Skilled and experienced financial compliance professional with experience in creating, managing, and evaluating sound compliance governance programs in the banking industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Compliance Consultant
FIN-MOR CONSULTING
01.2020 - Current
Resolve discrepancies and handle special projects concerning customers' accounts, improving client satisfaction
Advise clients on compliance fraud and investigations, as well as potential remedies and required actions.
Manage complex investigations related to potential compliance violations, leading to prompt resolutions.
Senior Director, Regulation and Compliance Officer
Equifax
08.2016 - 01.2020
Educated customers on variety of loan products and available credit options to promote valuable decision-making.
Reviewed new marketing materials and campaigns for compliance.
Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new products, meeting deadlines and budgets.
Principal Consultant
FIN-MOR CONSULTING
07.2015 - 08.2016
Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results on complex assignments.
Conducted in-depth data analysis to identify areas of improvement and opportunities for growth.
Evaluated business processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending targeted improvements.
Fair Lending Officer, VP
Fifth Third Bank
04.2013 - 07.2015
Analyzed potential risks and evaluated loan products to identify suitable options for customers.
Developed and revised policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Analyzed and monitored lending data to assess performance, detected potential Fair Lending risks.
Senior Manager, Regulatory Relations
GE Capital
04.2012 - 04.2013
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Identified issues and communicated with regulators to effect a seamless examination.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess the effects of regulations on products and bank practices.
Compliance Consultant
FIN-MOR CONSULTING
07.2010 - 04.2012
Reviewed and revised risk-assessment practices and policies and recommended remediation changes.
Developed metrics-driven approaches to tracking compliance performance across the organization, providing valuable insights into overall program effectiveness.
Collaborated with management to develop effective strategies for addressing identified compliance risks and gaps.
Compliance Examiner
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FDIC
07.2010 - 07.2010
Assessed the adequacy of the banks' compliance management programs.
Served as a subject matter expert ad advised bank on best practices, corrective actions .
Ensured compliance with relevant laws, policies, and procedures throughout then issue examination process.
Bank Examiner
Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency (OCC)
01.2008 - 07.2009
Identified potential financial risks by performing detailed analysis of mortgage files and reports.
Enhanced bank compliance by conducting thorough examinations and risk assessments.
Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skills as a Bank Examiner continually staying current on relevant topics within the field.
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Compliance Officer, SVP
Bank Of America
04.2005 - 01.2008
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance concerns, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
Advised senior management on strategic planning initiatives, incorporating compliance considerations into decision-making processes.
Provided leadership, direction, and oversight for regulatory changes.
Education
Certificate - Economics of Blockchain And Digital Assets
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
08.2022
M.S.L. - Corporate Compliance/Law
Fordham University School of Law
New York, NY
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY
05.1980
Skills
Business Relationship Management
Relationship/Team Building
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Adaptable to Changing Conditions
Sound Judgment
Employee Training
Quality Assurance
Staff Recruitment and Hiring
Customer Service-Oriented
Critical Thinking
Financial Resources Management
Willing to Learn
Social Perceptiveness
Proactive and Focused
Creative and Innovative
Employee Motivation
Research and Due Diligence
Project Management
Problem-Solving Skills
Client Services
PowerPoint Presentations
Hiring and Recruitment
Persuasive Communication Style
Loan Origination and Underwriting Review
Mortgage Banking Analysis
Uncompromising Work Ethic
Compliance Program Assessments
Operational Reporting
Sales Support
Strategy Development
Decision Making
Team Building Leadership
Hardworking
Persuasive Negotiator
Trend Identification and Forecasting
Microsoft Office, including Powerpoint
Outlook
Community Relations
Business Development
Corrective Actions
Due diligence
Regulatory expertise
Data privacy
GDPR
CCPA
PIPEDA
NIST guidelines
Compliance Monitoring
Internal Controls
Legal Research
Training delivery
Regulatory knowledge
Risk Mitigation
Project Oversight
Time Management
Auditing experience
Team building
Records Review
Legal Compliance
Risk Assessment
Performance Evaluation
Documentation Review
Corrective action plans
Anti-Money Laundering
Regulatory understanding
Document Review
Issue Management
Change Management
Change Management
Adobe Acrobat
Policy Enforcement
Performance review
Analytical Thinking
Reliability
Report Preparation
Risk Mitigation
Compliance Advisory Leadership
Project Lead
Direct regulatory Experience (OCC, FDIC, NYS)
Dispute and fraud compliance
SAR review and reporting
Risk and Control Assessments;
Process mapping/flows;
Assessment of compliance with consumer regulations (CFPB / OCC / Federal Reserve / State Law Requirements);
Business process remediation
Consumer compliance testing and financial harm analysis
Business analysts (user requirement development / user acceptance testing)
Project/program management
Timeline
Senior Compliance Consultant
FIN-MOR CONSULTING
01.2020 - Current
Senior Director, Regulation and Compliance Officer
Equifax
08.2016 - 01.2020
Principal Consultant
FIN-MOR CONSULTING
07.2015 - 08.2016
Fair Lending Officer, VP
Fifth Third Bank
04.2013 - 07.2015
Senior Manager, Regulatory Relations
GE Capital
04.2012 - 04.2013
Compliance Consultant
FIN-MOR CONSULTING
07.2010 - 04.2012
Compliance Examiner
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FDIC
07.2010 - 07.2010
Bank Examiner
Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency (OCC)
01.2008 - 07.2009
Compliance Officer, SVP
Bank Of America
04.2005 - 01.2008
Certificate - Economics of Blockchain And Digital Assets