Ensure the bank's alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures by partnering with and providing advice to business partners within the bank's deposit and lending spaces.
Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to address complex compliance matters, fostering a collaborative approach to organizational success and driving process improvements.
Conduct risk assessments, develop action plans, and offer credible challenge when necessary.
Monitor, assess, report and present on regulatory changes, and lead bank-wide implementation efforts.
Develop compliance policies and procedures.
Develop and deliver compliance trainings to employees and key stakeholders.
Provide training and ongoing mentorship to junior compliance officers, leading regular meetings to deliver guidance and support on regulatory matters.
Lead end-to-end monitoring processes, including testing, communication, development of action plans, and ongoing oversight in collaboration with business units.
Support compliance efforts throughout regulatory examinations and internal audits.
Compliance Officer III
Broadway Bank
05.2023 - 03.2025
Performed compliance monitoring and testing to evaluate adherence with banking laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
Worked closely and met regularly with business partners in the deposit and lending spaces to address and provide advice on complex compliance matters.
Conducted risk assessments, developed action plans, and offered credible challenge when necessary.
Monitored, assessed, reported and presented on regulatory changes, and led bank-wide implementation efforts.
Developed compliance policies and procedures.
Provided training to junior compliance officers.
Supported compliance efforts throughout regulatory examinations and internal audits.
Compliance Analyst
CAPCO
04.2020 - 04.2023
Provided regulatory guidance in the consumer lending space as part of a consulting team working with multiple leading national mortgage lenders.
Conducted TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure reviews and provided guidance on re-disclosure and remediation efforts.
Documented upstream process failures on high restitution cases and advised on risk mitigation opportunities to client.
Conducted internal quality control reviews to assess and enhance the team's review processes.
Recommended process improvements to strengthen internal compliance and review procedures.
Law Clerk
Janicek Law Firm
12.2018 - 12.2019
Conducted research and drafted supporting case arguments for personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
Drafted and responded to discovery, pleadings and motions.
Met with clients to discuss upcoming depositions and trials.
Attended depositions and drafted comprehensive summaries for review.
Law Clerk
Law Office of Derek D. Morales
05.2017 - 03.2018
Worked caseload of family, criminal, consumer, probate, business and property law matters.
Conducted research and drafted supporting case arguments.
Created and prepared legal drafts by researching, organizing and assembling information for legal documents, filings and forms.
Met with clients to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
Constituent Liaison
U.S. House Of Representatives
07.2014 - 06.2015
Tracked legislative developments to inform constituents about relevant updates promptly.
Researched policies and legislation to provide accurate information for constituent inquiries.
Served as a liaison for constituents with government agencies, facilitating resolutions for complex situations or disputes.
Delivered speeches on behalf of Congressman at official events.
Congressional Intern
U.S. House Of Representatives
04.2014 - 06.2014
Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics.
Supported staff on special projects and communications.
Assisted in organizing official events, ensuring smooth communication between constituents and congressional staff.
Education
Doctor of Jurisprudence -
St. Mary's University School of Law
San Antonio, TX
05.2019
Summer Pre-Law Program -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
06-2014
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing -
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
12.2013
Skills
Banking Laws & Regulations
Best Practices
Advisory
Line of Business Partnership
Risk Management
Deposit Compliance
Lending Compliance
Regulatory Change Management
Risk Assessment
Policies & Procedures
Certification & Organizations
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
Broadway Bank Emerging Leadership Program (Emerging Leader)
Corazón Ministries, Inc. (Board of Directors)
Broadway Bank Chapter, Toastmasters International (VP of Education)
Community Service
Communities in Schools of San Antonio InspireU Mentorship Program (Mentor)
Place of Grace Fellowship Food Pantry (Volunteer)
“Cafecito en la Calle” Homeless Outreach Program (Volunteer)
St. Mary’s University School of Law Center for Legal and Social Justice, Haven for Hope Identification Recovery Program (Legal Aid Volunteer)
Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio Young Achievers Mentorship Program (Mentor)