Juquon Whitaker
Vice President, Enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk @Regions Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Enterprise Compliance and Operational Risk @Regions Bank
Atlanta, GA, US
Serve as a trusted compliance advisor to senior leadership, applying nuanced knowledge of federal, state, and industry regulations to assess impact on new and existing products, services, and operations.• Guide enterprise-wide implementation of risk governance frameworks, including Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), key risk indicators (KRIs), and policy management, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Risk Framework protocols.• Design cross-functional risk governance workflows that clarify accountability between first and second lines of defense and eliminate process ambiguity in remediation tracking.• Partner with line of business leaders and compliance groups to proactively identify regulatory gaps, provide interpretative guidance, and advise on appropriate corrective actions and policy updates.• Spearhead the research and analysis of evolving laws and regulatory obligations, delivering strategic advisories that help departments anticipate impact and adjust operational approaches accordingly.
EDUCATION
East Carolina University
Bachelor's degree, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Walden University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Health Services Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT JUQUON WHITAKER
I’m a compliance and risk management professional with over a decade of leadership experience in regulatory oversight, operational governance, and risk mitigation across top financial institutions. I specialize in building and leading enterprise compliance programs, guiding remediation strategies, and aligning operational practices with dynamic regulatory frameworks.My journey has included executive-level roles at Regions Bank, where I serve as Vice President of Corporate Compliance, and past leadership at Citigroup and Wells Fargo. Across these organizations, I’ve advised senior leaders, executed risk assessments, driven compliance training, and enhanced policy frameworks to create long-term risk resilience. I bring deep expertise in RCSAs, control testing, audit preparedness, regulatory change, and cross-functional advisory work.Colleagues describe me as strategic, calm under pressure, and deeply knowledgeable. I pride myself on creating solutions that not only address compliance requirements, but elevate enterprise effectiveness.I’m actively exploring opportunities across industries such as fintech, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing where risk, governance, and compliance are essential to innovation and public trust.I am interested in contacting former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.
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