Brant Tate
Tolar,TX
Summary
Experienced Compliance, BSA, and CRA Officer with strong expertise in compliance monitoring, AML review, internal audits, and risk management. Skilled in policy analysis, regulatory change management, and control improvements that support accurate reporting and sound operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Officer, BSA Officer, and CRA Officer
First National Bank of Granbury
03.2014 - Current
- Reviewed account activity for BSA/AML concerns and escalated suspicious transactions appropriately.
- Monitored regulatory changes and updated compliance policies to align with banking requirements.
- Conducted risk assessments across operations to identify control gaps and reporting issues.
- Coordinated audit and examination requests, preparing documentation and supporting evidence promptly.
- Analyzed procedures for adherence to federal and state regulations, recommending process improvements.
- Trained staff on compliance expectations, documentation standards, and reporting responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate compliance records, logs, and reports for internal and external review.
- Managed relationships with regulators, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure transparent operations.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing evaluation and refinement of compliance program elements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Evaluated new regulations for potential impact on business operations, taking proactive measures to ensure readiness for implementation.
- Provided expert guidance on complex regulatory matters, enabling informed decision-making within the organization.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to increase employee awareness of compliance requirements and expectations.
- Designed risk assessment frameworks to evaluate organizational vulnerabilities and prioritize areas requiring attention.
- Implemented successful remediation efforts following audit findings, minimizing adverse consequences for the organization.
Assistant Branch Manager
OmniAmerican Bank
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Supported branch sales efforts through deposit growth, lending referrals, and relationship development.
- Supervised daily branch operations, ensuring compliance with banking policies and service standards.
- Coached tellers and new associates on account servicing, cash handling, and customer issue resolution.
- Reviewed transactions, documentation, and audit trails to maintain accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Coordinated scheduling, staffing coverage, and workflow adjustments to support consistent service delivery.
- Monitored cash controls, vault procedures, and security practices to reduce operational risk.
- Assisted branch leadership with performance tracking, procedural updates, and process improvements.
- Supported the Branch Manager with daily tasks, ensuring smooth branch functioning and effective communication amongst team members.
- Monitored daily branch activities, quickly identifying areas requiring improvement or corrective action to maintain operational excellence.
- Oversaw successful completion of internal audits with minimal findings, demonstrating strong adherence to bank policies and regulations.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of North Texas
Denton, TXCAMS Certification - BSA/AML/OFAC
ACAMS
Skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Compliance reviews
- Internal audits
- Auditing processes
- Compliance evaluations
- Risk management
- Policy analysis
- Regulation enforcement
- Audit coordination
- Internal controls
- Anti-money laundering
- Project coordination
Certification
- CAMS License - BSA/AML/OFAC Professional
Timeline
Compliance Officer, BSA Officer, and CRA Officer
First National Bank of Granbury
03.2014 - Current
Assistant Branch Manager
OmniAmerican Bank
03.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of North Texas
CAMS Certification - BSA/AML/OFAC
ACAMS