Governance, Risk, Compliance & Audit

David is an experienced financial services audit and risk professional who has held executive leadership positions with global investment and commercial banking institutions. 

He has an extensive history working with capital markets, wealth management, and wholesale banking products and interfacing with governing bodies in both domestic and international jurisdictions.

As a seasoned executive and trusted advisor, David is known for his strategic and practical advice, delivering solutions and driving transformations on risk management, governance, and internal control challenges related to start-up products and functions and responses to enforcement actions.   

David is also highly experienced in implementing structural improvements to business, organizational, and control frameworks; and enhancing corporate profiles with regulators and governing bodies.

Based on Long Island, New York, David is a Certified Public Accountant, holds a Certificate in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and is a certified Member of the U.K. Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (MIIA). 

Dion Hamilton is a Governance, Risk and Compliance subject matter expert who has a strong track record of executing strategic business transformation initiatives in finance, accounting, and information technology.

His capabilities include project management, project execution, written and verbal communications, and executive presentations.

Dion possesses extensive evaluating business processes and internal controls. In addition, his professional experience has also involved working on ERP implementation and business transformation projects. 

His cumulative professional experience has enabled him to work internationally in EMEA and in the United States and has stratified commercial enterprises, governmental and public institution, and non-profit organizations.

Based outside Washington, DC, Dion also has extensive experience with financial, operational, IT, compliance auditing and/or risk assessments and other GRC projects. 

Rod is a driven and accomplished Operational Excellence executive with over 25 years of experience in various industries including oil and gas, contract security, food manufacturing & distribution, banking, real estate, and services.

His career has advanced through multiple operational roles in extensive senior-level leadership positions, leading merger & acquisition activities for multiple companies, as well as management consulting.

The genesis of his career began in Internal Auditing then expanded into Operational / Regulatory Compliance and Safety.  Rod has championed multiple high-level projects from inception to implementation, which include the creation of Operational Departments, Quality Management Systems, Incident Management programs, ISO & Internal Audit programs, Product Traceability creation, and numerous regulatory compliance programs for OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOT, FMCSA, OFCCP, ICE, BSA, FCPA, FINCEN, AND FINTRAC.

Rod’s core strengths are embedded in his unique ability to examine, diagnose, appraise, and remediate processes, systems, and internal controls of operation.  His abilities have allowed him to create impactful programs and build & lead high-performing teams while creating bottom-line value for major companies.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Rod holds an M.B.A. in Business Administration/Management from Oglethorpe University, and a double B.S. in Accounting and Operations Management from the University of Kentucky.

With over two decades in the financial services, Tim has built a distinguished career as a trusted risk advisor and strategic partner, leading multiple risk department transformation initiatives. 

His career has taken him across renowned organizations like Morgan Stanley, Nasdaq, SoFi, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of risk across diverse facets of the industry.

Tim has built and led high-performing teams, spearheaded impactful projects, and earned the trust of executives and Board members.  Tim's core strengths lie in developing and implementing comprehensive enterprise and operational risk roadmaps and frameworks, enhancing governance and reporting capabilities, and effective stakeholder management. 

He is passionate about utilizing his diverse experience and proven track record to partner with organizations navigating the dynamic risk landscape and achieving sustainable growth.

Based outside Miami, Florida, Tim has a Masters in ERM from Columbia University in New York City and taught in the program after graduating. In addition, he holds a Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification.