssa McDaniel's work experience demonstrates their expertise in bank compliance, specifically in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud, and Bank Secrecy Act regulations. Alyssa has gained experience in various roles, from teller positions to managerial and supervisory roles, allowing their to develop a comprehensive understanding of the banking industry.

Alyssa McDaniel has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Western Governors University, earned between 2018 and 2020. In 2021 and 2022, they pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General from the same university. Additionally, they hold a Certified AML and Fraud Professional certification from the American Bankers Association obtained in 2020 and a CAMS certification from ACAMS obtained in 2018.