Christine Gerasta
VP Regulatory Compliance @Self Financial, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
VP Regulatory Compliance @Self Financial, Inc.
In this role, I lead a team of compliance professionals in the design, implementation, and enhancement of key Compliance Management System (CMS) elements, including policy governance, monitoring and testing, training, marketing/product review, and regulatory change management. I provide executive-level oversight that balances business growth with consumer protection, regulatory expectations, and strong bank partner relationships, serving as a trusted advisor who translates complex regulations into actionable business insights.Board, Senior Management & Bank Partner Reporting – Deliver actionable insights that inform strategy, decision-making, and oversightCross-Functional Leadership – Partner with business leaders and bank partners, reinforcing compliance as a trusted resource while enabling innovationPolicy & Procedure Governance – Lead drafting, revision, and governance of compliance policies and procedures to ensure regulatory alignment and operational efficiencyMonitoring & Testing – Direct risk-based monitoring and testing program, driving issue identification, escalation, remediation, and transparent reportingRegulatory Compliance Training – Strengthen compliance culture through enhanced board and employee training, achieving enterprise-wide completion and accountabilityProduct Development - Advise on development and launch of new products and servicesKey Outcomes & ImpactOverhauled marketing and product collateral review process, streamlining guidance, creating efficiencies, and establishing a claims substantiation frameworkBuilt and implemented a regulatory change management program, including intake, gap assessments, and executive reportingDeveloped specialized risk programs covering UDAAP, fair lending, and model risk management with policies, risk assessments, inventories, and trainingPositioned compliance as a strategic advisor and partner, enabling product innovation and business growth while reducing regulatory exposure
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree
DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
ABOUT CHRISTINE GERASTA
I’m a compliance executive with 15+ years of experience leading regulatory risk and…
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