Shemika Jones

Shemika Jones is the Chief Compliance & Risk Officer at Papaya. Shemika has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry.

Shemika began their career at Handle Financial as the Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Risk Officer-PayNearMe MT, Inc. (subsidiary of Handle Financial, Inc.). In this role, they were responsible for enhancing and administering the internal audit program, utilizing a risk-based auditing approach to improve the effectiveness of the IA function, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Shemika also presented the results of audits/reviews completed to the Supervisory (Audit) Committee, Board of Directors, CEO, NCUA (company regulator) and fellow colleagues on Executive Committee.

In addition to their role at Handle Financial, Shemika also led special projects as directed by CEO and/or requested by senior management. Shemika oversaw and managed day-to-day tasks of internal audit department, which included 4 senior auditors and 5 outsourced staff; managed NCUA regulatory relationship. Shemika also actively participated in several oversight committees including, Executive, Project Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity and Compliance Committees.

During their time at Handle Financial, Shemika also maintained and diligently managed to resolution the company’s centralized findings log including issues raised by IA, regulators, external (financial statement) auditor, 3rd-party reviews, etc.

Shemika has been with Papaya for over a year now and has made great strides in their role as Chief Compliance & Risk Officer. Shemika continues to work hard to ensure that Papaya is compliant with all applicable regulations and that all risks are properly managed.

Shemika Jones earned a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from Illinois State University.

Shemika Jones reports to Patrick Kann, CEO & Co-Founder. Shemika Jones works with Jason Smith - VP, Channel Sales & Business Development, Stephen C. - VP, Finance, and Andrew Miller - VP, Business Development.