Billy Seitz, Crcm, MBA
About Billy Seitz, Crcm, MBA
Billy Seitz is the Senior Vice President, Director of Consumer Compliance, and CRA Officer at Customers Bank, where he has worked since 2018. He holds an MBA from Rockhurst University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Missouri State University, and has extensive experience in compliance and risk management across various financial institutions.
Work at Customers Bank
Billy Seitz serves as the Senior Vice President, Director of Consumer Compliance, and CRA Officer at Customers Bank. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the bank's compliance framework in the Reading, Pennsylvania area. In his role, he is responsible for Compliance Risk Assessment, HMDA, and CRA. He oversees Fair Lending, UDAAP Prevention, and Compliance Advisory of all consumer regulations. Seitz chairs the Management Compliance Committee and participates in the Board Compliance Committee, leading a team of Compliance Risk Officers that supports multiple business lines.
Education and Expertise
Billy Seitz earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Missouri State University, where he studied from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education at Rockhurst University, obtaining a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Management from 2001 to 2002. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in consumer compliance and regulatory matters.
Professional Background
Before joining Customers Bank, Billy Seitz held various positions in the financial services industry. He worked at Regions Financial Corporation as a Responsible Lending Policy Officer from 2011 to 2012. He also served as Senior Director at First National Bank of Omaha from 2016 to 2017. His earlier experience includes roles at NovaStar Mortgage as a Regulatory Compliance Researcher and at HSBC North American Holdings, Inc. as Assistant Vice President, HMDA and Privacy Compliance Manager. He also worked at BKD CPAs & Advisors as Director from 2013 to 2016.
Achievements in Compliance Leadership
In his current role at Customers Bank, Billy Seitz leads initiatives focused on compliance risk management. He chairs the Management Compliance Committee and actively participates in the Board Compliance Committee. His leadership encompasses oversight of Fair Lending practices and UDAAP Prevention, ensuring adherence to consumer regulations. His extensive experience in compliance and risk assessment positions him as a key figure in the bank's commitment to regulatory standards.