Lauren Cruse

Lauren Cruse has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple companies. Lauren is currently working as an Operations Technology Business Analyst at Loomis, Sayles & Company since September 2021. Previously, they served as a Manager, Commercial Loan Closing Operations at First Republic Bank from August 2020 to August 2021.

Before that, Lauren worked at NISA Investment Advisors, LLC where they held multiple roles. Lauren was a Senior Risk Management Analyst from May 2019 to July 2020, responsible for managing operational risk and providing guidance to the Risk Management Committee. Lauren also served as a Group Leader, Trade Settlements from December 2017 to May 2019, where they supervised trade settlement processes and collaborated with global custodians and brokers. Additionally, Lauren worked as a Group Leader, Operational Support from February 2016 to December 2017, where they played a key role in re-imagining and automating processes, implementing system upgrades, resolving errors, and managing project objectives.

Prior to their time at NISA Investment Advisors, Lauren worked at First Bankers' Banc Securities, Inc as an AVP, Operations Manager from December 2009 to January 2016. Lauren'sresponsibilities included mitigating trade execution and settlement risk, resolving issues, and managing brokerage operations across multiple platforms. Lauren also had a role at First Financial Wealth Management as an Operations Manager from 2008 to 2009, where they oversaw brokerage operations and provided trading and administrative support.

Lauren's earliest experience was at US Bancorp Investments and Insurance, where they worked as a Registered Sales Assistant from 2005 to 2008. In this role, they provided comprehensive support to senior advisors, facilitated communication between bank branches and the firm, and improved regulatory compliance.

Overall, Lauren Cruse has a strong background in operations, risk management, trade settlements, and technology implementation, making their a well-rounded professional in the financial industry.

Lauren Cruse has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Finance and a minor in Management from Missouri Southern State University. In addition to their degree, they also hold several certifications. Lauren obtained their Life, Health, and Variable certification from the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Registration in 2008. Lauren also has certifications in Series 24, Series 7, and Series 66 from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) in the same year.