Alethea Odonnell

About Alethea Odonnell

High-performing compliance professional, attorney and dynamic leader. Confident in ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems. Committed to continuous improvement and contributing to team success.

Experience

1. Head of Corporate Compliance

   MassMutual

   May 2006 — Present

   Head of Corporate Compliance since March 2018: I lead a team of compliance professionals responsible for key corporate compliance functions, including annual compliance risk assessment and management, board reporting, compliance and regulatory education, company policies, enterprise whistleblower hotline, global subsidiary compliance program oversight (India and Romania), and climate and sustainability compliance. Other roles held at MassMutual since 2006 include:*Developed and led the Seniors and Vulnerable Adults Compliance Program. Presented on senior investor protection at numerous conferences. Created and deployed strategic initiatives. Developed and enhanced reporting mechanisms and metrics.*Led team of professionals responsible for shared Compliance services including Anti-Money Laundering, Privacy, Seniors and Compliance strategy. AML Officer of MassMutual\'s retail broker-dealer.*Led team responsible for the investigation and provision of response to all formal, enterprise-wide customer and regulatory complaints. Identified and resolved compliance issues presented in complaints. Prepared reporting to provide greater visibility into complaint trends.*Managed and oversaw litigation, including employment, disability income, life insurance and distribution-related matters. Provided training on variety of topics for diverse business areas. Represented MassMutual in governmental agencies in employment discrimination litigation.*Led team responsible for Claims support functions, including training, operations support, field claims, financial review, undisputed settlements, quality assurance, and litigation management. Managed an annual budget of $6M.

Education

• Boston College Law School

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

• Mount Holyoke College

  B.A., English/Music

Skills

• Life Insurance
• Project Management
• Admitted to Massachusetts Bar 1997
• Strategic Planning and Implementation
• Financial Services
• Litigation
• Other Admissions: U.s.d.c. Massachusetts, First Circuit Court of Appeals
• Staff Leadership and Training
• Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Strategy
• Securities
• Series 24
• Employment Law
• Regulatory Compliance
• Lean Methodologies
• Cams
• Series 7