Scott Diaz, Cfsa, Crma
About Scott Diaz, Cfsa, Crma
Scott Diaz is the Compliance Director at CIBC U.S., with extensive experience in risk management and compliance roles at various financial institutions in the Greater Chicago Area.
Title and Role at CIBC U.S.
Scott Diaz serves as the Compliance Director at CIBC U.S. since 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. In this capacity, he leads the second line of defense Compliance Advisory and Fair and Responsible Banking Programs. His responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing regulatory and business changes to ensure compliance with all relevant programs and regulatory requirements. He also engages extensively with senior management and staff to collaboratively strengthen compliance programs.
Previous Experience at U.S. Bank
Scott Diaz has held several notable positions at U.S. Bank in the Greater Chicago Area. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Risk Management / Product Risk Officer – Specialized Finance. Prior to that, he served as Director of Risk Reporting & Analytics from 2018 to 2019 and was the Risk & Control Assessment Manager from 2015 to 2018. He also held the role of Compliance & Audit Manager from 2010 to 2013 and started his tenure at U.S. Bank as Internal Audit Manager from 2005 to 2010 in the Greater Milwaukee Area.
Role as Compliance Specialist at BMO Harris Bank
Scott Diaz worked as the Compliance Specialist Senior Manager at BMO Harris Bank from 2013 to 2015 in the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, he was responsible for developing and implementing compliance strategies and ensuring regulatory adherence. His expertise in this area significantly contributed to the bank’s compliance functions during his tenure.
Educational Background
Scott Diaz completed his higher education with an MBA in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Eastern Illinois University. His academic foundation has played a critical role in his career in compliance and risk management.
Expertise in Fraud and Loss Prevention
Throughout his career, Scott Diaz has developed and implemented core fraud and loss prevention strategies that received positive feedback from management. His role as a subject matter expert for consumer protection and non-consumer laws and regulations at CIBC U.S. underscores his commitment to ensuring robust compliance frameworks within banking institutions.