Gillian Stowe
Elmont,NY
Summary
Strategic Regulatory Management and Governance with over 20 years of experience leading compliance initiatives, risk assessments, and cross-functional teams in the banking sector. Proven ability to manage large-scale regulatory data projects, streamline audit processes, and align financial operations with federal mandates.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Vice President, Governance and Reporting
Santander Corporate & Investment Bank
New York, NY
2022.06 - 2025.06
- Lead regulatory change management efforts across the Corporate & Investment Bank, ensuring enterprise-wide alignment with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain a robust Compliance Management System (CMS), including process documentation, monitoring protocols, and regulatory deliverables.
- Prepare governance reports and dashboards for senior leadership, incorporating key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and breach/escalation metrics to support risk-based decision-making.
- Drive the creation and implementation of Risk Appetite Statements, ensuring they align with Santander’s strategic objectives and regulatory expectations.
- Monitor and report breaches of compliance thresholds, lead root cause analysis, and coordinate escalation protocols and remediation with control functions.
- Manage remediation of internal and external regulatory findings, partnering with stakeholders to address control gaps and enhance reporting processes.
Project Manager – Capital Liquidity and Funding
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
New York, NY
2014.10 - 2019.07
- Led staff analyzing financial reports for BHCs, FBOs, and GSIBs to ensure adequate capital and liquidity funding.
- Reviewed and monitored large financial datasets for compliance with GAAP, SOX, Dodd-Frank, CCAR, and prudential standards.
- Developed risk profiles and risk aggregation analysis for domestic and international institutions.
- Directed development of agile-based data intake systems for automating analysis and reconciliation.
- Implemented SOP changes to minimize internal compliance risks and conducted audit reviews.
- Liaised with regulatory bodies (SEC, OCC, NYSBD, U.S. Treasury Department) to shape policy.
- Created training and mentoring programs to enhance team performance.
Project Manager – International and Domestic Markets Division
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
New York, NY
2007.08 - 2014.10
- Oversaw data collection and analysis of international financial transactions used by the US Treasury for monetary policy.
- Led implementation of real-time treasury international capital data systems during financial crisis.
- Coordinated with federal agencies and institutions to assess global economic impacts.
- Created presentations and quarterly publications forecasting global financial outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Managerial Economics
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Regulatory Management
- Compliance & Regulatory Findings
- Governance Reporting
- Project Management
- Risk Appetite & KPI Development
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Leadership & Training
- Client Relations
- Rapid Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Lotus Notes
- Bloomberg
- Jira
- SQL
Certification
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance
Custom
- Staff Manager, Financial Structure Division, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Senior Reports Analyst, Financial Structure Division, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Operations Analyst, Prudential Securities, Operations and Clearing Division
Timeline
Vice President, Governance and Reporting
Santander Corporate & Investment Bank
2022.06 - 2025.06
Project Manager – Capital Liquidity and Funding
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
2014.10 - 2019.07
Project Manager – International and Domestic Markets Division
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
2007.08 - 2014.10
Bachelor of Science - Managerial Economics
Carnegie Mellon University