KAMARIS R. GRIER
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Financial Examiner with extensive experience at the Georgia Department of Banking & Finance, specializing in regulatory compliance and relationship management. Expert in financial statement analysis and risk management, successfully leading high-asset examinations while enhancing operational standards. Possesses exceptional analytical skills and a strong ability to engage stakeholders, ensuring effective team training and collaboration. Aiming to leverage expertise to drive compliance initiatives in a dynamic financial environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Examiner
Georgia Department of Banking & Finance
Atlanta, GA
04.2020 - Current
- Leads examinations of high-asset financial institutions facing significant challenges and complexities.
- Acts as a spokesperson and liaison for the Department by communicating effectively with financial institution personnel, officers, directors, and other agencies.
- Assigns risk-focused tasks and manages deadlines.
- Performs detailed Anti-Money Laundering examinations applying Bank Secrecy and Patriot Act regulations.
- Analyzes new policies to determine the effects on the financial health and governance of the institution.
- Drafts comprehensive, formal examination reports that include legal and regulatory infractions.
- Conducts formal exit meetings with senior management to present examination findings.
- Conducts on-the-job training assignments for junior staff.
- Builds and nurtures strong working relationships with senior management teams and Board of Directors through collaborative efforts.
Financial Examiner
Georgia Department of Banking & Finance
Atlanta, GA
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Worked on assignments to evaluate financial health of over 70 Georgia-chartered depository institutions with asset sizes between $500M and $2B.
- Evaluated asset quality and capital levels at financial institutions.
- Assessed underwriting and credit administration practices for effectiveness.
Senior Assistant Financial Examiner
Georgia Department of Banking & Finance
Atlanta, GA
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Oversaw operational functions in financial institutions as an operations manager.
- Assessed internal controls and policies for compliance with legal standards.
- Executed administrative duties required to fulfill examination tasks.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Banking And Finance
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2025
Master of Business Administration -
Morgan State University
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Valdosta State University
01.2014
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Analytical & Organization Skills
- Training Experience
- Financial Statement Analysis
- MS Office Suite
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Audit Reporting & Analysis
- Legal Writing
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Oral & Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Remote Working
Certification
- Certified Examiner-in-Charge, Conference of State Bank Supervisors
- Certified At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics Specialist, Georgia Department of Human Services Forensic Special Unit Initiative Unit
Timeline
Senior Financial Examiner
Georgia Department of Banking & Finance
04.2020 - Current
Financial Examiner
Georgia Department of Banking & Finance
08.2018 - 04.2020
Senior Assistant Financial Examiner
Georgia Department of Banking & Finance
10.2015 - 08.2018
Graduate Certificate - Banking And Finance
Louisiana State University
Master of Business Administration -
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Valdosta State University
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