Helena Yi
Torrance,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented professional practicing in multiple facets of banking operations, including branch operations, Bank Secrecy Act, Compliance and accounting. Skilled in monitoring bank reports and collections processing; talented in creating and executing efficient and effective project action plans; and experienced in working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AVP & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS BANK
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Monthly (Branch and Op Admin) General Ledger Certification Review
- Create desktop procedures, Answers inquiries regarding overall branches questions (operations, policy and procedure, compliance)
- Prepare Pacific Coast Banker's and Automated Clearing House (ACH) G/L reconciliation
- Conduct check adjustments, domestic collections, ach returns and Reg E claims.
SR. MORTGAGE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
BANK OF HOPE
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - 10.2023
- Performed compliance monitoring and testing of technical mortgage-related transactions, especially in corresponding lending and mortgage servicing requirements
- Performed mortgage due diligence on an ongoing basis to ensure disclosures and notices are in compliance with the TILA-RESPA, TRID rules, Reg B, ECOA, Reg V, FCRA, Reg X and Reg Z
- Performed risk assessment for mortgage regulation
- Reviewed and track mortgage lending regulatory updates
- Assist in updating mortgage lending policies and procedures
- Reviewed advertisement
AVP & INTERNAL AUDITOR
ROYAL BUSINESS BANK
Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Preformed braches audit
- Provided independent and objective evaluation of operational activities
- Created and updated the internal audit plan
- Developed audit programs
- Making recommendations about policies and procedures
AVP & RISK COMPLIANCE OFFICER
ROYAL BUSINESS BANK
Los Angeles, CA
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Deposit Operations Compliance (TISA/Reg E/Annual Privacy Notice/RegD/ Reg CC/ Reg DD)
- Monitored FCRA (Chexsystem), TRID (TILA/RESPA- LE vs CD Comparison Review)
- Reviewed Mortgage Due to Diligence
AVP & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
PACIFIC CITY BANK
Los Angeles, CA
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Legal Process, Inclearing & General Ledger Certification Review
- Creating desktop procedures, Answers inquiries regarding overall branches questions (operations, policy and procedure, compliance)
- Prepared Pacific Coast Banker's G/L reconciliation.
AVP & DEPOSIT COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WILSHIRE BANK
Los Angeles, CA
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Performed Monthly Operation Officer Training, Deposit Operations Compliance (TISA/Reg E/Annual Privacy Notice/RegD / Reg CC)
- Traveled to branches to complete training and established checklist to assist branches on regulatory requirements and plan out annual calendar for visitations and trainings
AVP & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
HANMI BANK
Los Angeles, CA
09.2007 - 06.2015
- Monitored overall operations administrative duties and personnel which includes Deposit Operations, Wire and Customer Service
- Prepared FRB G/L reconciliation and adjustment, G/L certification, performed returned item processing from FRB, created incoming outgoing collections, ACH processing, Wire Transfers, ATM/Debit Card inquiries along with Regulation E disputes
- Assumed responsibility for establishing and maintaining an effective communication process with Operations Administrations, Branch and Senior Management
- Created and maintained accurate internal logs and reports for Chief Operations Officer and the BSA/Compliance Officer
BSA SUPERVISOR
SAEHAN BANK
Los Angeles, CA
08.2004 - 09.2007
- Researched and gathered data and imaging for suspicious activity monitoring
- Filed and supervised New and Repeat SARs (Suspicious Activity Report) for ultimate submission to the US Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
- Monitored 314 (a), OFAC and MIL (Monetary Instruments Log)
Education
High School -
Colegio Cristo Rey
Asuncion ParaguaySkills
- Analytical skills, able to process complex data to generate report,
- Fluent in Korean, Spanish and English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Decision making
- Strong back ground in all operation banking and compliance
- Self-motivated
- Problem solving
Certification
- Accredited ACH Professional (AAP)
- National Check Payments Certification (NCP)
Timeline
AVP & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS BANK
10.2023 - Current
SR. MORTGAGE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
BANK OF HOPE
10.2020 - 10.2023
AVP & INTERNAL AUDITOR
ROYAL BUSINESS BANK
10.2019 - 10.2020
AVP & RISK COMPLIANCE OFFICER
ROYAL BUSINESS BANK
04.2017 - 10.2019
AVP & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
PACIFIC CITY BANK
04.2016 - 03.2017
AVP & DEPOSIT COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WILSHIRE BANK
06.2015 - 04.2016
AVP & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
HANMI BANK
09.2007 - 06.2015
BSA SUPERVISOR
SAEHAN BANK
08.2004 - 09.2007
High School -
Colegio Cristo Rey
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