Charles Varnes

Charles "CO" Varnes is an experienced professional with a substantial background in risk management and compliance, currently serving as Vice President, Senior Manager of Conduct, Workforce, and Privacy Risk Management at State Street since October 2014. In this role, Charles oversees a global team focused on monitoring and testing conduct and privacy risks, while also implementing strategic monitoring plans with regulatory emphasis. Previous positions at State Street include Vice President roles leading the centralized monitoring of fraud risks and managing compliance-related assessments. Charles began his career at Arnold Worldwide, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, and has also held positions at Fastenal and Monmouth College, contributing to operations and admissions initiatives. Educationally, Charles holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Economics, and Anthropology from Monmouth College, alongside an Accounting Certificate from Salem State University.