Jennifer Kukawski, Crcm
About Jennifer Kukawski, Crcm
Jennifer Kukawski is the Director of Risk Controls and Administration at Sallie Mae, where she has worked since 2015. She previously held roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Sallie Mae, focusing on compliance governance and risk management.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Jennifer Kukawski serves as the Director of Risk Controls and Administration at Sallie Mae. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization's risk management strategies. In her current role, she oversees critical functions related to risk controls and administration, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her responsibilities include managing 50% of all Village Risk Self-Assessments and leading the migration of Internal Control Testing to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Kukawski worked at Sallie Mae as the Director of Compliance Governance from 2009 to 2015. During her tenure, she played a key role in establishing compliance frameworks and governance structures within the organization. Her efforts included creating and participating in the implementation of Risk Self-Assessments across the enterprise, which aimed to enhance the organization's risk management capabilities.
Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Jennifer Kukawski worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Senior Compliance Officer and Assistant Vice President from 1995 to 2008. During her 13 years in this role, based in New York, she was involved in various compliance initiatives and risk management practices. Her experience at JPMorgan Chase provided her with a solid foundation in the financial services industry and compliance governance.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Kukawski studied at Wilmington University, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Public Policy and Government from 2009 to 2011. This educational background has equipped her with knowledge relevant to her roles in compliance and risk management. Her expertise includes developing and performing enterprise-wide education on GRC MARC assessments, which further enhances her capabilities in risk controls and administration.