Aligned enterprise risk management programs with regulatory standards and industry best practices for financial services firms by enhancing governance structures and frameworks, policies and procedures, and reporting.Optimized third-party risk management frameworks for various organizations by assessing, designing, and implementing risk-based methodologies and reporting protocols, helping to ensure compliance with regulations and industry best practices.Led large teams of up to… Show more Aligned enterprise risk management programs with regulatory standards and industry best practices for financial services firms by enhancing governance structures and frameworks, policies and procedures, and reporting.Optimized third-party risk management frameworks for various organizations by assessing, designing, and implementing risk-based methodologies and reporting protocols, helping to ensure compliance with regulations and industry best practices.Led large teams of up to 250 financial and legal professionals in conducting independent reviews and lookbacks to identify and remediate customer-based issues, helping to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk mitigation.Developed and executed staffing adequacy assessments for diverse clients, optimizing strategies through analysis of results and implementation of efficient processes. Show less

Assisted with the design, development, and implementation of an efficient and scalable operational and technology infrastructure to support the launch of a multi-billion dollar West Coast community banking platform.

Led and provided strategic direction to ReconTrust's Document Custody, Lien Release, and Trustee & Default Services operations. Guided Bank through significant growth and organizational transitions, including successful integration with Bank of America.

COO & CFO of ReconTrust Company, N.A. (a wholly-owned national bank subsidiary of Countrywide Bank) specializing Document Custody, Lien Release, Foreclosure Processing, and other related services.

Designed and launched new lines of business and key infrastructure instrumental to asset and earnings growth of Countrywide Bank, including ReconTrust Company, N.A., Commercial Banking Program, Core Banking System, and Wire Processing Operation. Developed and managed Third Party Risk Management program, Business Continuity program, and Project Management Office.

Commercial Lending Officer (1986-1990)Credit Training Officer (1990-1992)Credit Review Officer (1992)