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Trevor Thompson

Fort Mill,SC

Summary

Trevor is a highly skilled visionary-integrator combination with advanced knowledge and experience within; business environment concepts, change management, Risk and Control Self-Assessment “RCSA,” internal controls lifecycle, regulatory implications, Quality Assurance/Control “QA/QC,” His practice areas include; seven years of direct regulatory research work within large law firms, and eighteen years within financial services of which twelve years included direct experience in Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Banking, Consumer Small & Business Banking suite of Laws, Rules, and Regulatory framework applicability, front-line and Operational Risk management “Ops Risk,” and business process “BPM”/control management, expert level data analytics, structured debt products, Sarbanes-Oxley Act “SOX”, and project management. Trevor demonstrates the ability to consistently, socialize complex deliverables in a clear and concise manner, build strong cross-functional relationships, produce accurate and timely deliverables, manage large data sets, and manage multiple tasks. His professional and intellectual curiosity has afforded him additional training and experience in: business administration, contract law, Appraisals Disclosure Rights, Bankruptcy Due Diligence, Beneficial Ownership, Unclaimed Property and Escheatment, and various Federal and State level Regulations including but not limited to; ADA Accommodation, Flood Disaster Protection Act (FDPA), Fair Lending Regulation B, Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP) Price/Process Price Record Keeping, Permissible Purpose under FCRA, Privacy of Consumer Financial Information, Regulation U- Margin & Purpose Credits, Financial Institutions Reform Recovery & Enforcement (FIRREA), Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). He is currently looking for a suitable position where he can: share his passion and enthusiasm for risk, controls and regulatory applicability, further develop his career, and have an immediate impact on assigned tasks. Driven and analytical, with passion for identifying and mitigating potential risks. Possesses foundational knowledge in risk assessment and management, along with proficiency in data analysis and regulatory compliance. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance organizational resilience and safeguard assets. Analytical [Job Title] equipped with in-depth understanding of financial risks associated with range of organizational actions. Focused on helping clients limit or balance risk against reward for optimal decision-making. Easily handles complex data to understand potential impacts, break down risk and develop recommendations. Risk management professional with proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to protect organizational interests. Known for collaborative approach and results-driven mindset, consistently adapting to changing scenarios and fostering team cohesion. Expertise in risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. Developed skills in high-stakes environment, focusing on risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and data analysis. Strong ability to adapt and apply these skills to new challenges. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strategic mindset and analytical expertise to drive positive outcomes. Results-driven risk management professional with strong analytical skills and keen ability to assess and mitigate potential threats. Proven track record of enhancing organizational safety through collaborative efforts and strategic planning. Skilled in crisis management, compliance, and data analysis. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective communication in dynamic environments. Successful at reviewing suspicious activities and uncovering fraud. Experienced in meticulously and methodically assessing merchant portfolio batches each day. Excellent reporting and documentation skills. Offering strong analytical abilities and keen eye for identifying potential risks, coupled with readiness to learn and develop in risk management field. Contributes insights into risk assessment methodologies and regulatory frameworks. Ready to use and develop skills in data analysis and compliance in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Operational Risk Officer, Vice President

Wells Fargo Bank
01.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for providing Operational Risk guidance, oversight, and support relative to five Small & Business Banking Lines of Business, SB Products, SB Strategic Initiatives and Change Management, SB Accounts Originations and Onboarding Services, SB Prospecting, and SB Underwriting Services with a goal to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks that arises from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems or external events through New Business Initiatives, Issues Management, and 'RCSA' activities
  • Managed portfolio includes; 38 Operational Risks (High-1 Mod-13; Low-24), 183 Unique Controls (Key-172; Non-Key- 11), 24 Ops Risks under Issue Management, sixty Operational Risk with Major Compliance Requirements 'MCRs.'
  • Active engagement in key SBB’s risk governance routines inclusive of strategic planning sessions, governance committees and business reviews
  • Build strong relationships with Business Managers, IRM teams, and Group Control Executive teams to ensure appropriate alignment and prioritization teams to promote a strong operational risk culture
  • Development of monitoring activity for various risk disciplines including End User Computing Tools, Model usage, and Ops Risk with aligned MCRs
  • Develop and deliver oversight content summarizing the results of the independent risk assessments
  • Evaluate cross-program and cross-group analytics to identify opportunities and best practices to influence stronger risk management practices by the business
  • Identify, escalate, and challenge LOB with risk management results and expected business outcomes
  • Influence appropriate risk management prioritization by the front line to enable the business to meet strategic objectives, while meeting operational risk program expectations
  • Leverage experience to bring industry leading standards, practices and tools to the organization
  • Oversee and challenge the SBB function across all operational risk routines including – plan, identify and assess, control and mitigate, test and validate, monitor and report
  • Perform independent risk assessment of the SBB function, inclusive of emerging risks, Business Environment Changes, and New Business Initiatives
  • Review and challenge of the SBB function risk acceptances and new business initiatives
  • Use subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to provide independent oversight and credible challenge to the LOB’s operational risk management activities

