SYED M. RAZA, MBA, CIA, CFE, CAMS, CRCMP
Founder and CEO
Strategic thinking, energetic and resourceful risk management executive with unique combination of internal audit, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, financial crimes, and project management expertise. Excellent track record of managing corporate and board expectations and designing effective and efficient internal control programs. Proven history of delivering practical and useful solutions to complex problems through innovation, technology, process improvement, and common sense. Demonstrated expertise in building cross-functional teams, driving ‘out of the box’ thinking, and building consensus. People leader who motivates and develops staff, delivering high levels of performance and retaining valued talent with a passion for community service.
Over the course of his career, Syed has led multiple audit and compliance teams, creating risk-based plans and establishing material reporting metrics for the management to focus on areas requiring attention. Syed specializes in serving as a trusted advisor and partner for business unit to ensure enterprise wide success.
PRINCE MCKNIGHT
Member of the Advisory Board, Executive Director – Risk and Compliance Services
Compliance and risk management executive with an extensive background in enterprise-wide regulatory compliance programs, including financial crimes compliance and community development/reinvestment. His background also includes oversight of consumer protections for banking services and other regulatory topics.
Over the course of his career, Prince has been an examiner, served in senior and executive roles in the financial industry, provided consulting expertise within the financial services sector, acted as advisory board member, instructor, and panelist for various BSA/AML functions for the American Bankers Association. He is recognized in the industry as a trusted advisor regarding risk management and compliance services.
OCC, FRB, FDIC, CFPB
Patriot Act, BSA, AML, and OFAC
FCPA Compliance Reviews, Training and Investigations
Fraud Investigations
Oil & Gas Services, Communications & Consulting Industries
Fair Lending, UDAAP, US Card Act, TILA, TISA, FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA, GLBA
Sarbanes-Oxley 404 & Internal Controls Framework
IFRS, GAAP, FASB, SAB, & PCAOB
Financial Statements, Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
Global Business Experience & Project Management. Business process improvements.
Enterprise Risk Management
Governance & Risk Framework
Financial, Operational & Forensic Audits, Audit Planning, Reporting & Assessments