Larry DeRogatis
@larryderogatis
Versatile risk and operations professional with 10+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a versatile and detail-oriented risk and operations professional with over 10 years of experience in financial services, internal controls, and process improvement. My expertise lies in identifying and mitigating operational and compliance risks, particularly within banking and fintech environments. I have a proven track record of enhancing workflows, supporting enterprise risk programs, and promoting regulatory compliance.
Currently, I serve as a Senior Consultant at Herbein & Company, where I lead audits for financial institutions and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls. My previous roles at Cross River Bank and KPMG have further honed my skills in governance, risk assessment, and internal audit. I am particularly passionate about financial crime prevention and financial risk management, having successfully implemented strategies to prevent fraud and strengthen control frameworks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Consultant
Herbein & Company, Inc.
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Led audits for financial institutions ranging from $100M to $10B in assets, with an emphasis on operational risk and regulatory compliance. Provided clients with actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls and risk posture.
Senior Quality Control Associate
Cross River Bank
Mar 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Oversaw the Governance team within Operations, conducting self-assessments to verify policy compliance and uncover risk exposure. Supported initiatives aimed at improving internal controls and business continuity.
Senior Associate, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk
KPMG, LLP
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)
Led internal audit engagements and assessed risk for Fortune 500 clients. Worked closely with stakeholders to design audit programs and controls aligned with enterprise risk frameworks.
Internal Auditor
OceanFirst Bank
Jan 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Performed internal audits and control assessments with a focus on process compliance, fraud risk, and remediation tracking. Maintained a centralized tracker for audit findings and remediation efforts.
Risk Analyst
Provident Bank
May 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Supported the enterprise risk management (ERM) program, conducting assessments, monitoring risk indicators, and maintaining policy documentation. Played a key role in implementing a new ERM platform to monitor operational risk items.
Loan Servicing Representative
Provident Bank
Sep 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 8 months)
Managed commercial and residential loan servicing, ensuring accuracy in loan data and regulatory compliance. Processed escrow analysis for over 500 customers and ensured accurate reporting.
Bank Teller
Provident Bank
Apr 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 5 months)
Provided daily banking services while ensuring compliance with anti-fraud and operational procedures. Detected and prevented multiple instances of fraudulent activity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration
2014 - 2017
Grade: 3.60 / 4.00
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, focusing on strategic project management, applied business strategy, leadership, and operations management. Achieved a GPA of 3.60/4.00, demonstrating strong academic performance in core business disciplines.
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