Lesley Ray

About Lesley Ray

As a Vice President at WSFS Bank, I pride myself on being an effective relationship builder. My brand is centered around fostering strong, trust-based connections with colleagues and stakeholders. With over 17 years of experience in the banking industry, I have honed my ability to understand and anticipate the needs of those I work with, ensuring that we achieve mutual success. My CliftonStrengths top strengths, Communicator and Activator, empower me to articulate ideas clearly and inspire action, driving projects forward with energy and enthusiasm. I have successfully implemented various cloud-based banking software systems, demonstrating my commitment to the digital transformation of banking. My dedication to open communication, integrity, and personalized service has consistently resulted in long-term partnerships and a reputation for excellence. I am passionate about leveraging these relationships to drive growth and innovation within the organization.

Experience

1. Vice President, Governance, Risk & Compliance Program Officer

   WSFS Bank

   Nov 2023 — Present

   Management of the Bank\'s governance, risk, and compliance application with the goal of continuing to automate programs within the CMS. Focus on regulatory change management, issues management, and regulatory complaint management enterprise-wide. Assist with examination management cycle conducted by federal and state regulators.Continue to build relationships and consult with the First Line of Defense to lead regulatory change management, remediation, and guidance.

Education

• University of Delaware

  Bachelors of Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Art History and Religious Studies

  2002 — 2006

• Wilmington University

  Masters of Arts, Secondary Education and Teaching

  2012 — 2014

• Boston University

  Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies

  2007 — 2007