Control Sr. Associate, Vice President

01.2020 - 05.2024
  • Designed and implemented standardized project plans, stakeholder communication, and reporting
  • Implemented and coordinated change management expectations and routines for processes to meet enterprise policy requirements
  • Train, and mentor peer and lower level staff on understanding of industry standards, 'RCSA' treatments, Control Procedure creation, and 'TOC' responses
  • Identify and assess business risks introduced through people, systems, government regulations, or other factors
  • Mitigated risks through identification, design, and credible challenge of; Line of Business 'LOB' controls and Shared controls that are automated, semi-automated, or manual in nature, and/or transference of risks
  • Align mitigating controls to accepted 'MRs', Legal Entities, and SHRP Issues
  • Maintain business aligned process, risk, control, 'MR', and identified issues in 'SHRP' system of record
  • Lead Facilitator for Business Banking and Small Business Administration 'RCSA' identification, calibration, and independent review consultation of front-line and operational risk management’s lifecycle
  • Lead management reporting covering program status, testing, issues, and risk reduction opportunities
  • Lead horizontal data reviews for high, medium, and low rated data sets of existing front-line and operational risks, internal controls and 'MR' environments
  • Manage ongoing business changes and updates to risk, control, and Major Requirement 'MR' environments
  • Partner with business leaders to mediate complex issues, influence change, and open pathways for greater understanding of preventative risk indicators and detective test result remediation(s)
  • Project lead for virtual and in-person teams related to, Risk Assessable Unit (RAU) build-outs, large data reviews, Issue Management tracking, Control Procedure scripting, Quality Assurance testing, Data Quality analytics, and Compliance testing and validation
  • Relationship Owner for Middle Market Banking_ Small Business Administration RCSA inventory
  • Support business processes TOC activities including facilitation of required actions/responses post-testing

Sr. Business Control Specialist- CRE Risk and Controls

Bank of America
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Analyzed and review 'PRC' profile including: statements, triggers, limits, and taxonomy alignment
  • Constructed and maintained a robust 'PRC' inventory for low, medium, and high-risk functions
  • Designed, implemented, and measured cross-functional 'TOCs' and quantitative measures within triggers and limits for 'SOX' key controls and all Make Increase Renew or Extending 'MIRE' events
  • Mitigated Operational and Regulatory risk environments through preventive and detective Controls and supported TOCs
  • Enhanced control performance & effectiveness through automation and robotics solutions
  • Increased organization memory through the migration/retiring of various Systems of Records
  • Interacted with executives, unit managers, team leads, and individual contributors on industry trends
  • Led best-in-class reporting of control effectiveness including 'Go-to-Green' planning for missed metrics
  • Led cross-functional high-risk process reviews and enhancements across horizontal business units
  • Led identification and solutions of audit issues for vertical and horizontal business units
  • Led 'On/Offshore' strategic 'TOC' activities and migration within face-face and virtual environments
  • Managed risk exposure through mitigation, transference, acceptance, or avoidance
  • Provided quality assurance and control over operations’ high-risk processes
  • Provided an independent assessment of control and risk issues for senior leadership team
  • Partnered with and advise global operational business units on key manual and systemic controls
  • Performed periodic RCSA reviews for process alignment and key control calibration

Operations Analyst- Commercial Real Estate

Bank of America
12.2015 - 01.2017
  • Led high risk process 'TOC' activities, automation and engagements
  • Led business unit’s adoption and engagement of 'OCC Flood' enhancements
  • Owned and standardized Underwriting Variance 'UV' procedures and data capture
  • Performed in-cycle 'TOC' related to: 'MIRE' events, Underwriting Variances, Flood engagements
  • Prepared for and served as point of contact for end-to-end Annual Audits, Self-Identified Audit Issues
  • Provided Executive Summary points on assigned tasks as related to Enterprise initiatives
  • Prepared various management reports including; Loan Matured/Maturing, Past Due, and Flood Reports

