Kimberly Bell
Ogdensburg
Summary
Professional leader with executive experience ready to drive impactful change. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to evolving business needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP of Risk Management
St Lawrence Federal Credit Union
01.2023 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
Chief Risk Officer
St Lawrence Federal Credit Union
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with operations, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Fostered strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholders through open communication and collaboration on risk-related matters.
- Managed regulatory compliance efforts by staying abreast of changes in legislation and ensuring timely implementation of required actions.
- Strengthened internal controls by designing and implementing audit procedures to identify areas of potential vulnerability.
- Applied subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to provide independent oversight to operational risk management activities.
Risk Manager / Project Manager
St Lawrence Federal Credit Union
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Responsible for overall risk and compliance management program within the credit union.
- Assisted in the development of enterprise-wide business continuity plans, minimizing disruptions caused by unforeseen events or disasters.
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
- Coordinate the document gathering in preparation for all audits and regulatory exams
- Designated Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Conducted thorough analysis of historical data, helping identify patterns and trends in potential risks.
Internal Auditor
St Lawrence Federal Credit Union
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Created and developed the Credit Union’s internal audit program
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Enhanced internal control systems by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective audit recommendations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economic Crime Investigation, Financial Concentration
Utica College @ Syracuse University
Utica, NY01.2009
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Business Economics, Health Science
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY01.1991
Skills
- Risk Management
- Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Internal Controls
- Fraud and Loss Prevention
- BSA/AML
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Results-driven
Certification
- NAFCU Certified Risk Manager (NCRM), National Association of Federal Credit Unions
- Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS), Credit Union National Association
- Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE), Credit Union National Association
Timeline
VP of Risk Management
St Lawrence Federal Credit Union
01.2023 - Current
Chief Risk Officer
St Lawrence Federal Credit Union
01.2019 - 01.2023
Risk Manager / Project Manager
St Lawrence Federal Credit Union
01.2012 - 01.2019
Internal Auditor
St Lawrence Federal Credit Union
01.2009 - 01.2012
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Herkimer County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Business Economics, Health Science
SUNY Potsdam
- NAFCU Certified Risk Manager (NCRM), National Association of Federal Credit Unions
- Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS), Credit Union National Association
- Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE), Credit Union National Association
Bachelor of Science - Economic Crime Investigation, Financial Concentration
Utica College @ Syracuse University
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