Celeste Guzman
About Celeste Guzman
Celeste Guzman is a Deposit Operations Exceptions Processor at CIBC in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in banking, financial compliance, and customer service.
Current Position at CIBC
Celeste Guzman has been serving as a Deposit Operations Exceptions Processor at CIBC since 2019. Her role involves managing deposit operations, ensuring accuracy, and handling exceptions that arise during processing. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she leverages her experience in financial operations to maintain efficient and compliant transaction processing.
Previous Experience at Wintrust Financial Corporation
Prior to her current role, Celeste Guzman worked as a Bank Teller at Wintrust Financial Corporation from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure in the Greater Chicago Area, she was responsible for customer service, transaction processing, and daily cash handling. Her role involved ensuring customer satisfaction and accuracy in financial transactions.
Internship at The PrivateBank
In 2017, Celeste Guzman gained valuable experience as a Financial Crime Compliance Intern at The PrivateBank. For six months, she worked in the Greater Chicago Area, focusing on compliance and financial crime prevention. This experience provided her with insights into regulatory practices and the importance of maintaining robust compliance protocols.
Educational Background in Business Management
Celeste Guzman holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from National Louis University, obtained between 2018 and 2020. Additionally, she completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from Harold Washington College between 2015 and 2017. Her educational background is supplemented by certifications in Financial Operations from the Year Up program, enhancing her expertise in the financial sector.
Teaching Experience and Skill Development
Beyond her financial career, Celeste Guzman has experience teaching dance to children, which has helped her develop patience and group management skills. This role contributed to her ability to manage and lead groups effectively, a valuable skill in her professional settings. As an alumna of the Year Up program, she also acquired key software skills and expanded her professional network.