Harry Zunino
About Harry Zunino
Harry Zunino serves as the Head of Operational, Technology and Cyber Risk Management at Sallie Mae, where he manages risk assessment programs and oversees data governance. He holds degrees in Chemistry and Business Administration from Millersville University and possesses multiple professional certifications in compliance and privacy.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Harry Zunino currently serves as the Head of Operational, Technology and Cyber Risk Management at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he manages a team responsible for the Risk and Control Self-Assessment program. He oversees data governance and third-party risk management, ensuring that the organization's risk management strategies align with regulatory requirements. Zunino reports directly to the Chief Risk Officer and provides updates to the Board of Directors on risk management programs.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae
Before his current position, Harry Zunino held multiple roles at Sallie Mae. He served as Chief Compliance Officer from 2020 to 2024, where he was responsible for overseeing compliance operations. Prior to that, he was the VP of Compliance Operations from 2008 to 2021. His extensive experience at Sallie Mae spans over 13 years, contributing to the company's compliance and operational risk management efforts.
Experience at Bank of America
Harry Zunino worked at Bank of America for over a decade in various compliance and operational risk roles. He started as a Corporate Affairs Assistant from 1993 to 1995, then progressed to Assistant Vice President in the Compliance Division from 1995 to 2000. He later served as First Vice President of Compliance and Operational Risk from 2000 to 2005, and as Senior Vice President from 2006 to 2008. His roles at Bank of America provided him with a solid foundation in compliance and risk management.
Education and Certifications
Harry Zunino studied at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where he earned an Associate of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, both completed between 1985 and 1990. He holds a Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager (CRVPM) certification from the Compliance Education Institute and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. These qualifications support his expertise in compliance and risk management.