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Susan Beane

North Reading,Massachusetts

Summary

Accomplished, highly-versatile Compliance Product owner with years of progressive achievement spanning compliance, FinTech, product strategy and leadership, risk mitigation and control management. Expert ability to direct regulatory business functions, build compliance programs, and drive cross-functional initiatives. Trusted business partner and natural leader adept at fostering robust partnerships, engaging with clients and regulators, and delivering results that meet business needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Product Owner

Advisor360
01.2018 - 01.2021

Conceptualized and directed th compliance product strategy for the client=facing platform, coaching a cross-functional, Agile team of engineers, architects, developers, product managers, and analysts to meet company goals and client needs. Managed vendor partnerships.

  • Raised sales and customer engagement by performing product demos for clients and prospective customers.
  • Propelled business strategy forward by collaborating with legal counsel, engineering, architects, sales, and marketing teams.
  • Strengthened compliance platform integrity, raised client confidence, and introduced SEC-aligned feature.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality products that met customer needs.

Vice President, Control Management

Bank Of New York Mellon
01.2015 - 01.2018

Cultivated a business environment with robust controls that met client needs, working in concert with business, compliance, risk, and legal counterparts.

  • Facilitated internal and external audits and improved over-arching risk management by testing controls, assessing and analyzing risks, and implementing mitigation plans.
  • Improved awareness around corporate policies, business requirements, and best practices and implemented improvements.
  • Created and delivered a corporate-wide training program and bolstered the relationship between employees and Risk officers, increased risk reporting, and yielded an overall proactive approach to addressing potential risks.

Embedded Control Officer, ClearSky Serice

Bank Of New York Mellon
01.2012 - 01.2015

Analyzed and applied Blue Sky state law changes in partnership with cross-functional teams and implemented controls to support Blue Sky law.

Employee Compliance Senior Manager, Systems Mgmt.

Fidelity Investments
01.2010 - 01.2011

Led a team overseeing technology related to compliance activities including political contribution reporting, quarterly trade verification, business entertainment, and outside business activities.

Additional roles at Fidelity Investments include: Advertising & Sales Literature Compliance Manager, eReview Program Manager, and Registration and Licensing Compliance Manager, and Blue Sky Law Manager.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management And Human Services

University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Financial Services
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Product Management
  • Continuous Improvement

Affiliations

  • WE-A360 Committee Menber, Advisor 360: Supports the advancement of women in technology through professional development, leadership, and enhanced visibility
  • Co-Chair, Women's Initiative Network Committee, BNY Mellon: Empowers women in technology by proving peer advocacy, professional development, enrichment programs, and community support
  • Volunteer, Committee Member, TD Club: raises fund s for high school athletics programs
  • Volunteer, Big Sister Association of Boston: Mentors girls in the Boston community
  • Board of Directors Member, YWCA of Malden: XXXXXX

Timeline

Compliance Product Owner

Advisor360
01.2018 - 01.2021

Vice President, Control Management

Bank Of New York Mellon
01.2015 - 01.2018

Embedded Control Officer, ClearSky Serice

Bank Of New York Mellon
01.2012 - 01.2015

Employee Compliance Senior Manager, Systems Mgmt.

Fidelity Investments
01.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Management And Human Services

University of Massachusetts - Boston
Susan Beane