Joseph Lantagne
Houston,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Risk and Compliance Manager with a proven track record at Catholic Relief Services, adept at enhancing compliance reporting and audits management. Expert in data visualization and system operations, I successfully led the implementation of compliance programs, driving significant improvements in adherence to federal regulations while fostering team collaboration and critical thinking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk and Compliance Manager
Catholic Relief Services
01.2025 - Current
- Manage 400+ subrecipients using prioritization and critical thinking skills to ensure compliance with financial management and reporting on $1 billion+ in grants
- Executed CRS’ Subrecipient Global Audit Review for compliance Federal Regulations. Presented comprehensive reports of audit results covering issues and recommendations
- Develop CRS’ Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act compliance procedure
- Improved CRS AML/ATF compliance and, in partnership with OGC, guide CRS on government sanctions, restrictions, and controls
- Facilitate executive-level decision making related to contractual financial commitments for contracts; evaluate and enhance the risk profiling approach consistent with compliance needs and risk appetite
- Supervise GRC Advisor and oversee implementation of their compliance portfolio
- Lead design and implementation of new compliance programs including its monitoring infrastructure
- Design a PowerBI Dashboard to oversee various compliance programs, develop virtual training and remote technical assistance related to these programs, and manage Global Risk and Compliance’s IT portfolio
- Support Head of Enterprise Risk Management Council
Risk Advisor II
Catholic Relief Services
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Expertly used PowerBI to create data visualization tools that resulted in improved compliance with reporting on impact using numbers
- Coordinated with a diverse team to ensure compliance with internal and donor requirements
- Instructed teammates and colleagues on policies, procedures, and tools to mitigate their risks
- Managed projects to modernize older systems using new technologies
- Created data visualization tools using Microsoft PowerBI to enhance compliance initiatives
- Coordinated multiple data sources and ensured data quality for agency compliance programs
- Developed and provided training and technical assistance related to internal and USG compliance programs
Risk Advisor I
Catholic Relief Services
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Instituted several compliance programs including Subrecipient Audit Review and Federal Funding Accountability & Transparency Act
- Created data visualization tools using Microsoft PowerBI to enhance compliance initiatives
- Coordinated with multiple technical teams to design data streams that support compliance initiatives
- Represented risk and compliance viewpoints in global working groups
Business Intelligence Analyst
Gryphon Strategies
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Researched individuals and companies for breaches of international regulations and U.S. sanctions
- Produced reports using market research and due diligence on individuals to inform customer’s hiring and investment strategies
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain business information and key data informing responses to development requests
- Conducted research on Federal sanctions and financial regulations
Education
Master of Arts - International Economics
Johns-Hopkins University
Washington, DC05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Affairs
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden Sydney, VA05-2016
Skills
- Compliance Reporting Expertise
- System Operations Management
- Audits management
- Data Visualization Expertise
- Federal Compliance Expertise
Additional Experience
- Government Relations Intern, Corn Refiners Association (2019)
- Public Diplomacy Intern, U.S. Department of State (2018)
Timeline
Risk and Compliance Manager
Catholic Relief Services
01.2025 - Current
Risk Advisor II
Catholic Relief Services
10.2022 - 12.2024
Risk Advisor I
Catholic Relief Services
12.2020 - 10.2022
Business Intelligence Analyst
Gryphon Strategies
07.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - International Economics
Johns-Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Affairs
Hampden-Sydney College
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