Jen Patriss
About Jen Patriss
Jen Patriss serves as the Vice President of BSA Model and Quality Assurance at TowneBank in Suffolk, Virginia, where she has worked since 2020. With a strong background in data analysis, project management, and process efficiency, she has held various roles at Prudential Financial and Ernst & Young.
Work at TowneBank
Jen Patriss has held the position of Vice President BSA Model and Quality Assurance at TowneBank since 2020. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance and quality assurance within the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) framework. Her responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet key deliverables and enhance operational efficiency. Based in Suffolk, Virginia, she has contributed to the bank's objectives for four years.
Previous Experience at Prudential Financial
Prior to her current role, Jen Patriss worked at Prudential Financial for over a decade. She served as Manager of Business Process Management from 2011 to 2016, where she led initiatives to improve business processes. Before that, she held various positions including Senior Analyst in Regulatory Supervision from 2008 to 2011 and Financial Analyst on the Controllers Team from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she was a Project Manager for Initiative Demand and Governance from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Jen Patriss earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management from Assumption College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Finance from the University of Hartford. Her academic background supports her expertise in data analysis, project management, and managing remote workforces.
Background in Financial Management
Jen Patriss began her career at Ernst & Young as a Financial Management Associate from 2003 to 2005. This early experience in financial management laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in various financial institutions. Her extensive background in finance and project management has equipped her with the skills necessary to enhance process efficiency and drive organizational success.