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St Louis, Missouri, United States

Oversee governance and controls for Capital Markets, Correspondent Sales, and Pricing, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational policies.Coordinate responses to audits and manage issue resolution processes, fostering transparency and accountability across business units.Lead technology governance efforts, supporting system enhancements and transformation projects to improve efficiency and adaptability.Drive enterprise initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders across departments, aligning project goals with strategic objectives, and delivering measurable outcomes.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Managed and coordinated various projects, ensuring timely and successful completion. Implemented project management methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services, maintaining project timelines and budgets.Identified opportunities for process improvements and implemented strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance workflow and productivity.Oversaw accounting tasks, including monthly reconciliation for accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.

St. Louis, Mo, United States

Cultivated cross-functional partnerships, providing digital expertise that reduced processing times and enhanced collaboration among clients and technology vendors.Conducted comprehensive analyses and optimization of client processes, procedures, and technology, leading to strategic plans that markedly improved operational efficiency and reduced errors.Leveraged deep knowledge in digital innovations, such as eClose and eNote, to foster enhancements in transparency and accessibility, thereby contributing to notable transaction cost savings.Ensured rigorous compliance with regulatory standards for all digital solutions, mitigating risks and reinforcing ethical practices, which were instrumental in minimizing operational vulnerabilities and upholding industry integrity.

St. Louis, Mo, United States

Managed digital partnerships, fostering sustainable collaborations with approved partners to enhance strategic alignment and operational excellence, boosting digital adoption rates.Drove digital adoption through strategic collaboration, showcasing the impact of digital transformation on operational efficiency and ethical business practices.Streamlined communication of digital system updates, enhancing stakeholder engagement and ensuring alignment with industry-leading digital practices.Developed a comprehensive digital partner capability matrix, strengthening partnership foundations and ensuring long-term strategic alignment and collaboration success.

Earth City, Mo

Directed major regulatory initiatives, such as Correspondent lender pricing and TRID II, fostering a culture of ethical compliance and ensuring all projects completed on time or ahead of schedule, establishing a new standard for project delivery excellence.Drove the strategic realignment of operations to align with corporate goals, leading to transformative improvements in operational processes and reinforcing ethical lending practices across the division.Orchestrated the successful implementation of digital initiatives, and restructuring business models to enhance efficiency and transparency.

O'Fallon, Missouri, United States

Ensured strict adherence to federal and state regulations, such as HOEPA and points and fees thresholds, by promoting ethical practices and consumer protection, maintaining complete compliance with key regulatory standards.Implemented expert compliance support for privacy and data protection (Regulation P/GLBA), enhancing stakeholder trust and strengthening information security across all initiatives.Led the creation and execution of innovative compliance monitoring processes, working closely with business units to identify and mitigate potential risks, and minimize operational vulnerabilities.

O'Fallon, Missouri, United States

Provided comprehensive support for controls, risks, and compliance, integrating closely with front-office processes to ensure robust governance and adherence to regulations, thereby enhancing ethical business practices and operational transparency.Spearheaded the implementation of detective and preventative controls to reduce operational and regulatory risks, improving risk management practices and strengthening the integrity of front-office processes.Directed a series of projects focused on process, control, and system improvements from start to finish, leading to enhancements in operational efficiency and the alignment of business operations with industry best practices.Provided audit processes to guarantee transparency and accountability across the board, conducting internal and external audits that maintained the highest standards of thoroughness and regulatory compliance.

O'Fallon, Missouri, United States

Spearheaded the planning and successful execution of strategic projects within Correspondent Lending Operations, driving improvements in operational processes and efficiency.Cultivated robust cross-functional collaborations with Legal, Compliance, and IT departments to identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring seamless process integration and enhanced compliance.Engaged closely with business owners to ensure that risk management strategies are fully aligned with business needs and requirements, fostering a proactive approach to risk mitigation and operational excellence.

O'Fallon, Missouri, United States

Directed the Risk and Control Testing Group, overseeing the completion of monthly Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) tests and facilitating transparent communication with business units.Innovated and deployed new process and control testing methodologies for business and sales operations, including the maintenance of corrective action plans and effective issue resolution management.Managed compliance and control projects, leading the creation of in-business exception Management Information Systems (MIS) for improved operational monitoring and oversight.

O'Fallon, Missouri, United States

Centralized operations support for the Mortgage Division, managing critical tasks such as title fee entry and the processing of 4506-T and SSA-89 forms, ensuring streamlined operations.Directed a 45-member team across two locations, driving improvements in operational efficiency and team productivity through effective leadership and management practices.Championed cross-training initiatives, strategically allocating resources based on workflow volume, which facilitated expense reduction and enhanced operational flexibility.Managed