Tracey Johnson-Kidd

About Tracey Johnson-Kidd

As Compliance Strategy Lead at GIBank, I am focused on driving a robust compliance roadmap, fostering regulatory change, and partnering across the organization to establish scalable and effective processes. My efforts aim to strengthen controls and ensure adherence to industry regulations while aligning with the bank\'s strategic objectives. With over five years of experience as Senior Director of Regulatory Compliance at GreenSky®, I developed and implemented enterprise-wide compliance strategies, designed effective programs to mitigate risks, and collaborated across organizational functions to enhance regulatory adherence. My expertise in strategic initiatives, reputational risk management, and quality assurance supports my commitment to building transparent, scalable, and compliant frameworks.

Experience

1. Compliance Strategy Lead

   Global Innovations Bank

   Jan 2026 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   In my role as Compliance Strategy Lead at GI Bank, I have the privilege of sitting at the intersection of leadership, governance, and fintech innovation — a space where thoughtful strategy matters just as much as technical expertise.My work focuses on building the governance structures that allow fintech partnerships and cross‑border payment solutions to scale responsibly. That means leading the design of our Compliance Management System, strengthening oversight frameworks, and ensuring our teams and partners operate with clarity, accountability, and purpose.Every day, I’m driving initiatives that:• Elevate governance across our fintech and payments ecosystem• Translate regulatory expectations into strategic, future‑ready controls• Guide leadership decisions with transparent, data‑driven reporting• Support innovative payment experiences while protecting the bank and our customers• Build alignment across product, operations, risk, and external partnersFintech moves fast — but strong leadership and disciplined governance ensure we move forward the right way. I’m proud to help shape a program that balances innovation with integrity, and to work alongside teams committed to doing things with excellence.This chapter is about building smarter, leading boldly, and creating the kind of compliance culture that strengthens trust at every level.

Education

• University of Kentucky

  BASW, Social Work

  1991 — 1996

• Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law

  Juris Doctorate, Law

  2000 — 2002

• Boston University School of Law

  Graduate, Financial Services Compliance

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Insurance
• Program Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Team Leadership
• Finance
• Legal Research
• Loans
• Customer Service
• Vendor Management
• Research
• Leadership Development
• Strategy
• Process Improvement
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Mortgage Lending
• Training
• Financial Services
• Executive Management
• Coaching
• Retail Banking
• Management
• Team Building
• Human Resources
• Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Financial Risk
• Credit
• Recruiting
• Public Speaking
• Business Analysis