Stephanie Watts Graybeal, MBA,Cr VP M Iv
About Stephanie Watts Graybeal, MBA,Cr VP M Iv
Stephanie Watts Graybeal is a Senior Manager at Sallie Mae, where she has worked since 2014. She specializes in third-party management and compliance, overseeing monitoring activities and conducting reviews of significant third parties.
Work at Sallie Mae
Stephanie Watts Graybeal has been employed at Sallie Mae since 2014, initially serving as Vendor Management Manager for ten years. In 2018, she transitioned to the role of Senior Manager. In her current position, she oversees and assesses ongoing monitoring activities related to third-party management associated with Sallie Mae Bank. Her responsibilities include conducting on-site reviews for significant or high-risk third parties and managing the termination process and off-boarding of third parties to ensure compliance with contractual guidelines.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie Watts Graybeal earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Organizational Leadership from Wilmington University, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. Prior to her MBA, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Administration from the same institution, studying from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in vendor management and third-party oversight within the financial services sector.
Background
Before joining Sallie Mae, Stephanie Watts Graybeal worked as an Account Manager at The Brickman Group from 2010 to 2014. This role provided her with experience in managing client accounts and developing vendor relationships, which contributed to her skills in third-party management. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on vendor management and compliance within various organizational settings.
Achievements
In her role at Sallie Mae, Stephanie Watts Graybeal has been responsible for enhancing the ongoing monitoring processes for new and existing third parties. She completes assessments of third-party management programs and fourth-party oversight, ensuring that all activities align with the enterprise's compliance requirements. Her work contributes to the overall risk management strategy of Sallie Mae Bank.