Phil Vigars
Buffalo, New York **224
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EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Concentration in Management with a Minor in History
EXPERIENCE
BHG Inc (2021 – Present)
Compliance Monitoring & Testing Analyst Buffalo, NY (remote)
Perform monthly process test reviews for SMS Sales, Lead Aggregator, Closing, Funding, Marketing, Collections, Complaints, Credit Card and Credit Underwriting (Counteroffer and Decline)
Conduct testing while encompassing BHG’s Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and follow Regulation B under ECOA, Regulation Z, UDAAP, TCPA, and FDCPA
Upload and track finding issues that were found during monthly test reviews
Collaborate with Business Unit Managers to understand RCSA
Utilize Department Policies, Data Reports, Power Bi, Business Unit Matrixs and Pivot Tables
Utilize Microsoft Excel to Filter and Sort Data used for Testing
Assist in FDIC exam requests for Senior Management
Create Department SOP’s
M & T Bank (2017 – 2021) Buffalo NY
Senior Compliance Analyst
Analyze 6 months customer transactions to ensure no illegal activity is occurring and assess any risks to the company while abiding to procedures and regulations
Research update and validate KYC information per BSA/AML and OFAC Risk Assessments
Resolve Customer Identification Program (CIP) infraction tickets from Retail locations
Utilize a variety of search tools and databases including World Compliance, LexisNexus, Oracle Mantas and Microsoft Excel
Compliance Analyst I (2016 – 2017)
Function as a part of Bank Secretary Act/Anti-Money Laundering program remediation effort
Report and validate customer KYC information
Research and report on customer transactions including check, wire and electronic deposits
Utilize a variety of search tools and databases including LexisNexus report, Oracle Mantas, bank systems, Microsoft Excel and internet search engines
ACHIEVEMENTS & MEMBERSHIP
Eagle Scout Rank Earned December 2009
Perform ad hoc process review for Adverse Action Notice (AAN), Limited Promised Guarantor (LPG), Life Insurance policy and Reimbursement Service Fee (RSF)