Steve Stanton

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ABOUT STEVE STANTON

Globally experienced Cross-Functional Leader in Banking, Credit Unions & Fintech.I work across silos to accelerate credit unions & banks into the 21st century (or partner with fintechs that are already there).Capable executives bring me in to resolve thorny cross-functional problems- Drive regulatory remediation initiatives- Lead multiple bank departments to build and deliver an elegant and well-controlled product suite- Launch commodity-linked digital assets in regulated markets- Implement embedded finance / BaaS launches & lead \"partner success\" function- Simplify legal org structure, close corporate entities, and enhance governance to support resolution & recovery- Integrate SOX, RCSA, and Third Party Risk into business processes, procedure documentation, and governance via KRI\'s, KPI\'s and issue/action tracking.*Relocated to DFW / McKinney May 2025*Returned to USA for Finance/Banking/Tech in 2022 after 14 years in Hong Kong & Dubai. Began career in NYC finance, accounting and consulting pre-2008.Capable leader with a track record of solving cross-functional problems in banks and startups in New York City, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Steve is a trusted “right hand” extending the reach of top executives and driving complex initiatives in regulated environments. Highlights include process transformation, managing large teams, internal controls, risk, and financial modeling. Public accounting, tax and SOX consulting prior to leadership roles. Finance MBA from NYU Stern and accounting bachelor degree.Exceptional communicator with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of banking and fintech ecosystems.RESUME SUMMARY Western New York State 20••••25- Founded SOT Advisory to transform small-to-mid sized finance firms - SVP Strategy Ops & Tech for Five Star Bank. Oversaw Product, InfraTech, Operations & Business Analysts.Hong Kong 20••••22- COO/CEO for startups- Morgan Stanley Risk Officer & Chief Admin Officer, AsiaPac Finance - Launched HK\'s first digital asset: Tokenized Cayman fundDubai 20••••10- Consulting: Outsourced CFO & Credit Services - SHUAA: Head of Operations & PMONYC 19••••08- European Bank: Head of Ops & Admin, North America- Morgan Stanley: SOX & Risk Metrics, CFO Controllers- Consulting: SOX & Turnaround Management- Asset Management- Arthur AdersenNYU Stern MBA in Finance. BS in Accounting Passed NY CPA exam & HK SI licensing exams 1, 2 & 6Published columnist, guest speaker, and coach (business & dragon boat).