Joseph Delayo
Wenonah
Summary
Results-driven compliance professional with expertise in leading cross-functional teams and conducting thorough compliance audits. Proven ability to implement strategic process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Experienced Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive due diligence on relevant policy and procedure updates, ensuring full compliance with the requirements established by all applicable governing authorities.
- Revise and draft new policies and working papers (Desktop Procedures) for both existing and newly implemented work tools.
- Collaborate proactively with key stakeholders and management teams to identify and implement best practices that streamline and accelerate workflows.
- Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to successfully execute deliverables, including in-depth investigations, sanctions reviews, and seamless product launches.
- Manage workstreams influencing overall cost efficiency, directly impacting approximately $200 million in annual revenue.
Senior Compliance Analyst
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage
Ambler, PA
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted thorough compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Developed and implemented compliance training programs for staff to enhance understanding of procedures and regulations.
- Spearhead projects as Project Manager to implement strategic process improvements that significantly boost operational efficiency.
- Design, implement, and oversee robust compliance enhancement checks to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met.
- Engage directly with senior management to collaborate on and advance business practices, fostering continuous improvement across the organization.
Consultant
Guidehouse
New York, NY
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Oversee investigator progress and deliver constructive feedback on best practices aligned with the latest compliance guidelines to ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaborate effectively with internal team members and external partners to develop comprehensive work program timelines, conduct thorough risk assessments, and prepare detailed planning documents.
- Lead investigative teams while performing rigorous quality assurance reviews on all submitted documentation to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
- Provide in-depth, substantive training to new consultants and ongoing, iterative training for existing investigators, maintaining strict quality control across multiple performance metrics within a 150+ member investigations team.
External Fraud Investigator
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
New Castle, DE
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Collect and analyze evidence, meticulously document findings, conduct witness interviews, provide expert testimony in court, and prepare comprehensive Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
- Proactively mitigate financial losses by filing detailed reports with law enforcement, identifying control weaknesses contributing to losses, and detecting fraud patterns linked to organized crime networks.
- Support change management initiatives to prevent and mitigate risk by conducting thorough risk analysis and modeling, forming the foundation for developing effective financial crimes strategies that reduce operational and credit losses.
- Maintain an extensive and up-to-date understanding of relevant laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and Sanctions Screening requirements, ensuring compliance and regulatory adherence.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Intelligence & Analysis
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, MA03-2019
Bachelor of Science - National Security Studies
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT05-2017
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Microsoft Office Products
- Tableau
- Spotfire
Certification
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, (CAMS)
- International membership organization dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and expertise of financial crime detection and prevention professionals, from a wide range of industries, in both the public and private sectors
Timeline
Experienced Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
05.2022 - Current
Senior Compliance Analyst
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage
04.2021 - 05.2022
Consultant
Guidehouse
10.2018 - 04.2021
External Fraud Investigator
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
03.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Strategic Intelligence & Analysis
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - National Security Studies
University of New Haven