Relationship QA Administrator- Wholesale Credit

Bank of America
02.2014 - 12.2015
  • Designed, developed, and deployed macro-enabled consolidated reports
  • Identified and escalated 'Self-Identified Audit Issues.'
  • Led pre-close activities for bi-lateral and syndicated complex large loan structures
  • Participated in collateral account data 'QA' activities
  • Led business unit’s 'National Flood Insurance Program,' 'QA,' and attestation mandate
  • Reviewed and abstracted loan documents prepared by outside counsel
  • Valuated and monitored borrowing base and investor total risk exposure

Cash Manager- CMBS/CRE Structured Finance

Bank of America
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Provided expert level consultancy on cash management systems and treasury product utilization
  • Implemented practices and procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work product
  • Initiated and monitored waterfall accounting for large capital loan structures
  • Reviewed and monitored loans for Flood Insurance and Dept Service Coverage Ration compliance
  • Reviewed and reported on investor share allocation and securitized dept pool to rating agencies
  • Performed business unit’s compliance review, remediation, and reporting
  • Performed ongoing reporting support for government agencies and investor inquires

Acquisitions Analysis- CMBS/Real Estate Structured Finance

Bank of America
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Converted manual Letter of Credit workflow to automated 'QA' and data mining activities
  • Engineered and implemented automated Quality Control Matrix and Securitization Data tape
  • Reviewed complex loan documents for on-boarding within specified deadlines

Staff Accountant- Law Firm

Jackson Lewis LLP
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Analyzed extensive documentation related to: investment funds, multi-entity, and distressed clients
  • Developed, deployed, and tested procedures for financial reporting and attestation
  • Developed and maintained internal 'SOX' practices for firm’s operations group

Senior Billing Coordinator/Research Analyst- Law Firm

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Researched and analyzed SOX compliance requirements and impacts applicable to public and private entities

Education

M.A. - Law, Wealth Management & Financial Planning

Regent University School of Law
01.2016

Masters of Business Administration - Accounting

The University of Phoenix, College of Graduate Business and Management
01.2004

Bachelor of Art -

Mercy College
01.1998

Skills

  • Business Operations
  • Business Process Management
  • Commercial Real Estate Cash-flow Systems
  • Expert-level Risk and Control Self-Assessment and lifecycle Management
  • Expert-level Legal Document Interpretation & Review
  • National Flood Insurance Compliance
  • Internal Controls
  • Organizational Memory
  • Project Management
  • Test of Controls
  • US Small Business Administration

Computersoftwareexpertise

Apple IOS, Windows Environment, Microsoft Office Suite- Access, Excel (Advanced), OneNote (Advanced), Outlook (Advanced), PowerPoint, Word, and Visio, ACBS, AFS, Control Management System, ORCIT (Key Measures, RAP and Reporting), Legal Management System, Loan IQ (Intermediate), Midland’s Enterprise, SharePoint, SHRP, PolicyTech.

Community Service

  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Charlotte Food Pantry
  • Pure Religion (Race against Human Trafficking)
  • Photography

Certification

Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager- Candidate

Timeline

Lead Operational Risk Officer, Vice President

Wells Fargo Bank
01.2021 - Current

Control Sr. Associate, Vice President

01.2020 - 05.2024

Sr. Business Control Specialist- CRE Risk and Controls

Bank of America
01.2017 - 01.2020

Operations Analyst- Commercial Real Estate

Bank of America
12.2015 - 01.2017

Relationship QA Administrator- Wholesale Credit

Bank of America
02.2014 - 12.2015

Cash Manager- CMBS/CRE Structured Finance

Bank of America
01.2007 - 01.2014

Acquisitions Analysis- CMBS/Real Estate Structured Finance

Bank of America
01.2006 - 01.2007

Staff Accountant- Law Firm

Jackson Lewis LLP
01.2002 - 01.2006

Senior Billing Coordinator/Research Analyst- Law Firm

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
01.2000 - 01.2002

Masters of Business Administration - Accounting

The University of Phoenix, College of Graduate Business and Management

Bachelor of Art -

Mercy College

M.A. - Law, Wealth Management & Financial Planning

Regent University School of Law
Trevor Thompson