Katie Grey Ferrell, CRCM,CAMS
Vice President-Senior Compliance Consultant at United Bankers' Bank- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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United Bankers' Bank
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Banking
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President-Senior Compliance Consultant
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May 2022 - Present
Compliance Reviews/Audits & Risk Assessments including: AML/CFT, Lending & Deposit, Specialty/High Risk Banking, UDAAP, ACH, New Products/Services; Compliance Management System (CMS) Framework Development & Administration; Policy & Procedure Review & Development; Advertisement, Website, & Disclosure Review; Virtual Compliance Staff Augmentation & Support; and Compliance Education Administration & Development
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Ncontracts
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Regulatory Compliance & Governance
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Nov 2020 - May 2022
- Tracked and validated federal regulatory changes, enforcement actions, guidance, and news across the entire financial services industry through wide network and familiarity with compliance resources - Created and managed model content for Ncontracts’ Compliance Management, Risk Management, and Audit Management solutions, which are utilized by financial institutions (banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, fintechs) across the country - Created and managed content for model audit… Show more - Tracked and validated federal regulatory changes, enforcement actions, guidance, and news across the entire financial services industry through wide network and familiarity with compliance resources - Created and managed model content for Ncontracts’ Compliance Management, Risk Management, and Audit Management solutions, which are utilized by financial institutions (banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, fintechs) across the country - Created and managed content for model audit scoping programs, compliance testing and monitoring, and risk assessments that focus on compliance and operational risks faced by financial institutions of all sizes and complexities such as HMDA, CRA, Fair Lending, UDAAP, BSA/AML, Mortgage Servicing, Flood, Vendor Management, Complaint Management - Serve as an advisor and consultant to clientele to provide compliance support, answer compliance questions, identify applicability of regulatory changes to an institution, and determine appropriate actions to changes - Created model change management action plans that detail planning associated with new, changed, or updated regulations or guidance - Remained on the cusp of actions taken by all regulators and agencies, including but not limited to: CFPB, FDIC, FRB, NCUA, OCC, FFIEC, FinCEN, FHA, Fannie, Freddie, USDA, VA, & Nacha - Participated in podcasts, webinars, and outreach efforts to educate and provide resources to clients and prospects - Created content for virtual/live presentations and for future client use Show less
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Doeren Mayhew
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United States
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Accounting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Internal Audit Supervisor
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Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
Remote Skills: - Ability to analyze complex laws and regulations and implement policies that compliment the financial institution's risk profile, operations and strategic plan; - Works collaboratively with top leaders and staff to optimize adherence to policies, procedures, standards and regulations; - Experienced in comprehensive analysis of operations and subsequent recommendation of process improvements; - Policy drafting/analysis, investigative tactics, risk analysis/management and… Show more Skills: - Ability to analyze complex laws and regulations and implement policies that compliment the financial institution's risk profile, operations and strategic plan; - Works collaboratively with top leaders and staff to optimize adherence to policies, procedures, standards and regulations; - Experienced in comprehensive analysis of operations and subsequent recommendation of process improvements; - Policy drafting/analysis, investigative tactics, risk analysis/management and internal control testing; Provides consultative services and serves as a valued partner to clients. Duties: - Assists in completion of fieldwork for operational and compliance internal audit engagements; Identifies and documents recommendations for process improvement including the preparation of reports; - Proficient in regulatory compliance related to Consumer, Commercial and Real Estate lending; Fair - Lending, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA); and Deposit Operations; - Understands alignment of audit planning to unique client risk profile and risk assessment; - Carries out client projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy; - Completes assigned work within defined scopes, budgets and schedules; - Communicates recommendations to Management and audit committees; - Develops/updates audit programs; - Supervises, trains and develops internal audit staff; - Assists with special projects. CUNA Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist Show less
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Mutual Credit Union
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President-Compliance
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2020
Vicksburg, MS Duties - Oversees the BSA/AML Compliance Program and performs BSA risk assessment - Performs daily support and duties related to BSA/AML as the Verafin software administrator - Provides guidance for activities required by the NCUA, CFPB and other Federal agencies - Understands all aspects of credit union activities to advise on the development and maintenance of strong controls to mitigate compliance risk across all business lines - Works directly with independent third party… Show more Duties - Oversees the BSA/AML Compliance Program and performs BSA risk assessment - Performs daily support and duties related to BSA/AML as the Verafin software administrator - Provides guidance for activities required by the NCUA, CFPB and other Federal agencies - Understands all aspects of credit union activities to advise on the development and maintenance of strong controls to mitigate compliance risk across all business lines - Works directly with independent third party audit firm to coordinate audits and remediate findings timely for preparation of examination - Provides reports of findings and recommendations from exams and audits to department heads and Management and follows up to ensure corrective actions are taken - Board designated BSA/OFAC Officer who reviews FinCen 314a requests and OFAC updates; and files CTRs and SARs for the credit union - Created a robust Vendor Management Program and administers, reviews and assists with ongoing risk ratings and due diligence - Oversees Consumer Protection Law Compliance and Lending Compliance, including TRID, Fair Lending, HMDA, ECOA, UDAAP - Chairs Compliance Committee meetings and prepares monthly Compliance reports for the Board of Directors _ Established and chairs Vendor Management Committee - Complaint Management Administrator - Manages and writes multiple policies across multiple departments - Conducts annual Fair Lending and multiple new product/service risk assessments Skills: - Ability to analyze complex laws and regulations and implement policies that compliment the credit union's operations and strategic plan - Strong time management and project management skills - Provides consultative services to and maintains a strong relationship with all departments Show less
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Trustmark Bank
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President-Commercial Lender
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Oct 2013 - May 2017
Vicksburg, MS Commercial Loan Originator/Underwriting SBA (Small Business Administration) Loan Originator Commercial and Consumer Real Estate/Construction Loan Originator Business Development and Community Involvement
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BancorpSouth
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President-Business Development & Branch Supervisor
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Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
Vicksburg, MS Branch Manager and Business Development Officer
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NOLA Lending Group, a division of Fidelity Bank
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mortgage Loan Originator- Licensed MS/LA
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Feb 2012 - Oct 2012
Licensed in Mississippi & Louisiana 1-4 Family Purchase, Refinance, & Construction-Perm Real Estate Origination via Conventional, FHA, USDA & Rural Development Financing
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BancorpSouth
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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AVP-Private Banking; Lending Specialist
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May 2008 - Feb 2012
Vicksburg, MS
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BankPlus
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Banking
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500 - 600 Employee
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Lending Specialist-Residential Real Estate & Private Banking; Customer Service Representative
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Jan 2005 - May 2008
Ridgeland, MS
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BancorpSouth
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Teller; Teller
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Aug 2003 - Jan 2005
Vicksburg, Jackson, Hattiesburg, MS
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Education
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Barret School of Banking
Banking and Financial Support Services -
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Administration/Management -
VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Diploma