Paul Sinapi

Experience

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  The Bank of New York

  May 2000 - Oct 2006

  Assistant Branch Manager
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  JP Morgan Chase

  Oct 2006 - Jun 2008

  Assistant Branch Manager, AVP
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  Hudson Valley Bank now Sterling National Bank

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2015

  Operations Specialist, AVP

  Branch Administration

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  Sterling National Bank

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2022

  Responsible for performing on-going compliance reviews, inclusive of; scope definition, attribute testing to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and adequate workpaper preparation to support results. The Compliance Manager will formulate conclusions on the testing performed and adequately identify and communicate compliance issues.1. Execute the compliance monitoring and testing program ensuring sufficient testing is performed and adequate workpapers are developed and supporting documentation is maintained in order to support stated conclusions and issues noted. 2. Responsible for ongoing communication with respective business lines regarding the scope of testing, document requests, control environment, regulatory requirements and issues noted.3. Ensure an in-depth subject matter resource level of knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry best practices and expectations to allow for appropriate levels of oversight to be maintained. Maintain knowledge of new or proposed rules and regulations and ensure proper inclusion and coverage within the Compliance Program testing. 4. Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures. Assist with special projects and perform additional accountabilities as required. Show less

  • Manager, Compliance

    Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Sterling Operations Support Supervisor, AVP

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2020
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  Webster Bank

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

  Manager, Compliance

  Responsible for performing on-going compliance reviews, inclusive of; scope definition, attribute testing to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and adequate workpaper preparation to support results. The Compliance Manager will formulate conclusions on the testing performed and adequately identify and communicate compliance issues.1. Execute the compliance monitoring and testing program ensuring sufficient testing is performed and adequate workpapers are developed and supporting documentation is maintained in order to support stated conclusions and issues noted. 2. Responsible for ongoing communication with respective business lines regarding the scope of testing, document requests, control environment, regulatory requirements and issues noted.3. Ensure an in-depth subject matter resource level of knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry best practices and expectations to allow for appropriate levels of oversight to be maintained. Maintain knowledge of new or proposed rules and regulations and ensure proper inclusion and coverage within the Compliance Program testing. 4. Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures. Assist with special projects and perform additional accountabilities as required. Show less

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  Orange Bank & Trust Company

  Mar 2022 - now

  1. Assess system usage and business processes to identify potential automation opportunities. Partner with LOB and technology vendors to select and implement business process automation.2. Prepare detailed business process documentation in support of system design activities. Achieve optimization goals through monitoring of systems and how they are interfacing between user groups3. Identify gaps in existing tools/functionalities and processes, options for improvement. Prioritize process improvement opportunities and develop business case justifications.4. Collaborates with key stakeholders and leaders to prioritize, optimize, and document business needs. Translate business requirements into functional requirements. Define the requirements and objectives of the Bank as it pertains to critical software, communicate those needs to the provider's technology group to achieve objectives.5. Client Experience focus -view all new technology platforms and/or process changes through the eyes of the end user and incorporate that impact into the overall solution - that could be the Bank client or that could be internal Bank client (i.e.: the bank employee).6. Project Management Lead and/or Team Member for related efforts7. Coordinate with the vendor and internal business units on upgrade details and work closely with IT team on technical components as needed.8. Coordinate or provide where feasible necessary training on various business systems.9. Assist with application administration and user administration functions for Core software and various other applications used by bank staff. Show less BRANCH OPERATIONS• Support all Branch activity and ensure compliance to bank policies and procedures. • Point of contact for all branch operation’s related questions; “help desk” assistance to field related to new account openings and transaction processing.• Assist with maintaining all branch operations policies and procedures. • Visit each branch location regularly to conduct cash counts, reviews of appropriate paperwork, logs and processes or manage the process to ensure completion.• Train and coach branch staff as appropriate as procedure changes and new products and services are introduced. • Assist with any new location openings/changes• Work to improve processes to create efficiency in the branches, recommend changes to Branch Operations and Security Officer. • Coordinate the legal review of all deposit related legal documents; power of attorneys, trust documents. Review and provide opinion • Actively participate on projects that involve branch operations. Be able to lead a small to medium sized project. • Act as back up to the Security Officer as needed. • Review new clients and accounts added to the core system to ensure data quality. IT AND CASH MANAGEMENT SUPPORT• Responsible for performing timely and effective user support services. Assists users in accessing network resources. Provides phone, e-mail, and in-person support to end users. Troubleshoots problems for both hardware and software.• Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot PCs, servers, and all other hardware related systems, devices, and equipment. Maintain documented resolutions and operating procedures.• Assists / installs new software and infrastructure upgrades.• Assist with core upgrades as required • Assist with Cash Management Support, knowledge of all Cash Management Products/Services; Positive Pay, Remote Bank Check, Remote Deposit Capture, On line banking• Coordinate with the IT Team to complete any data quality reviews/projects. Show less

  • AVP, Systems Optimization Officer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • AVP, Senior Operations Specialist

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2022