A forward-thinking Senior Risk Specialist with advanced knowledge in Financial Services Risk and Compliance. As a resourceful problem solver and Subject Matter Expert in Compliance and Risk Mitigation, assist teams to outperform their business objectives by managing projects and assignments with an organized and detail-oriented mindset.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
OPERATIONAL RISK & CONTROLS SENIOR SPECIALIST
Computershare/Specialized Loan Servicing (SLS)
01.2022 - Current
Contributes to enhancement of processes and controls within SLS
Devises and implements processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Manages assigned projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and regulatory compliance.
Conducts annual CFPB Risk Assessment Review across Servicing Operations
Conducts Annual Culture of Controls Assessment
Performs weekly Quality Control Reviews of all closed events/issues within Operations
Performs Annual Servicing Fee Review to ensure all controls are in place and are tested as part of review
Conducts various audits within Servicing Operations as required by Business Controls, i.e Shared Drive Access, Annual Loss Mitigation Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP), and Critical Vendor Oversight.
Helps to meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Creates and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work.
Follows all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Collaborates with cross-departmental teams in developing cohesive strategies aimed at achieving long-term organizational goals.
SENIOR QUALITY RISK ANALYST
loanDepot
02.2021 - 01.2022
Collaborated with Leadership within Credit Risk Management to build out reporting communicated to Senior and Executive Management
Utilized CMS and Tableau as systems of record to extract data for analysis and reporting purposes
Analyzed data and identifies process gaps or risk issues.
Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
QUALITY CONTROL AUDITOR
Kforce/USAA - Contract Position
09.2020 - 11.2020
Analyzed and evaluated data; performed testing of Foreclosure tasks completed by sub-servicer, Mr. Cooper (formerly Nationstar Mortgage)
Ensured compliance with Investor guidelines, Federal, State and Local regulations.
RISK COMPLIANCE AUDIT PROFESSIONAL V
U.S. Bank
02.2012 - 09.2020
Partnered with Business Lines, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and other Risk areas; created/oversaw controls for Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Economic Sanctions (ES), and Know Your Customer (KYC)
Created test scripts for new Quality Assurance/Quality Control auditing
Managed two-year project to identify all customer-facing fees and designed/implemented centralized oversight program for Mortgage Servicing fees
Managed oversight program for compliance to Fair and Responsible Banking (FaRB) regulations with customer-facing fee changes for Consumer and Business Banking Operations (CBBO) groups
Responded to requests from Corporate Audit Services (CAS) and other audit entities
Reported identified risk issues to upper Management as well as Steering Committee members and made risk mitigation recommendations
Analyzed business processes, key risks and critical controls
Evaluated adequacy of control designs
Utilized appropriated sampling and control testing techniques to adhere to Corporate Audit Services (CAS) guidelines
Audited Default Business Line procedures, i.e
Real Estate Owned (REO), Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Loss Mitigation
Accurately identified and reported root causes/corrective actions.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - Management
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Management & Human Relations
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
01.2010
Skills
Mortgage Servicing (Conventional, GSE)
Risk Assessment (RCSA, ECRA)
Issue Resolution
Data/Content Management
Banking Systems
Project Management
Strong Customer/Client Care Focus
AML/KYC/OFAC Guidelines
Mastery of creating Testing Scripts
Root Cause Analysis
Quality Assurance/Control
Banking and Regulatory Compliance
Quality Assurance
Process Improvement
Audit reporting
Process Mapping
Timeline
OPERATIONAL RISK & CONTROLS SENIOR SPECIALIST
Computershare/Specialized Loan Servicing (SLS)
01.2022 - Current
SENIOR QUALITY RISK ANALYST
loanDepot
02.2021 - 01.2022
QUALITY CONTROL AUDITOR
Kforce/USAA - Contract Position
09.2020 - 11.2020
RISK COMPLIANCE AUDIT PROFESSIONAL V
U.S. Bank
02.2012 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Management
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Arts - Management & Human Relations
Trevecca Nazarene University
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