Rachel Ross
@rachelross
Head of Strategy and Risk with deep reporting, governance, and remediation expertise.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a compliance and risk professional with almost 10 years of experience, including over five years focused on Reporting & Governance and Risk Management & Analytics at a global bank. I drive streamlined processes and clear regulatory communications to reduce operational burden and risk.
As Head of Strategy, Reporting & Governance, I served as a subject-matter expert challenging key operating controls, designed an automated Tableau solution for regulatory remediation, and reduced work volume and turnaround time for major reporting tasks by 60%.
I have led teams for the past four years, managed remediation tracking for 500+ regulatory obligations, synthesized reconciliation reporting tied to billions in blocked property, and prepared both statistical trend analyses and qualitative reports for senior leadership.
I prioritize practical, executable remedial actions, plain-English management and regulatory communications, and close collaboration with stakeholders and regulators to strengthen controls and ensure timely completion of remediation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
DBAppointed subject-matter expert to review and challenge key operating controls, designed an automated Tableau solution for regulatory remediation, and reduced work volume and turnaround time for OFAC/block reporting by 60% while managing regulatory communications.
DBLed reconciliation and MIS reporting for blocked property and rejected reports, delivered statistical and qualitative post-transaction analysis to senior leadership, and supported sanctions-relevant reporting to competent authorities.
DBProduced reconciliation and MIS reports for blocked property, conducted post-transaction investigations with statistical trend analysis, and summarized control results into actionable reporting for team leads.
DBManaged compliance transformation to complete 500+ regulatory obligations, provided compliance advice across risk areas, conducted reviews, and prepared senior-management reports with remediation recommendations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FLFlorida Coastal School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
Juris Doctor degree focused on legal practice and regulatory compliance.
UFUniversity of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Activities and societies: Co-Chair of Women on Wallstreet (3 years)
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with coursework relevant to law enforcement and regulatory frameworks.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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