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Warren, Pa, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Lead a team of risk and compliance professionals at Alliance Data including two banks covering Compliance, Credit, Market, Liquidity, Operational, Model, Legal, Strategic and Reputational risk.

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Cleveland , Ohio, Us

EVP, Chief Enterprise Risk Officer (2014-2015)Ensured comprehensive and integrated view of inherent risks and mitigation strategies consistent with business strategies and business outcomes through GRC system. Assessed new product and service risks and mitigation strategies prior to implementation. Focused on Enterprise Risk Management with the Fed and OCC.EVP, Chief Operational Risk Officer (2011-2014)Led Operational Risk across the organization including management of Chief Compliance Officer. Reported to Chief Risk Officer with reporting to Audit Committee. Chaired Operational Risk Committee. Worked with management to develop scenario analysis of potential risks and mitigation programs. Led project analyzing and addressing root causes of historical losses resulting in very large reductions of operational lossesEVP, Chief Compliance Officer (2010-2011 & 2014-2015)Led Compliance including consumer & business banking, cards, trust, private banking, equipment leasing, real estate capital, back office, ethics and AML activities. Chaired Compliance Risk Committee. Implemented an organization-wide Archer Governance, Risk and Compliance system including a Risk and Control Self Assessment program executed with all LOBs through a training program for 800 employees.

New York, New York, Us

Citibank, New York, NY (2008-2010)Managing Director, Compliance Control, Banking & Investment ProductsDirected compliance programs for US branch network and back office, International Personal Bank (Latin America) and Non-Deposit Investment Program. Managed OCC regulatory compliance exams and regulatory contacts.Global Compliance Head, Non-Resident Indian Business, London, UK (2007-2008)Headed the Non-Resident Indian Business Compliance Department for office locations in the US, Canada, UK, Kenya, Singapore, India, Australia, Dubai and Bahrain. Provided compliance oversight on checking accounts, home loans, investments, insurance, international funds transfers, currency options and banking activities.Citisolutions, General Counsel & Director of Compliance London, UK (2005-2007)Supervised Compliance and Legal Departments of an Irish insurance company and Spanish and British distribution organizations offering loans, securities and insurance.PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, Duluth, GA 2001 - 2005EVP, Deputy General Counsel & Director of ComplianceLed compliance program for 23,000 registered representative broker/dealer, 95,000 agent insurance company, 120,000 representative mortgage broker and mutual fund distributor.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

ING ADVISORS NETWORK, INC.Directed overall compliance activities for 12 NASD broker/dealers located throughout the US. Performed due diligence on acquisitions of Aetna Financial Services and ReliaStar and participated in integration of 6,000 registered representatives.

Managed legal and compliance activities of a NYSE self-clearing broker/dealer, investment advisor and family of mutual funds.

Served as Chief Compliance Officer for the broker/dealer, investment advisor and insurance agency.

Handled securities enforcement cases including complex securities fraud, registration and licensing violations. Conducted onsite investigations of broker/dealers, securities issuers and money transmitters.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor’S Degree, Politics

Rma/Wharton Advanced Risk Management Program, Risk Management