Joetha Crooks, Crcm, MBA
About Joetha Crooks, Crcm, MBA
Joetha Crooks is a Senior Vice President of Mortgage Banking Compliance with over 15 years of experience in compliance management for financial institutions. She has held senior roles at FIS, MUFG Union Bank, and currently at City National Bank, specializing in regulatory compliance and risk management.
Work at City National Bank
Joetha Crooks currently holds the position of Senior Vice President - Mortgage Banking Compliance at City National Bank. She has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the bank's compliance framework in Los Angeles, California. Her responsibilities include overseeing compliance management within the mortgage banking sector, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Prior to her current role, Joetha Crooks served as Vice President-Compliance Officer at MUFG Union Bank, N.A. from 2018 to 2021. In this position, she focused on compliance oversight in the financial services sector. Before that, she worked as a Senior Regulatory Compliance Auditor at FIS from 2012 to 2018, where she specialized in various federal regulations and compliance risk management.
Education and Expertise
Joetha Crooks holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of the District of Columbia and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland. She also achieved the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) designation from the ABA Institute of Certified Bankers. Her educational background supports her expertise in compliance management, program design, and implementation for financial institutions.
Specialization in Compliance Management
Joetha Crooks specializes in compliance management, focusing on the administration and enforcement of policies, procedures, and processes to manage compliance risk. She is knowledgeable in a wide range of regulations, including Reg. Z Truth-in-Lending, TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule (TRID), and Reg. DD Truth-in-Savings. Her role involves providing consultation as a subject-matter expert on compliance risk management.
Achievements in Regulatory Compliance
With over 15 years of experience in senior compliance roles across multiple financial institutions, Joetha Crooks has developed a strong focus on compliance risk management. Her previous roles have included significant responsibilities in regulatory compliance auditing and oversight, contributing to her reputation as an expert in the field.