Leslie Armin
About Leslie Armin
Leslie Armin serves as the Consumer Compliance Lead at Synctera, where they have worked since 2023. With a background in law and risk management, Armin has held various positions in notable organizations, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citi, and possesses expertise in consumer protection laws and compliance management systems.
Work at Synctera
Leslie Armin has been serving as the Consumer Compliance Lead at Synctera since 2023. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations. Her responsibilities include overseeing compliance management systems and managing regulatory exam processes.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current position, Leslie Armin held several roles in the financial services sector. She worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Senior Legal Counsel & QC from 2012 to 2017, where she gained experience in legal compliance and quality control. Following this, she served as Vice President of Risk Management at Citi from 2017 to 2019, focusing on risk assessment and management strategies.
Legal Background and Early Career
Leslie began her legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk at the New York State Supreme Court in 2011. She also worked as a Summer Associate at Malcolm Cisneros, A Law Corporation in 2010, where she focused on bankruptcy and real estate law. These early experiences contributed to her understanding of legal frameworks and compliance requirements.
Education and Expertise
Leslie Armin earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from New York Law School. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Her academic background supports her expertise in consumer protection laws, including TILA, ECOA, UDAAP, FCRA, and SCRA/MLA.
Skills in Compliance and Risk Management
Leslie possesses a strong skill set in compliance management and risk assessment. She has developed expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Third-Party Risk Management. Additionally, she is skilled in control testing, audit processes, and sampling methodology, which are essential for effective compliance oversight.