Sharon Sam

Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
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Interim
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Pacifica, California, United States
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https://slsmgmtconsulting.com/
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Achievements


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Expertise
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Services
Management consulting Risk and compliance support; financial crimes advisory Policy and procedure creation or refresh Project management support Assessments and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency Fractional leadership support
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Employees overseen
550 employees
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Budget overseen
$ 36,000,000
Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
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Interim
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Pacifica, California, United States
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https://slsmgmtconsulting.com/
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Achievements

Why hire me in a fractional role
Experience
Strengths in this role: Leadership, Change Management, Transformation, Critical Thinking, Flexibility, Communication, Project and Program Management, Coaching, Operational Efficiency
Industry Group: Finance
Industry: Banking
Years of experience: 20 years
Industry Group: Finance
Industry: Financial Services
Years of experience: 20 years
Industry Group: Organization
Industry: Program Development
Years of experience: 15 years
Company name: Wells Fargo
Company size: 217,000 employees
Role in this company: I was responsible for customer onboarding and ensuring anti-money laundering and financial crimes regulations were met and customers were fully verified. I was hired during a time when the bank was under a consent order and was responsible integrating nine Wholesale banking business lines into one centralized operating model. I helped build out four hub sites in the US and three sites in India. At the highest point, I had about 350 team members under my supervision.
Strengths in this role: Leadership, Change Management, Transformation, Critical Thinking, Flexibility, Communication, Project and Program Management, Coaching, Operational Efficiency
Industry Group: High Tech
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Years of experience: 5 years
Industry Group: Organization
Industry: Consumer Services
Years of experience: 5 years
Company name: eBay, Inc.
Company size: 11,600 employees
Role in this company: Led and governed eBay's AML/KYC/EDD/sanctions/transaction monitoring programs; Implemented seller periodic reviews based on AML risk ratings; Defined and implemented policies for enhanced verification of high-risk sellers; Partnered with teams to conduct risk assessments and improve due diligence processes resulting in a 33% reduction in processing times
Company name: Solar Mosaic
Company size: 200 employees
Role in this company: Developed & implemented operational risk and compliance policies for loan applications and lifecycles; Established risk assessments, mitigation strategies, & reporting procedures; Led company-wide risk & compliance training for all staff, including executive team; Developed governance around Credit Risk Committee program and chaired committee; Drafted & implemented various credit & risk policies, including consumer lending & underwriting, collections, and installer & contractor program
Strengths in this role: Leadership, Financial Management, Problem Solving, Networking, Adaptability, Negotiation, Project Management, Analytical Skills
Industry Group: Corporate
Industry: Management Consulting
Years of experience: 2 years
Company name: SLS Consulting Services, LLC
Company size: 1 employee
Role in this company: Provide consulting services to support firms in risk management, compliance, operations, and technology; Currently serving as fractional risk and compliance leader/advisor for stealth start-up
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Degrees & accreditations
B.S., Applied Economics
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
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Membership & affiliations
Project Management Institute
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
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Success story
I played a pivotal leadership role in resolving Wells Fargo's anti-money laundering consent order, driving the necessary changes to achieve regulatory compliance. Notably, I architected and executed the strategic migration of nine Wholesale Banking lines of business into a unified account opening process, spanning seven international sites. This undertaking, completed in just 18 months, encompassed strategic workshops, detailed gap analyses, process mapping, and seamless system integrations