Kristin Battisti
Mystic,CT
Summary
High-achieving Senior Compliance Officer skilled in regulatory compliance and risk management. Offers twenty years of regulatory compliance experience with specialized knowledge in BSA/AML/OFAC, UDAAP and Fair Banking. Proven leadership record focused on business partner collaboration and problem-solving.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vice President/Compliance Officer
The Washington Trust Company
01.2018 - Current
- Oversee the CMS program of a publicly-traded $7 billion financial institution
- Currently serves as Vice Chair of Bank's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Council . Led several DEI strategic deliverables including the development and implementation of the Bank's first ERGs
- Participate on the Bank's Community Advisory Board
- Develop and manage a team of seven (7) Compliance Officers and analysts in the areas of Consumer Compliance, Complaint Management, Compliance Training, UDAAP, Fair Banking and BSA/AML/OFAC
- Foster a culture of compliance with various internal stakeholders, including Senior and Executive Management and the Board of Directors
- Provide strategic guidance to Executive and Senior Management regarding complex regulatory matters
- Exam management with multi-state and federal banking agencies. Oversee the remediation efforts and advise internal and regulatory stakeholders
- Liaison with Bank corporate attorneys on various compliance and litigation issues
- Oversee the Bank’s compliance testing and monitoring program
- Provide senior leadership to enterprise-wide project teams focused on the development of banking products and services
- Oversee the Bank’s BSA/AML model and its related governance/data validation policies
- Designed and implemented the Compliance Division’s first enterprise-wide SharePoint site for utilization by all Bank employees
Vice President/Compliance Officer
The Washington Trust Company
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Led a team of five (5) Compliance Officers in various consumer compliance and BSA/AML functions. Provided coaching to build core competencies
- Successfully implemented new BSA/AML/OFAC system; Managed project lifecycle with regular reporting to Executive Management
- Served as primary point of contact for affiliate mortgage company licensing matters and ensured all regulatory filings were completed in a timely manner
- Assisted with ongoing federal and state regulatory examinations; Facilitated the review and compilation of exam request items and acted as a liaison between examination staff and Senior Management
- Established Compliance Division KPIs for Enterprise Corporate Risk Dashboard(s)
- Strengthened Bank’s compliance training program with a reassessment and focused design which resulted in an effective compliance training model
Assistant Vice President/Compliance Officer
St. Anne’s Credit Union
01.2009 - 01.2010
Compliance Manager
Coastal1 Credit Union
01.2004 - 01.2009
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.2001
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Policies and Procedures
- Governance
- Risk Assessment
- Coaching & Mentoring
- KPI Tracking
Certification
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (American Bankers Association)
Affiliations
- Eastern Massachusetts Compliance Network
- American Bankers Association- Various Committees including Compliance Committee, Mortgage Markets Committee, Fair Lending and UDAAP Working Group, and Mortgage Servicing Committee
Awards
2015 Spirit of Washington Trust Award Winner- Annual award given by Chief Executive Officer to an employee nominated by colleagues who exemplify, by example or through contributions, and clearly distinguish themselves as role models for others.
Community Service
- Ocean Community YMCA, Westerly, RI, 2015-Present
Chair, Board of Managers Westerly Pawcatuck YMCA (2021-2023)
- Westerly Area Rest Meals (WARM) Center, Westerly, RI, 2010- 2019
President, Board of Directors (2016-2019)
Timeline
Senior Vice President/Compliance Officer
The Washington Trust Company
01.2018 - Current
Vice President/Compliance Officer
The Washington Trust Company
01.2012 - 01.2018
Assistant Vice President/Compliance Officer
St. Anne’s Credit Union
01.2009 - 01.2010
Compliance Manager
Coastal1 Credit Union
01.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Connecticut