Robert Bates

Robert Bates is an experienced BSA Officer at Patelco Credit Union since June 2022, previously serving as the Sanctions Program Compliance Systems Manager and Vice President at MUFG Union Bank from March 2016 to June 2022. During this tenure, Robert was responsible for monitoring sanctions screening against OFAC SDN and other lists, implementing new screening solutions, and enhancing sanctions applications. Prior roles include Senior Anti Money Laundering Investigator at Union Bank from September 2010 to March 2016, where Robert investigated suspicious activity and prepared reports in compliance with regulatory guidelines, and Fraud Prevention Manager at Washington Mutual Finance Co from August 2004 to July 2010. Robert holds an Associate of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Modesto Junior College and a high school diploma from Tracy High School.