Risk Profile Assessment Sample (Fictional)
In this sample, I assessed customer risk by analyzing changes in activity and updating the risk profile based on new patterns.
Customer Type
Individual retail customer
Initial Risk Level
Low
Reason for Initial Risk Level
- The customer had consistent account activity since onboarding.
- Transactions aligned with stated employment income.
- No prior high-risk activity was observed.
How the Activity Was Identified
The activity was identified during routine account monitoring.
New Activity Identified
- The customer began receiving frequent incoming ACH deposits from multiple third parties.
- The deposits were labeled as payments for services.
- Based on the available account information, the customer profile did not previously indicate any business-related activity.
Primary Risk Indicator Identified
Potential business-related activity that was not previously documented during onboarding.
Secondary Risk Indicators Identified
- Increase in transaction volume and frequency.
- Multiple third-party payment sources within a short period of time.
Risk Rationale
- The customer’s activity showed a clear change from prior personal-use patterns.
- The introduction of potential business-related activity increased overall risk and required reassessment.
Updated Risk Level
Moderate, pending further review.
Action Taken
- The risk profile was updated to reflect the new activity.
- The reassessment supported escalation to Compliance to determine appropriate risk classification.
- No conclusions were made regarding intent or legitimacy.
Documentation
The risk reassessment and escalation were documented in accordance with recordkeeping expectations.