WORK EXPERIENCE
Deutsche Bank . New York, New York Compliance/Legal
Consultant, 8/2012-present
. Created key operating procedures for compliance manuals, including
updating for regulatory changes/SEC audits and streamlining processes
to create manageable, long-term solutions.
. Oversaw implementation of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street
Reform and Consumer Protection Act by conducting CFTC Swap Dealer
Registration, including creating policies, conducting quality control,
documenting results, and identifying potential risks.
. Analyzed trade surveillance reports, created alerts, performed
investigations, and documented outcomes to manage broker-dealer
surveillance risk and to ensure internal and regulatory compliance for
both employee and institutional trade monitoring specifically trading
ahead of research, trading ahead of market events, watch list, and
restricted list.
. Addressed inquiries from various business units throughout the company
to ensure compliance with new company policies and procedures,
applicable laws, and regulations.
. Trained and oversaw junior anlayst on new operating procedures.
Brown Brothers Harriman . New York, New York Legal
Consultant, 4/2012 - 7/2012
. Managed due diligence contractual risk investigation into BBH's PWM
line of business to help identify and address future risk exposure for
BBH's business strategies.
. Evaluated potential risks and outlined plan to address specific issues
for investment management clients, including outsourcing and
acquisitions dealing directly with BBH's Risk Management Group,
Compliance Group, and Global Services.
. Created a database to track investment management contracts to
minimize contractual risk, identify client issues, and maintain client
relationships.
. Negotiated service, operational, and technology contracts with third
party vendors for the Office of the General Counsel.
Tower Legal Consulting . New York, New York Legal/Compliance
Consultant, 2010 - 2012
. Conducted compliance, quality control, and technical issue reviews for
major litigation cases, regulatory overhauls and internal
investigations for clients in the financial services industry.
. Planned and conducted examinations to evaluate compliance regulations
concerning evolving consumer banking regulatory issues like AML/KYC
documentation issues, due diligence standards, and insider trading
investigations.
. Planned and conducted examinations regarding BSA, AML/KYC, OFAC, FCPA,
1933 Act, 1934 Act, and 1940 Act regulations and other federal
securities laws.
. Assessed the quality and effectiveness of a client's procedures to
prepare for trial or a new regulatory environment while evaluating the
client's unique position and legal situation.
Second City Realty . Chicago, Illinois
Partner, 2006 - 2009
. Owned and operated boutique real estate brokerage and development
company.
. Practiced real estate law, managed sales, obtained financing, and
worked closely with developers to streamline projects.
EDUCATION AND LICENSES
M.B.A., University of Cape Town; Cape Town, South Africa; December 2009
J.D., DePaul University College of Law; Chicago, Illinois; December 2006
B.A., Business and Marketing, Michigan State University; East Lansing,
Michigan; December 2000
Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, 2007
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) 2013
Systems: Microsoft Office Suite, Actimize, Bloomberg, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw,
Cresta, World Check, Intuit, Relativity, Clearwell, and Lotus Notes.