Dustin James, Cerp, Crcm
About Dustin James, Cerp, Crcm
Dustin James is an Associate Director at Protiviti with over fifteen years of experience in risk management, focusing on integrating risk management activities within business processes.
Professional Background
Dustin James has accumulated extensive experience in the field of risk management over the past fifteen years. He has worked with top-five international and super-regional financial services institutions, focusing on integrating risk management activities within business decision-making processes. His career includes roles in compliance and operational risk, emphasizing efficiency and effectiveness.
Current Role at Protiviti
Dustin James currently serves as an Associate Director at Protiviti, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, his responsibilities likely include overseeing risk management activities and ensuring corporate governance compliance. Before becoming an Associate Director, he worked as a Senior Manager at Protiviti from 2018 to 2020, where he was based in the Greater Chicago Area.
Previous Experience at Financial Institutions
Prior to his tenure at Protiviti, Dustin James experienced several significant roles in financial institutions. He served as the Key Indicators Manager V.P. - Wholesale Banking at U.S. Bank from 2016 to 2018. At BMO Financial Corp, he was the Senior Compliance Manager for the Compliance Risk Program Office U.S. Team Lead from 2015 to 2016, and at BMO Harris Bank, he held roles from Senior Compliance Officer to Compliance Officer, Corporate Reporting - Assistant Vice President from 2012 to 2015. Dustin's earlier career includes positions at JP Morgan Chase, where he worked from 2007 to 2012.
Educational Background
Dustin James holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Risk Management from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business, completed in 2018. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies from Missouri State University in 2006. His foundational studies began at Moberly Area Community College, where he studied from 2001 to 2003.
Risk Management Expertise
Dustin's expertise lies in operational risk management oversight and risk assessment design and integration, particularly in compliance and operational risk. His professional portfolio includes integrating risk management activities within business decision-making processes to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. He is also involved in corporate governance oversight as part of his professional responsibilities.