Michael Lawson
Vice President, Security & Loss Prevention Officer, Bsa Officer @Artisans\' Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Security & Loss Prevention Officer, Bsa Officer @Artisans\' Bank
Wilmington, DE, US
Developing and administering all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program including Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Customer Identification Program compliance. Performs various quality control reviews and monitoring in the area of Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Customer Identification Program compliance using industry standard and regulatory guidance sampling methods to ensure the Bank\'s compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis. Advises Executive Management, Senior Management and Bank personnel of emerging compliance issues and consults and guides the Bank in the establishment of controls to mitigate risks.Developing, implementing and administering all segments of the institution\'s Security Program, including physical, technical, personnel, procedural and electronic security.Providing continual consultation and written reports to senior management and to the board of directors concerning security issues.Working with the institution\'s legal representative and department leaders, insuring that the institution\'s employees, customers, facilities, assets, records and proprietary information are protected. Selecting, maintaining and testing appropriate intrusion devices, alarms and cameras that record activity in appropriate locations and that warn of threats. Developing and implementing physical security procedures and processes for all of the institution\'s locations, plans for reducing or eliminating premises liability issues and site analysis and threat assessment documentation. Developing and maintaining corporate investigative practices and standards, and investigating all suspected internal and external criminal violations, suspicious incidents and policy violations that may become security issues. Establishing and maintaining satisfactory liaison with law enforcement.
EDUCATION
Wilmington University
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice
Delaware Technical Community College
Associate of Arts (AA), Criminal Justice
ABOUT MICHAEL LAWSON
With over 37 years of experience in the fields of criminal justice, law enforcement, and banking, I am a seasoned and skilled VP of Security & Loss Prevention at Artisans\' Bank. My core competencies include developing and administering all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program, performing quality control reviews and monitoring, and advising executive and senior management on emerging compliance issues. My mission is to protect the bank and its customers from fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes, and to ensure the bank\'s compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. I am passionate about delivering excellence, integrity, and innovation in my work, and I value teamwork, diversity, and community engagement. I bring a unique perspective and experience to the bank, as a former detective and president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1 in Delaware.In my current role as VP of Security & Loss Prevention at Artisans\' Bank, I am responsible for overseeing the bank\'s security and loss prevention policies, procedures, and practices. I manage a team of compliance officers and analysts, and I collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as auditors, regulators, law enforcement agencies, and vendors. I leverage my skills in evidence, law enforcement operations, and private investigations to identify, prevent, and resolve security and loss prevention issues, such as robbery, burglary, identity theft, cyberattacks, and employee misconduct. I also design and implement training programs, risk assessments, and contingency plans to enhance the bank\'s security and loss prevention capabilities and awareness. I have successfully led and completed multiple projects and initiatives that improved the bank\'s security and loss prevention performance and reputation.
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