Juan A. Melendez
Eagle Mountain,UT
Summary
I am a detail-oriented Compliance Officer dedicated to improving policies and procedures in all business areas. I am hardworking and driven, with a quality-focused and proactive approach. I bring seven years of experience in the finance and retail industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Academic Evaluator
Western Governors University
11.2022 - Current
- Contributed to the development of functional and organizational content.
- Apply subject matter expertise and experience using a rubric to evaluate student submissions.
- Craft robust, informative, and personalized feedback to support students in developing the required competencies to complete the academic course.
Business Unit Compliance Officer
Progressive Leasing
09.2019 - Current
- Developed and maintained a compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Identified, investigated, and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
- Performed internal audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed, revised, and updated policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws.
- Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements.
- Create, review, and approve corporate content.
Compliance Analyst
Goldman Sachs
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful implementation of new compliance initiatives.
- Monitored adherence to industry regulations, ensuring timely reporting of discrepancies or violations.
- Served as a subject matter expert on compliance matters, guiding and supporting colleagues across various departments.
- Prepared documentation and records for upcoming audits and inspections.
- Liaised with Global Compliance, Legal and/or Business Management teams to resolve issues identified through compliance surveillance.
Corporate Paralegal
Progressive Leasing
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Assisted attorneys with litigation cases by conducting extensive fact-finding investigations and organizing evidence files systematically.
- Conducted thorough legal research and analysis, providing valuable insights for case strategy development.
- Enhanced communication between internal teams and outside counsel, leading to more effective resolution of complex legal issues.
Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Conducted extensive legal research on various topics for a university publication.
- Analyzed complex legal data, identifying patterns and trends that informed case strategies.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2018
Master of Laws - Corporate Law
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2016
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Science And Art of Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica05.2015
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Reporting and analysis
- Compliance Monitoring
- Document Review
- Auditing processes
- Regulatory knowledge
- Policy analysis
- Corporate Governance
- Legal Research
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Part-Time Academic Evaluator
Western Governors University
11.2022 - Current
Business Unit Compliance Officer
Progressive Leasing
09.2019 - Current
Compliance Analyst
Goldman Sachs
11.2017 - 09.2019
Corporate Paralegal
Progressive Leasing
07.2016 - 11.2017
Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
09.2015 - 04.2016
MBA - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Master of Laws - Corporate Law
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Law - Law
University of Science And Art of Costa Rica