WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Bancorp (NASDAQ:TBBK) today announced the appointment of Sepideh
Behram to SVP, Chief Compliance Officer. In her new role, Behram will
oversee the organization’s entire Compliance Risk Management Program,
ensuring best-in-class consumer protection within The Bancorp and among
its third-party partners and service providers.
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Sepideh Behram appointed Chief Compliance Officer at The Bancorp (Photo: Business Wire)
According to Steven Turowski, EVP, Chief Risk Officer, “Appointing
Sepideh Behram to the critical role of Chief Compliance Officer is yet
another demonstration of The Bancorp’s commitment to designing and
maintaining a best-in-class compliance risk culture. Sepideh has a
strong understanding of our unique private-label banking business model,
policies and standards. This context, combined with her comprehensive
regulatory background, has all of us at The Bancorp thrilled to have
Sepideh heading up one of the most important functions in our
organization.”
Prior to joining The Bancorp, Behram served as Vice President of Global
Compliance and Ethics for Global Corporate Payments at American Express,
and as Chief Compliance Officer at Travelex Global Business Payments NA.
She also served as the Senior Compliance Counsel in the Center for
Regulatory Compliance Section of the American Bankers Association (ABA),
overseeing regulatory efforts in Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy
Act matters by issuing comment letters and engaging the industry in
discussions on proposed legislation. Previous to the ABA, Behram served
as Director of Global Anti-Money Laundering for E*TRADE Financial and as
Deputy Chief Compliance Officer for E*TRADE Bank, along with several
roles at Monroe Bank and Trust in Monroe, Michigan, including Second
Vice President and Special Assets Manager, overseeing commercial loan
workouts and collections.
“It’s been a pleasure being a part of The Bancorp and having the
opportunity to work with internal colleagues who are industry
leaders. I’m excited about the opportunities ahead for our organization
and continuing to work with a stellar team of compliance professionals
to deliver a best-in-class compliance program,” said Behram.
Behram has a J.D. from Michigan State University School of Law and a
B.A. in Political Science from George Washington University. She is a
member of the District of Columbia and Michigan Bars, as well as the
American Bar Association. Behram is the Chair of the ABA’s CAFP Advisory
Board and Co-Chair of the US Capital Chapter of ACAMS.
About The Bancorp, Inc.
With operations in the US and Europe, The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK)
is dedicated to serving the unique needs of non-bank financial service
companies, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to those on the
Fortune 500. The company’s chief financial institution, The Bancorp Bank
(Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender), has been repeatedly recognized in
the payments industry as the Top Issuer of Prepaid Cards (US), a top
merchant sponsor bank, and a top ACH originator. Specialized lending
distinctions include National Preferred SBA Lender, a leading provider
of securities-backed lines of credit, and one of the few bank-owned
commercial leasing groups in the nation. thebancorp.com.
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The Bancorp, Inc.
Andres Viroslav, 215-861-7990
aviroslav@thebancorp.com
Source: The Bancorp