Norman "Joe" Grewe
Orange, CA ***** H 714-***-**** C 714-***-**** ac40b7@r.postjobfree.com
Results-Oriented Banking Finance Professional Fostering Company Objectives and Goals
Collaborative, positive, creative leader with progressive background and proven success enhancing operational banking capabilities and driving business initiatives while controlling costs to achieve organizational objectives. Applies operational/accounting skills to improve company compliance efficiencies while directing employees to achieve significant results in operations improvements.
Core Competencies
Accounting
GL Certifications
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Month End Reconciliation
BSA / OFAC Compliance
FINCEN Certifications
Origination Loan servicing
Cash Management
Syndication Loan Servicing
Online Banking
Legal/Levies Subpoenas
Card Services
Remote Deposit Capture
AS400 Query Programming
JHA 20/20 – Symitar
Navigator
Cisco Finesse
SCO
Adjustments/Charge backs
Streamlining Processes
Syndication Loans
Wire Transfers (EUAC)
Lease Accounting
FISERV Precision
Cisco Secure
Back Office Operations
ACH
Access Manager
Professional Experience
First Foundation Bank
3 billion dollar bank in Irvine (Fiserv)
Vice President Digital Banking Manager (Nov 2017 - Feb 2018)
Manage all digital banking and treasury management products.
RDC Remote Deposit Capture
Positive Pay
ACH Origination
Wires
Online Setup
Account Analysis Setup
Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual tracking reports
California First National Bank.
Internet Only Bank, Irvine CA (JHA Streamline 20/20)
Vice President Operations Manager (2011 - 2017)
Oversee all operations for an internet only bank, Manage participation loans/boarding and servicing process, Syndication loan servicing increased from four to 184 loans in three years with no additional staff, Quarterly Accounting General Ledger Certifications, Run tax entries and enter on the state website for the bank, Rate committee/weekly rate reporting, Perform annual offsite Disaster Recovery testing Process all legal requests IE subpoenas, levies, garnishments, reclamations, franchise tax board, Run FINCEN/OFAC against customer database and report accordingly
Nara Bank.
3 billion dollar bank in Los Angeles (Fiserv)
Consultant/Business Analyst ( 2009 - 2010)
Consulted for a 3 billion dollar bank. Analyzing the current bank platform "as is" and seeking out new vendors for Item Processing, Cash Management, Lending, Trade Finance and Internet Banking. Assisting with post-implementation cleanup with International wire system.
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
Credit Union, Tustin CA (JHA Symitar)
Manager Payroll Services (2008 - 2009)
Managed a staff of 14 employees who processed, ACH, Wire Transfers (EUAC), NSF Drafts, Return Deposited Items, Reclamations, Large Dollar Return Notifications, Processed Payroll for School Employees, Open Online Accounts and Mail in Account Applications. Coached employees for improved performance by creating weekly one on one meetings.
Western Corporate Federal Credit Union
Corporate Credit Union, San Dimas CA
Director of Member Support (2006 - 2008)
Directed a staff of four managers and 68 employees. The departments included research and adjustments, wire room (EUAC), back office, and returns. Developed and maintained controls, training, and standards for the effective management of personnel. Provided statistical information to assist in the business planning process and prepared tactical plans and budgets for the VP of item processing.
Citizens Independent Bank
Community Bank, St. Louis Park MN
Customer Service/FINCEN/OFAC/BSA Compliance Officer (2005 - 2006)
Managed back office operations for four branches. Functions of the department for the bank are as follows: CIF maintenance, CIF verification, fedline wires (EUAC)/ach (incoming, outgoing, returns, savings bonds orders, reclamations, on-line banking), wires/ach verification, rejected items processing, return deposited item processing, municipal bond processing, NSF check returns, savings overdrafts, large dollar item verification processing, foreign check processing, charge off accounts, on-line banking/bill pay, check card/atm card (issuance, maintenance, verification, disputes), and all OFAC/BSA reporting for the bank.
TCF National Bank Minnesota
Minneapolis MN
Held many positions over a 14 year period (1990 - 2004) Teller/Financial Analyst/Accountant II/ Staff Accountant for Branch Operations/Item Processing/ OBC IRA Supervisor/ Returns Supervisor/ Adjustments Supervisor/ Teller Line Supervisor/ Lead Trainer 80 Branches/ Batch Supervisor
Education, Affiliations
-MBA, University of Phoenix
-Bachelor of Science Finance, University of Phoenix
-AA Rock Valley College
Professional Associations:
-Financial Services Regulation
-Wespay
-BCG Bankers Compliance Group
Training Classes
Truth in Savings Act (Reg DD), Electronic Funds Transfer Act (Reg E), Reserve Requirements for Depository Institutions (Reg D), Expedited Funds Availability Act (Reg CC), BSA/AML Complying with the BSA, BSA/AML CIP Basics, Information Security and Red Flags, Privacy for Customer Contact Personnel.