Technical Product Manager

• Mar 2014 - Present

BSA Officer/Compliance Officer/Fraud & Security Manager

• Jan 1995 - Jan 2014

A solutions-focused BSA/Compliance Officer with over 10 years experience with oversight responsibility for the design, development, and implementation of the Credit Union's BSA/AML and Compliance programs to ensure they meet all regulatory requirements. Thorough knowledge of AML/BSA regulations and other Financial Services rules and regulations. Experienced working with business units to ensure that enterprise policies, procedures, and training addresses regulatory challenges in the context of the Credit Union's business environment. Strong knowledge of Compliance Risk Management and industry best practices. Ability to interpret written guidelines and legal documents. Good understanding of required elements of compliance programs. Ability to effectively deal with senior management. Excellent problem solving, analytical ability, oral and written communication skills. Was also responsible for oversight of the security and loss prevention programs. Was responsible for development and implementation of programs designed to protect Credit Union assets and to detect, deter and investigate theft, fraud, and/or financial crimes committed against the credit union. Provided fraud, security, and loss prevention training to credit union staff in areas such as ID theft, elder abuse, and fraud schemes. Specific duties include :-perform on going assessment of the current regulatory environment-perform assessment of new products and services by providing Compliance and AML expertise and direction -manage a staff of two who were responsible for deploying the tactical aspects of the BSA/AML/OFAC and fraud prevention program-analyze and suggest policies and procedures to comply with new and evolving regulations- analyze and set AML monitoring parameters-prepare and submit SARS to FinCEN as needed-manage loss prevention program-manage physical security program Show less

Audit Manager

• 1995 - 2005

Oversight responsibility for the audit department including independent assessment of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards. Provide risk-based auditing of branch and departmental functions as well as IT operations/applications to ensure compliance with management policies and procedures and in accordance with government regulations. Evaluated risk assessments and determine risk factors, led comprehensive audits in a project management capacity, directed audit programs, tested internal controls and reported findings to executive management. Led special investigations regarding misconduct and suspected improprieties. Show less