Joseph Elias

Programs & Case Studies

A curated portfolio of enterprise risk, GRC, data governance, fair lending, and AI/ML programs delivered across financial services and fintech — each with measurable outcomes.

15+
Years Experience
68%
Avg Cost Reduction
53%
Audit Pass Lift
48%
Risk Exposure Reduced
13
Certifications

AML/BSA Program Revamp & OFAC Automation

Finance of America

Revamped the AML/BSA program end-to-end — updated the detection algorithm, fully automated the OFAC check process, overhauled policies and procedures, and built an internal risk assessment framework. Reduced manual review time by 97.33%.

97%
Manual Review Reduction
100%
OFAC Automation
18%
Testing Coverage Lift
AML/BSAOFACRisk AssessmentAutomationPolicy
📅 2025Complete

Enterprise GRC System & Data Mart

American Advisors Group (AAG)

Directed the full-lifecycle development of an Enterprise Data Mart and AI-driven GRC framework providing real-time KPIs/KRIs. Reduced operational overhead by 47% and saved 72% in compliance-related costs through automated oversight and risk governance.

47%
Overhead Reduction
72%
Cost Savings
36%
Faster Issue Resolution
GRCData MartKPI/KRIAI-DrivenERM
📅 2017–2023Complete

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program

American Advisors Group (AAG)

Built and led a comprehensive TPRM program covering vendor onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and risk assessments. Mitigated vendor-related risks by 53% and implemented GRC platforms (VendorRisk, ProcessUnity, Venminder) for scalable oversight.

53%
Vendor Risk Mitigated
3
GRC Platforms
19%
Risk Issue Reduction
TPRMVendor RiskGRC PlatformsMonitoring
📅 2017–2023Complete

HMDA Review System & Regulatory Reporting Database

Prospect Mortgage

Built a HMDA review system and regulatory reporting mainframe that improved compliance accuracy by 84% and cut processing time by 67%. Developed systematic NMLS/MCR/MBFRF reporting processes reducing filing errors by 39%.

84%
Accuracy Improvement
67%
Processing Time Cut
39%
Filing Error Reduction
HMDAReg CNMLSRegulatory ReportingT-SQL
📅 2014–2017Complete

Portfolio Risk Analytics & Reporting Program

Vericrest Financial / Caliber Home Loans

Led production of 93 monthly risk reports and models for asset management and compliance. Created the Portfolio Risk reporting package for 13 executives, improving operational efficiency by 26% and reducing reporting errors by 71%.

93
Monthly Reports
26%
Efficiency Gain
71%
Error Reduction
Portfolio RiskAnalyticsReportingAsset Management
📅 2011–2014Complete

AI Strategy & Data Governance Framework

Finance of America

Partnered with the AI Task Force to create the enterprise AI strategy and established AI governance frameworks (Ethical AI / Responsible AI protocols). Implemented scalable data platform reducing inconsistencies by 24% and increasing retrieval speeds by 21%.

24%
Inconsistency Reduction
21%
Retrieval Speed Lift
100%
Compliance Maintained
AI GovernanceData PlatformEthical AIAzureML
📅 2025Complete

GRC Platform Deployment & Compliance Cost Reduction

Compliant Mortgage Solutions

Deployed enterprise GRC platforms for mortgage lender clients, cutting compliance costs by 68% and improving audit pass rates by 53%. Reduced operational risk exposure by 48% through predictive analytics and automated risk controls.

68%
Cost Reduction
53%
Audit Pass Lift
48%
Risk Exposure Reduced
GRCPredictive AnalyticsRisk ControlsConsulting
📅 2023–2025Complete

Data Strategy & AI Roadmap — Financial Services

Compliant Mortgage Solutions

Architected enterprise data strategies and AI integration roadmaps for financial services institutions, generating an average 17% increase in operational revenue. Achieved 53% faster reporting and 61% reduction in manual tasks through automation.

17%
Revenue Increase
53%
Faster Reporting
61%
Manual Task Reduction
Data StrategyAI RoadmapAutomationFintech
📅 2026–PresentActive

💼 Professional Skillset

Core competencies spanning strategy, data, AI, analytics, governance, and cross-functional leadership developed across 15+ years in financial services and fintech.

