Sarah L.

Sarah L. has a diverse work experience in the financial industry, with a focus on BSA/AML and OFAC compliance. Sarah started their career as a Bank Teller and Loan Call Center Representative at Teachers Federal Credit Union. Sarah then worked as a Senior Customer Service Representative at TD Bank.

Sarah then transitioned into roles related to AML investigations and compliance, starting as an AML Investigator I at Capital One. Sarah later became a Senior BSA/AML Investigator, Officer at Bank of Oklahoma.

In 2015, Sarah joined New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYCB) as a Senior EDD Analyst, where they performed Enhanced Due Diligence reviews and investigated cases of potential financial crimes.

From 2016 to 2022, Sarah worked at BNB Bank, initially as an Associate BSA Manager, Officer, then as a BSA Manager, AVP, and finally as the VP, BSA Officer, and Director of BSA/AML Compliance. In these roles, they successfully led the BSA Department, provided training to the board of directors, and oversaw a team of staff members.

Sarah's most recent experience was at Dime Community Bank, where they served as the VP, Assistant BSA Officer. Their responsibilities included overseeing the day-to-day operations of the BSA Compliance group, preparing board reports, and updating procedures for BSA/AML and OFAC Compliance.

Currently, Sarah is appointed as the BSA AML & OFAC Officer, VP at NewtekOne.

Sarah L. has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University. Additionally, they have obtained two additional certifications: Certified Cannabis Banking Professional from CBANC in June 2020, and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) from ACAMS in August 2014.