Robin Garrison, Cams Audit
About Robin Garrison, Cams Audit
Robin Garrison serves as the Strategic Innovations Director of Compliance and VP at FirstBank, specializing in FinTech, AML, and payments risk. With over a decade of experience, he has held various compliance roles in notable companies, including TransferWise and Western Union.
Work at FirstBank
Currently, Robin Garrison serves as the Strategic Innovations Director of Compliance and Vice President at FirstBank. In this role, Garrison oversees the embedded banking compliance program, ensuring that the bank adheres to regulatory standards. Garrison is also involved in the implementation of a blockchain interbank payment settlement network, contributing to the bank's innovative financial solutions.
Education and Expertise
Robin Garrison studied Linguistics at The Ohio State University, where they earned a Bachelor's degree from 2005 to 2009. Garrison is recognized as an expert in FinTech, money service businesses (MSBs), anti-money laundering (AML), embedded banking, and payments risk. This educational background and expertise support Garrison's extensive career in compliance and regulatory matters.
Professional Background
Garrison has over a decade of experience in compliance program development and technology implementation. Prior to joining FirstBank, Garrison held various positions in compliance and risk management at organizations such as Rize, MainStreet Bank, TransferWise, and Western Union. Garrison's roles included Compliance Manager, VP of Compliance, and Senior Program Manager, showcasing a diverse background in the financial services sector.
Achievements in Compliance and Innovation
Garrison has contributed to significant industry initiatives, including updates to the CAMS and CAMS-Audit exams and materials. Garrison participated in the creation of the ACAMS CAFCA certification and regularly speaks at industry events and webinars, sharing insights on compliance and innovation in the financial sector. Garrison's involvement in these initiatives highlights a commitment to advancing compliance standards.
Previous Work Experience
Before their current role, Garrison worked at Rize as Director of Compliance and Banking Operations from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, Garrison was with MainStreet Bank as VP and Compliance Officer from 2018 to 2020. Garrison's earlier experience includes various roles at Western Union, where they served as AML Analyst, Senior Business Analyst, and Change Control Board Chairman, among others, demonstrating a comprehensive career in compliance.