Sterling, Illinois, United States
Lead the Continuous Improvement Education Program Provides assistance to and acts as a resource/advisor to Six Sigma Black Belts & Green Belts Conducts special data analysis projects Identify and scopes new process improvement projects
• Completion of field work including regulatory compliance exams with an emphasis on BSA/AML • Prepared documentation in conformance with the firm’s quality control standards • Effectively interviewed appropriate client personnel • Produced written reports that accurately communicated audit findings • Maintained ongoing communication with engagement manager and other leaders
Risk Officer & Security Officer (2/2012-8/2013) • Managed BSA/AML/OFAC & Compliance functions • Maintained all policies company wide • Performed internal audits within various departments • Implemented Jack Henry Yellow Hammer (BSA and Fraud Modules) • Coordinated annual BSA/AML & Compliance training for all bank employees • FDIC examination and external audit preparation liaison • Monitored the Bank’s Security Program BSA/AML/OFAC & Compliance Officer, Operations Manager & Security Officer • Managed a team of 10 people (deposit/loan operations & customer service department) • Implemented Jack Henry Vertex Teller Capture system • Managed BSA/AML/OFAC & Compliance functions • FDIC examination and external audit preparation liaison • Coordinated annual BSA/AML & Compliance training for all bank employees • Developed, implemented and administered the Bank’s Security Program
Project Manager Officer (4/2010-10/2010) • Planned, executed and finalized projects in regard to bank sale • Coordinated efforts of team members • Delivered projects consistent with bank strategy BSA/AML/OFAC Specialist (12/2007-4/2010) • Performed investigations and worked computer generated alerts • Prepared and filed Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings (if applicable) • Organized and monitored daily production within the BSA/AML department • Maintained the monthly departmental reports • Managed updates to the AMCORE BSA/AML department manual • OCC examination and external audit preparation liaison • Served as the SAR Committee facilitator BSA/AML C&D Workout Team (5/2007-12/2007) • Served as one of three team members responsible for AMCORE’s BSA/AML Initiative & Compliance project • Team Leader of the OFAC team, Policy & Procedure team & Reporting/Systems Support team • Developed and analyzed procedures and reports for different departments within AMCORE • Enhanced & developed current OFAC program • Coordinated personnel resources, schedules and tasks to meet a common deadline • Maintained the project plan via Microsoft Project Business Systems Analyst (8/2005-5/2007) • Worked on special projects pertaining to new loan products as well as ensured all compliance standards were met • Maintained documentation for enhancements put into the core system • Performed detailed enhancement testing to ensure the core system was functioning properly • Lead the team on annual core system enhancements within Jack Henry