Bunita R. McIlwaine
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., specializing in risk management and regulatory compliance. Excelled in driving operational efficiencies and leading cross-functional teams to exceed goals. Proven problem-solving aptitude and adept at conflict resolution, ensuring robust process improvements and compliance adherence across multiple business lines.
Overview
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Work History
Senior Lead Business Execution Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
- Responsible for access management, location/site strategy, and infrastructure management
- Developed and implemented end-to-end core functions
- Managed enterprise risk functions: Operational Risk Events, BCP, Enterprise Incident Management, RAPA Policy Liaison, Staffing Adequacy and Key Roles
- Collaborated with Control Management to identify control gaps, document and implement control procedures
- Strategically engage with all levels of management across multiple lines of business and serve as an experienced advisor to the leadership
- Lead challenging conversations and provides sound explanations
- Provides ongoing management of processes to identify and implement process improvements and realize operational efficiencies
- Provides training and direction to cross functional teams to support RAPA operations and bank regulators
- Organized meetings between stakeholders to discuss project details and timelines.
- Developed and implemented customized strategies to meet client needs.
Compliance Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
- Performed onsite exams of Wells Fargo third part service providers
- Experience planning and executing compliance reviews
- Lead teams to perform independent assessment of Third-Party Service Providers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Coordinate with executive leadership to document regulatory response for issue validation and sustainability of corrective actions
- Reviewed and analyzed company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders and external organizations concerning regulatory compliance issues.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations into potential violations of legal or regulatory requirements.
- Advised senior management on best practices regarding regulatory compliance matters.
Senior Lead Auditor
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
- Manage/Lead audit teams performing internal audit for critical functions and processes across Wholesale, Operations (consumer lending, shared services), and Corporate Risk
- Including horizontal cross-enterprise project audits
- Audit planning, execution, preparation of opening and closing notifications, control testing, issue identification, issue validation and management reporting
- Manage audit teams to perform onsite and virtual internal audit exams
- Independent testing of business processes, procedures, and controls
- Workpaper documentation and review
- Prepared reports detailing findings from all completed audits including recommendations for corrective action plans.
Compliance Analyst
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
- Provide analytical support for Risk Policy Office
- Review business policy documents to ensure accuracy and completeness, and compliance with enterprise policy requirements
Analyst – Credit & Reserves
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
- Administered Seasonal Borrowing Program for the 9th District
- Monitored banks daily account balances for daylight and overnight overdraft
- Processed Discount Window loans to member banks
- Developed and facilitated cross-district in-person and virtual training
- Administrative support for the Fed’s Subcommittee on Credit, Reserves and Risk Management (SCRMM)
Education
bachelor’s degree - business administration
Montreat College
Montreat, NCSkills
- Reports and documentation
- Processes and procedures
- Time management abilities
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Risk Management
- Team building
- Operational Efficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), American Bankers Association (ABA), 01/01/15
Community Service
- Bountiful Blessing Food Pantry, Gastonia, NC
- South Carolina Board of Elections, York County, SC
Timeline
Senior Lead Business Execution Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Compliance Consultant
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Senior Lead Auditor
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Compliance Analyst
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Analyst – Credit & Reserves
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
bachelor’s degree - business administration
Montreat College
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