Summary
Work History
Education
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Series 3, 7, 9, 10, 24, 31 and Pennsylvanua Life Accident and Health licensed
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Michael Willson

Oakdale,PA

Summary

A seasoned Complex Risk Officer with a proven track record at Morgan Stanley, I excel in operational risk management and regulatory compliance, coupled with a strong ability to foster collaborative teamwork. My expertise in developing corrective action plans and enhancing compliance processes has significantly mitigated risk, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement and ethical conduct.

Work History

Complex Risk Officer

Morgan Stanley
  • Applied subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to provide independent oversight to operational risk management activities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Influenced appropriate risk management prioritization on front lines to promote strategic objectives while meeting operational risk program expectations.
  • Served as subject matter expert for development and implementation of corrective action plans where substantial unnecessary loss resulted regularly from current policy.
  • Created and maintained compliant work environment.
  • Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
  • Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
  • Took initiative in gathering information and solving problems independently within highly structured corporate environment.
  • Developed and implemented corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
  • Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
  • Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.
  • Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.

Regional Supervisory Officer

PNC Investments
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.

Supervisory Delegate

American Express Financial Advisors Inc.
  • Applied subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to provide independent oversight to operational risk management activities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Influenced appropriate risk management prioritization on front lines to promote strategic objectives while meeting operational risk program expectations.
  • Served as subject matter expert for development and implementation of corrective action plans where substantial unnecessary loss resulted regularly from current policy.
  • Created and maintained compliant work environment.
  • Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
  • Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
  • Took initiative in gathering information and solving problems independently within highly structured corporate environment.
  • Developed and implemented corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
  • Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
  • Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.
  • Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Accounting And Finance

Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA
05.1998

Baccalaureate - English Journalsm

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
05.1988

Skills

  • Operational risk management
  • Effective time management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Problem solving prowess
  • Critical thinking aptitude
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Ethical conduct awareness
  • Market risk analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial analysis proficiency
  • Fraud detection techniques
  • Liquidity risk management
  • Compliance monitoring techniques
  • Strong communication
  • Policy development expertise
  • Risk reporting
  • Portfolio management
  • Disaster recovery
  • Effective communication

Series 3, 7, 9, 10, 24, 31 and Pennsylvanua Life Accident and Health licensed

Experienced auditing financial practices.

Timeline

Complex Risk Officer

Morgan Stanley

Regional Supervisory Officer

PNC Investments

Supervisory Delegate

American Express Financial Advisors Inc.

Graduate Certificate - Accounting And Finance

Robert Morris University

Baccalaureate - English Journalsm

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Michael Willson