Managing Director | Senior Vice President - Financial Crimes Risk Management
CurrentAs a member of the Corporate Risk Management Team, I lead nearly 500 employees in mitigating BSA/AML, global sanctions, fraud, and conduct risk. In conjunction with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) the Federal Reserve Banks, and the Federal Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), we develop remedial action plans based on examination findings. I brief the Board and executive risk committees on a regular basis. Achievements include:» Leading the integration of TD Ameritrade’s Financial Crimes Risk Management program into Schwab. My team analyzed cultural implications and risk appetite, developed strategy for client conversion, built a technology roadmap, and analyzed data management practices. » Shepherding the annual examinations of BSA/AML, Fraud, and Conduct Risk teams with minimal impact to the firm; all Matters Requiring Attention (MRA) from regulatory agencies were remediated in a timely manner. » Increasing team effectiveness and efficiency by providing autonomy and empowerment at the lowest levels. To achieve this, I redesigned the team’s vision, established priorities and strategy, and reallocated resources. » Serving on a number of committees including Compliance Risk, International Risk, and Operational Risk, as well as subcommittees including Insider Threat, Fraud Risk, and Information Security & Technology. » Leading an analysis and evaluation of our current talent allocation, with an emphasis on the first and second lines of defense.