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Tara Sullivan

Tara Sullivan

Financial Services
Nevada,TX

Summary

Dynamic executive with extensive experience driving risk management, governance frameworks, and strategic initiatives. Proven track record in change management and process improvement, achieving a 25% increase in operational efficiency. Adept at data analysis and project management, fostering regulatory compliance while enhancing organizational performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director, Programs and Governance, Business Control Office

Texas Capital Bank
Richardson
02.2024 - 09.2024

• Led strategic transformation initiatives to align risk management programs with evolving business needs and regulatory expectations.
• Spearheaded the development of governance frameworks that optimized operations across multi-functional teams, resulting in improved efficiency and risk control.
• Drove strategic projects aimed at improving the bank's ability to mitigate risk, achieving a 25% increase in process efficiency.
• Developed governance structures for onboarding offshore entities, ensuring regulatory compliance while managing project execution timelines.
• Oversaw risk management strategy integration across diverse operational areas, facilitating smoother risk tolerance transitions, and alignment with business objectives.

Executive Director, Risk & Controls Manager, Mortgage Finance

Texas Capital Bank
Richardson
03.2021 - 02.2024

• Directed risk management strategy for mortgage finance, overseeing end-to-end process design, reporting, and execution of risk controls for key lending products.
• Implemented comprehensive risk management strategies, improving operational efficiency by 20% across divisions, and supporting scalable growth in high-demand areas.
• Spearheaded strategic risk assessments and developed frameworks for the 1st Line of Defense (1LOD) testing, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Key Control Indicators (KCIs), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborated with senior leadership to identify and mitigate emerging risks, aligning project leadership with the company's broader strategic objectives.

Vice President, Risk Manager Warehouse Lending

Texas Capital Bank
Richardson
05.2017 - 02.2021
  • Led risk management efforts for the mortgage finance division, overseeing teams in the identification, development, and implementation of risk controls across Warehouse Lending operations.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of established controls by analyzing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), addressing potential concerns and driving mitigation strategies.
  • Developed and implemented scalable KRI/KPI analysis frameworks, improving risk monitoring and mitigation by 18%.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure consistent execution of risk management practices, driving continuous improvements in operational controls.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, ensuring the division's risk profile aligned with company objectives and regulatory expectations.

AVP, Risk Operations Supervisor Warehouse Lending

Texas Capital Bank
Richardson
07.2015 - 05.2017
  • Managed risk operations teams, overseeing Settlement Agent, Quality Control, and Borrower Identification processes, ensuring effective control measures across key areas.
  • Identified, assessed, and developed risk controls to mitigate exposure in settlement and borrower identification operations, enhancing overall risk management strategies.
  • Developed and implemented the bank's Settlement Agent Vetting and Borrower Identification Process framework, improving vetting accuracy by 25%.
  • Spearheaded the development and execution of the bank's Construction Lending Program, driving process standardization and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to assess and enhance risk mitigation controls, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance and strategic objectives.

Sr. Quality Control Analyst, Risk Mitigation Warehouse Lending

Texas Capital Bank
Richardson
08.2010 - 07.2015
  • Prepared and analyzed risk assessments across the warehouse lending platform, identifying critical areas for improvement in risk management strategies.
  • Conducted comprehensive analyses of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), providing actionable insights for senior management.
  • Monitored and examined client internal Quality Control reports, identifying trend indicators to inform strategic decision-making and risk mitigation efforts.
  • Developed and implemented multiple process rollouts in collaboration with vendors, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance in warehouse lending by 30%.
  • Collaborated with management, operations, and clients to ensure data integrity and marketability of loans on the warehouse line, supporting seamless transactions and client satisfaction.

Acquisitions Specialist II, Commercial Real Estate - Quality Control

Beal Bank
Plano
04.2009 - 08.2010
  • Analyzed data for loans acquired from the FDIC, ensuring accurate boarding onto the bank's servicing system and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Conducted quality control reviews of loan-level data ingested into the servicing system, identifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted in the development of databases to manage boarding data sheets, improving the servicing of purchased portfolios and streamlining workflow processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and reporting accuracy for acquired loan portfolios.
  • Developed procedures for data management and quality assurance, contributing to the bank's overall risk management strategy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Economics

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
12-1998

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
12-1998

Skills

  • Risk management
  • Governance frameworks
  • Strategic planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Process improvement
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Change management

Certification

  • Accredited Mortgage Professional - Mortgage Bankers Association

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Company Culture

Timeline

Executive Director, Programs and Governance, Business Control Office

Texas Capital Bank
02.2024 - 09.2024

Executive Director, Risk & Controls Manager, Mortgage Finance

Texas Capital Bank
03.2021 - 02.2024

Vice President, Risk Manager Warehouse Lending

Texas Capital Bank
05.2017 - 02.2021

AVP, Risk Operations Supervisor Warehouse Lending

Texas Capital Bank
07.2015 - 05.2017

Sr. Quality Control Analyst, Risk Mitigation Warehouse Lending

Texas Capital Bank
08.2010 - 07.2015

Acquisitions Specialist II, Commercial Real Estate - Quality Control

Beal Bank
04.2009 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Economics

Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Oklahoma State University
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