Katie Savitz
About Katie Savitz
Katie Savitz is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Cable, where she has worked since 2020. With a decade of experience in the anti-financial crime sector, she has held significant roles at companies such as Square and Monzo Bank.
Work at Cable
Katie Savitz has served as Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Cable since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative products and strategies to enhance the company's offerings. Her leadership contributes to the overall vision and direction of Cable, ensuring that the company remains competitive in the market.
Previous Experience at Square
Katie Savitz worked at Square for seven years, holding various positions within the risk and fraud team. She began as a Risk Operations Specialist in 2013 and progressed to become the Risk Operations Lead from 2014 to 2016. She then took on the role of Risk Lead for Europe from 2016 to 2019 in Dublin, Ireland, where she was responsible for overseeing risk management strategies in the region.
Experience at Monzo Bank
At Monzo Bank, Katie Savitz held the position of Senior Manager of Financial Crime from 2019 to 2020. In this capacity, she played a significant role in the financial crime leadership team, managing cross-functional squads that focused on building and maintaining financial crime controls. Her work contributed to enhancing the bank's ability to combat financial crime.
Education and Expertise
Katie Savitz earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics from William & Mary, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She has a decade of experience in the anti-financial crime sector, specializing in creative solutions for addressing financial crime. Her skills include risk management, operations and strategy, people and performance management, and fraud investigations.
Background in Financial Crime
Katie Savitz has developed extensive expertise in financial crime through her roles at Monzo and Square. She has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving risk management practices and fraud prevention strategies. Her experience includes leading teams and implementing controls to mitigate financial crime risks across different regions.