Julio Esteban Hernandez

Julio Esteban Hernandez is an accomplished compliance professional with extensive experience in the banking and financial services sectors. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Compliance Officer at Newtek Bank since February 2024, Julio previously held roles including Compliance Governance Officer at First Electronic Bank and Regulatory Compliance AVP at BankUnited, where responsibilities included monitoring and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Early career experience features roles such as BSA/AML Compliance Analyst at Indosuez Wealth Management and Risk Specialist at ADP, where Julio focused on high-risk investigations, suspicious activity reporting, and regulatory compliance. Julio holds a Business degree in Finance and Financial Management Services and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, both from Florida International University.