Contact Representative Compliance Specialist

HENRY DOBRY

E: *****.*****@*****.*** M: 516-***-**** Forest Hills, NY 11375

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/HenryDobry

Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist

Accomplished and dedicated Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist who has designed and implemented a comprehensive regulatory compliance and operations risk assessment and compliance program to independently and objectively identify and assess risks, evaluate controls, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and established policies, procedures, and best practices throughout the enterprise. Executes a comprehensive Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and sanctions compliance program. Resourceful in obtaining industry and regulatory acumen required to complete high risk and complex compliance risk assessments. Core competencies include:

Bank Secrecy Act / AML / OFAC Compliance Risk Assessments and Programs – Lending and Financial Programs - Governance and Compliance MRA Remediation - Risk Assessments – Financial Crimes Investigations and EDD Review Analyst PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Holtsville, NY

Contact Representative – October 11, 2022 to Present Role is a 40 hour weekly 4PM to 12:30AM G-5 Tour of Duty responsible for providing over-the-phone technical assistance to individual taxpayers and tax returns. Updating, adjusting, and perfecting financial accounts and records applying the tax code while addressing a wide range of issues to assist taxpayers in understanding and meeting their tax responsibilities. Provide authoritative tax law assistance and take action to resolve taxpayers’ tax issues, including releasing tax refunds, analyzing the taxpayers’ ability to pay, initiating liens, adjusting accounts, and negotiating payment plans. DIME COMMUNITY BANK, Whitestone, NY

BSA Compliance Specialist – October 2019 to May 2021 Role began on a 40 hour weekly temporary basis and evolved into a 36.25 weekly full time position responsible for completing monthly EDD Reviews on assigned High Risk businesses and reporting potential suspicious activity to the SAR Review Committee, and other responsibilities as assigned. Enhanced and automated the EDD review and reporting process to a PDF file with dual digital signature certification feature for a completely contactless and remote work functional EDD management system. Prepared supporting work papers and files for Internal Audit review. Chinatown Federal Savings Bank, New York, NY

Vice President, Risk Management and BSA Compliance Officer – September 2015 to June 2016 Role was a 37.25 hour weekly full time position with the responsible for the enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance function for the Bank. Enhance the Bank Secrecy Act / Anti- Money Laundering and OFAC compliance risk assessment and policy. Updated risk assessments and compliance policies and procedures with the latest regulatory guidance from the CFPB, OCC, FDIC, and FFIEC. Coordinated with senior management to enforce BSA requirements for new account products and relationships including KYC and CDD procedures, customer site visits and EDD for existing customers, and enhanced EDD monitoring of suspicious activity for high risk accounts. Ensured accurate and timely reporting of CTR’s and SAR’s to FINCEN. Ensure timely completion of OFAC reviews and periodic scans. Completed periodic 314a, 314b, and special requests in a timely basis. Maintained the compliance training curriculum for all Bank employees including the Board of Directors. Lead the annual regulatory compliance examination and liaise with regulators to remediate issues and matters requiring attention. Maintained the outsourced third party vendor management system file and negotiate contractual relationships. Reported monthly Bank Secrecy Act Compliance activity and outstanding issues to the Board of Directors. Appointed SAR Committee, CRA and SAFE Act compliance chairperson. Astoria Bank, Lake Success, NY

Lead Compliance Auditor – April 2014 to June 2015

Role was a 37.25 hour weekly full time position with the responsibility to lead and manage financial and compliance audits, supervising and coordinating work assignments among audit team members, and planning the audit scope and test work by effectively analyzing and assessing risk. Evaluate the system of internal controls for efficiency and effectiveness. Maintain the necessary knowledge, skills, and disciplines to ensure compliance with the firm’s policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulations. Keep informed of changes in risks to the firm, including changes in regulatory requirements and expectations of regulatory agencies such as the OCC, CFPB, and FRB. Review and amend compliance audit programs, scope, and test work attributes and sample sizes to ensure audit objectives are met, and risks are mitigated. Provide guidance and training to staff during the audits. Prepare and submit final audit reports to appropriate management to discuss areas of concern and reach agreement on management’s commitment and corrective measures to be taken. Evaluate staff performance assigned to audit, including assessing skills and knowledge, and communicate formal staff reviews and progress to audit management. Complete special projects, investigations and other accountabilities independently, as required. MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Maspeth, NY Chief Internal Auditor – March 2000 to April 2014

Role was a 37.25 hour weekly full time position with responsibility to design and implement an enterprise-wide, risk-based audit methodology, schedule, and compliance program in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991, that assessed the quality and adequacy of the internal control structure of the association’s financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and information technology control environment; Reported internal audit activity, including the status of audit exceptions, matters requiring attention, and corrective maintenance implemented by senior management to the Audit Committee on a periodic basis; Directed audit staff in the development and implementation of meticulous and comprehensive audit programs that tested the control environment, for regulatory compliance and reporting to the Office of The Comptroller of the Currency; Closely liaised with regulators, the external audit team, and other consultants during annual safety and soundness and compliance examinations. Appointed the Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy administrator; Responsible for hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development of internal audit personnel. DIME COMMUNITY BANKSHARES, Brooklyn, NY

Deputy Auditor – February 1986 to March 2000

Role was a 36.25 hour weekly full time position with the responsibility to assist the chief internal auditor and other stakeholders in the implementation of the enterprise risk assessment, audit program frequency and annual schedule; Prepared quarterly activity reports for Audit Committee and Board of Directors; Implemented a comprehensive Bank Secrecy Act compliance Audit Program throughout the branch network; Completed compliance and financial audits in the lending and investment areas; Assisted Director of Internal Audit with administrative duties of the department including the scheduling and supervision of audit staff during assigned audit engagements; Liaised with regulators, external auditors, and consultants during the annual review of Bank financial statements, safety and soundness, and compliance examinations.

EDUCATION

Passed Certification Assessment to qualify as a HUD Certified Counselor – October 2022 Certified Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Specialist – CAMS-FCI - 2019 M.B.A. in Strategic Executive Leadership, Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY - 2014 Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) – 2008 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY – 1991 VOLUNTEER/SERVICE

LGBT NETWORK, Astoria, NY – May 2021 to Present

Two hours as requested and needed to cut ribbons for National Coming Out Day, and Pride month on multiple days.

PS. 101 School in the Gardens Parent Teachers Association – September 2022 to Present Three hours devoted to set up, clean up, and crowd control at Halloween Monster Mash in October and Sales Tax register at Book Fair fund raising events.

NETWORKING GROUPS

ACAMS, New York Chapter

ACAMS, US Capital Chapter

The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG), Alum OUT PROS, Member

Contact this candidate