Zoltan Szabo

Svp, Enterprise Risk Management at Origence (Formerly CU Direct)

Zoltan Szabo has had a diverse and extensive career in risk management and audit roles. Their most recent position was as SVP, Enterprise Risk Management at Origence (formerly CU Direct), where they are currently employed. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2021, they served as VP, Enterprise Risk Management at VyStar Credit Union, overseeing the organization's ERM program and reporting on risk status to senior management.

From 2016 to 2018, Szabo held the role of SVP, Senior Risk Officer at Planet Home Lending, LLC, where they were responsible for implementing and managing risk processes and frameworks across the enterprise. Zoltan also worked at EverBank from 2013 to 2016, serving as SVP, Risk Officer and VP, Senior Risk Management Manager - Commercial & Retail Bank. In these roles, they managed operational risk management activities, quality control programs, and audits for various banking operations.

Prior to their roles in banking and finance, Szabo gained experience in auditing and accounting. Zoltan worked as an Internal Auditor IV at Opus Bank from 2012 to 2013, where they conducted audits and provided coaching to staff. Zoltan also held the role of VP - Corporate Audit at Aurora Bank FSB from 2003 to 2012, overseeing risk assessment, planning, and execution of audits. Earlier in their career, they worked at CoBank, ACB as a Financial Instruments Accountant and at Invesco Funds Group as an Accountant/Auditor-Portfolio Accounting.

Overall, Zoltan Szabo has a strong background in risk management, audit, and accounting, with experience in leading and implementing risk programs, managing controls, and conducting audits in financial institutions.

Zoltan Szabo's education history is as follows:

From 1997 to 1999, Zoltan attended the University of Colorado Denver, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Economics.

Afterwards, from 2000 to 2004, they continued their education at the University of Colorado Denver, obtaining a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance.

In 2007 and 2008, Zoltan attended The Institute of Internal Auditors, where they obtained certifications in Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), and Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), focusing on the field of Auditing.

In 2009, Zoltan furthered their knowledge in banking by completing a program at The Institute of Internal Auditors and achieving the title of Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA).

Next, in 2010 and 2011, they pursued a certificate in Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Continuing their specialization in risk management, Zoltan attended the Institute of Internal Auditors in 2011, acquiring a Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).

Finally, in 2015, they obtained the certification of Operational Risk Manager (Certified) from The Professional Risk Managers' International Association, enhancing their expertise in risk management.

No information is provided on Zoltan Szabo's education beyond 2015.

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  • Svp, Enterprise Risk Management

    December, 2021 - present