Accomplished banking professional joins Gateway to manage company’s
compliance team
JENKS, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gateway First Bank, one of the ten largest banks by assets in the State
of Oklahoma and one of the largest mortgage bank operations in the
United States, announced Natalia Coen as its new Chief Compliance Officer.
In this role, Coen is responsible for planning, developing and
managing the execution of a compliance management system and any related
initiatives.
As Chief Compliance Officer, Coen will also advise senior management,
the board of directors and any necessary committees of new laws and
regulatory concerns. She will serve as a member of the risk and
compliance committee and will oversee the compliance management
processes for Gateway. Additionally, Coen will draft and implement
compliance policies for the company and provide support and assistance
to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and regulatory
guidance.
“Natalia is an accomplished compliance professional who has a proven
ability to lead and manage teams and projects,” said Scott Gesell, Chief
Administrative Officer of Gateway. “Her extensive knowledge of banking
services, consumer compliance issues, processes, regulatory requirements
and more will make her a strong asset to Gateway as we continue our
transition in the banking space. We are excited to have her join the
team.”
Prior to joining Gateway, Coen was Senior Vice President and Director of
Compliance at CoBiz Financial, a $3.8 billion financial services holding
company in Denver, Colo., where she directed effective compliance,
customer complaint, third-party contract and fair lending management
programs among others. Coen is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
(CRCM) and has a certificate in Operational Risk Management from the
American Bankers Association. She received her bachelor’s degree in
Economics from the University of Texas and her master’s degree in
International Policy Studies from Middlebury Institute of International
Studies.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to work with a company full of driven
industry professionals,” said Coen. “Gateway is experiencing a time of
growth and exciting change, and I look forward to playing a role in the
company’s compliance initiatives as we evolve and achieve great success
together.”
At Gateway First Bank all employees are team members. The company
believes it has a responsibility to make the workplace an outstanding,
family-friendly environment that cultivates strong work ethic and
healthy work-life balance.
About Gateway First Bank
Headquartered in Jenks, Okla., Gateway First Bank is one of the largest
banks in Oklahoma and one of the nation’s premier mortgage lenders. With
over 1,200 employees across 165 banking and mortgage centers nationwide,
Gateway offers local expertise and personalized service while leveraging
market-leading technology to provide customers with a modern experience.
It currently services $17 billion in residential mortgages and is
regularly recognized for excellence. For more information about Gateway,
visit www.GatewayFirst.com.
Gateway First Bank. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender Image (NMLS 7233).
Gateway First Bank. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender (NMLS 7233).
Contacts
Joshua Harlow
(404) 850-4471
[email protected]
Megan
McKinstry
(678) 781-7237
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