Andrew Muniz is a Fraud Specialist in the Finance department at Phoenix Energy. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Economics from California State University, Long Beach, and brings three years of experience in risk, compliance, and financial investigations. Prior to joining Phoenix Energy, Andrew worked at U.S. Bank in their Risk and Compliance department, specializing in Anti-Money Laundering—including participation in a high-profile review of one of the largest car dealership groups in the western United States. He is known for his attention to detail, investigative and critical thinking, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Andrew is energized by being at the forefront of a company’s financial operations and ensuring that all funds moving through the organization are legitimate and accounted for. He is currently pursuing advanced education in fraud and money laundering and aspires to become a recognized expert in how financial crime affects businesses and institutions. At Phoenix Energy, he is focused on maintaining and expanding the company’s fraud prevention systems to be more efficient and effective.
Originally from Cypress, California, Andrew now lives in Lake Forest with his fiancé and their two dogs. Outside of work, he enjoys playing music, woodworking, traveling, and staying active through regular soccer. He brings the same drive and attention to detail to everything he does—on and off the field.