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Andrew Friedman

@andrewfriedman

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Accomplished compliance and legal professional with extensive expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values compliance expertise and fosters professional growth.

I am an accomplished compliance and legal professional with a robust background in compliance advising, program building, and risk management. My experience spans various roles where I have successfully built and operationalized compliance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements while fostering strong relationships with bank partners. Currently, I serve as the Principal at Cascade Fintech Compliance, where I provide comprehensive compliance advising for fintechs and startups, helping them navigate the complexities of regulatory landscapes.

Throughout my career, I have held senior positions at notable organizations, including Dave and LendingClub, where I led significant compliance initiatives. My expertise in developing vendor management programs, compliance training, and monitoring frameworks has been instrumental in enhancing compliance operations. I pride myself on being a trusted adviser, capable of translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable strategies for business units, thereby driving compliance maturity and growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal

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Cascade Fintech Compliance

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Provide comprehensive compliance advising for fintechs and startups, including serving on Compliance Advisory Boards. Offer services such as compliance consulting on regulations, bank partner relationships, and compliance program development.

Banking Relationships

Senior Compliance Program Manager

Dave

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Built and operationalized major aspects of Dave’s compliance program, including vendor management, monitoring, policies, and procedures. Led the formalization and standardization of compliance-related policies and processes.

Compliance Program Management Vendor Management Compliance

Senior Compliance Manager

LendingClub

Feb 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Key member of the Compliance Management Program team, owning Regulatory Change, Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Compliance Risk programs. Developed enhanced due diligence programs and directed Regulatory Change Management projects.

Regulatory Change Assessments Risk Assessment Compliance Training

Vice President, Commercial Lending Compliance Officer

MUFG Union Bank

Jan 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years 1 month)

Primary compliance resource for commercial lending business lines, owning risk assessments, policies, monitoring, and process development. Developed regulatory requirements and maintained relationships with management teams.

Commercial Lending Compliance Risk Assessment Policy Development Regulatory Requirements Relationship Management

Lending Compliance Officer

BECU

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Provided regulatory, risk management, and legal support for consumer lending matters. Led compliance resources for lending products and managed compliance monitoring and controls development.

Regulatory Risk Management Compliance Monitoring

Compliance Specialist

BECU

Jul 2012 - Jan 2016 (3 years 6 months)

Provided regulatory compliance and risk management support to the Compliance Department. Conducted compliance reviews and supported the build-out of a new compliance management system.

Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Compliance Management