Mina S. Rizkalla, Cfe, Cams Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Hired by board of directors to own all aspects of enterprise risk management, BSA, compliance management, and information security programs of $1.8B banking operation and provide guidance on policies, procedures, process, and reporting aligned with regulatory requirements. Deliver forward-looking risk visibility.● Immediately identified deficiencies and regulatory compliance issues with BSA, compliance management, and enterprise risk management programs. Directed significant restructure to pass examinations by strategically hiring top talent, securing key vendors, and optimizing processes to create sustainability and ensure program success. ● Revamped both underperforming Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and compliance management system (CMS) regulatory monitoring programs. Produced satisfactory results for audits and examinations following 3 years of unsatisfactory audits under prior leadership.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Directed team of 20 in BSA compliance and operational fraud prevention at $3.5B subsidiary of $120B foreign bank. Developed 2 BSA programs, delivering high level of compliance with BSA/AML-related laws and regulations while gaining extensive experience in managing foreign regulators to meet parent bank’s Taiwanese regulatory expectations.● Ideated and rolled out online account, opening banking platform compliant with state and federal regulatory expectations.

Pasadena, Ca, Us

Hired for extensive institutional experience and BSA, fraud, and compliance background to strategically strengthen $30B bank’s ability to comply with all regulatory requirements effectively and efficiently. Collaborated across departments to drive risk management, policy implementation, compliance monitoring, and continuous program development. ● Drew upon talent as “fixer” to build strong teams, tools, and processes, correcting deficiencies and implementing $5M AML system to support bank’s rapid growth from $5B to $30B. ● Acted as BSA/risk project manager for bank’s acquisition of MetroBank Houston, integrating risk and BSA compliance into existing infrastructure. Aligned policies, procedures, customers, products, and services with East West Bank’s organizational mission and vision. Oversaw 2 independent BSA programs for 1 year until integration of core systems.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Controlled all aspects of bank’s compliance program with $30B network of retail branches across Southern California. Provided leadership to team of 25-30. Gained extensive M&A experience running separate BSA/AML/fraud programs for all 3 financial institutions acquired from Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ● Facilitated integration with the OneWest platform; created project plan, introduced systems, and hired individuals to promote bank’s growth. Served as strategic business advisor and cultivated strong relationships with business stakeholders; reported to board and executive management and engaged with regulators.

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