Entrepreneurial Mindset
Go-to-Market Planning
Application Development
Teamwork & Collaboration
Analytics
Quantitative Risk
Qualitative Research
Enterprise Risk Management
Risk Governance
Regulatory Compliance
Third Party Risk (TPRM)
Regulatory Affairs
Statistical Analysis & Modeling
Business Intelligence
Data Governance
AI/ML Strategy
Ethical & Responsible AI
Digital Transformation
ROI-Driven Innovation
Process Optimization
C-Suite & Board Reporting
Cross-Functional Leadership
KRI / KPI Development
Issues Management
Predictive Modeling
Portfolio Risk Analytics

🎯 Core Competencies

Structured skill categories spanning executive leadership, AI & data technology, compliance regulation, data governance, and technical tools.

Executive Leadership & Strategy
Enterprise Data & AI Strategy Digital Transformation ROI-Driven Innovation Scalable Operating Models Delivery Frameworks Board & C-Suite Stakeholder Management Building & Scaling High-Performing Teams
AI & Data Technology
AI/ML Lifecycle Data Science & Engineering Leadership ETL/Data Transformation Predictive Modeling Ethical & Responsible AI Frameworks Quantitative Risk Analytics Modern Data Architecture (Azure/AWS) Python
Compliance Regulation Knowledge
ECOA - Reg B Mortgage Licensing (SAFE Act) HMDA - Reg C RESPA TILA TRID GLBA CCPA CAN-SPAM Act TCPA MAPS - REG N BSA NYDFS (23 NYCRR Part 500)
Data Governance & Regulatory Risk
Enterprise Data Governance COSO ERM BASEL Interest Rate Risk Data Lineage & Trust Data Integrity & Privacy Fair Lending Regulatory Reporting (HMDA, NMLS MCR) Fraud (AML/BSA/OFAC) Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Cybersecurity Risk & Regulations Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Disaster Recovery (DR) NIST & ISO 27001 Security Frameworks
Technical Ecosystem & Tools
Power BI Tableau T-SQL SQL Server (SSMS, SSIS, SSRS) RStudio Visual Studio CRM Platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM) GRC Platforms (VendorRisk, ProcessUnity, Venminder, RSA Archer) Everbridge Mortgage LOS (Encompass 360, Mortgage Cadence, Empower) QC Tools (ACES, CogentQC)

⚖️ Compliance Regulation Knowledge

Deep regulatory expertise across consumer protection, privacy, mortgage lending, and financial crime compliance frameworks.

ECOA — Reg B
Mortgage Licensing (SAFE Act)
HMDA — Reg C
RESPA
TILA
TRID
GLBA
CCPA
CAN-SPAM Act
TCPA
MAPS - REG N
BSA
NYDFS (23 NYCRR Part 500)

🏠 Mortgage Lending Knowledge

Deep domain expertise across the full mortgage lifecycle — origination, licensing, servicing, risk, and regulatory reporting — built over 15+ years in financial services.

📋Mortgage Licensing — SAFE Act
🛡️AML / BSA / OFAC
🤝Vendor Risk Management (TPRM)
⚖️Counterparty Risk
📊Regulatory Reporting (NMLS / MCR)
🏦HMDA — Reg C
⚖️Fair Lending — ECOA / Reg B / CRA / FHA
📝Policy & Procedures
📈Portfolio Risk Analytics
🔄Loss Mitigation
🏠Servicing Risk
🏛️Risk Governance & Compliance
📉Regression & Steering Analyses
🔍Redlining Reviews
📋NMLS / MCR / MBFRF Reporting
🏢Third-Party Origination (TPO)

🖥️ Technical Acumen

Tools, platforms, and technologies leveraged to build data-driven risk, compliance, and analytics solutions.

Power BI
Tableau
T-SQL
SQL Server (SSMS, SSIS, SSRS)
RStudio
Python
Visual Studio
CRM Platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM)
GRC Platforms (VendorRisk, ProcessUnity, Venminder, RSA Archer)
Everbridge
Mortgage LOS (Encompass 360, Mortgage Cadence, Empower)
QC Tools (ACES, CogentQC)
SharePoint
QuickBase
Azure / AWS

Let's Connect

Open to strategic leadership opportunities, consulting engagements, and professional collaborations.

Email
info@josephelias.info
Phone
469-315-2808
Languages
English · Spanish