Timothy R. Brown
About Timothy R. Brown
Timothy R. Brown is a Corporate Compliance Assurance Manager at TowneBank, with over 30 years of experience in audit, compliance, and risk management across various Fortune 500 companies. He has held significant roles at SunTrust, Wells Fargo, and GE, and possesses expertise in GRC systems and Six Sigma methodologies.
Current Role at TowneBank
Timothy R. Brown serves as the Corporate Compliance Assurance Manager at TowneBank since 2020. In this role, he manages a Regulatory Compliance Monitoring and Testing Program, leading a team of three professionals. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing governance activities oversight. Brown's expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems supports his efforts in maintaining high standards of compliance within the organization.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Compliance
Prior to his current position, Timothy R. Brown held various roles focused on regulatory compliance. He worked at SunTrust as the VP, Operational Risk Administrator/Business Project Manager from 2013 to 2017 and as the VP, Regulatory Exam Program Manager from 2010 to 2013. He also served as a VP, Compliance Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors, specializing in Anti Money Laundering and Regulatory Exams. His extensive experience in these positions has equipped him with a deep understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Educational Background
Timothy R. Brown studied at Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both Finance and Accounting. This educational foundation has contributed to his over 30 years of experience in audit, compliance, and risk management within the financial services sector.
Expertise in GRC Systems
Brown possesses expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems, specifically IBM Open Pages and RSA Archer. His knowledge in these systems enables him to design and implement detailed testing and reporting systems that enhance governance activities oversight. This technical proficiency is integral to his role in managing compliance programs and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Career Overview and Skills
Timothy R. Brown has over 30 years of experience in establishing, maintaining, and improving audit, compliance, and risk programs for consumer financial services companies. He has worked in strategic roles across all three lines of defense at Fortune 500 companies, including SunTrust, Wells Fargo, GE, and Aon. His background includes a strong emphasis on process improvements through collaboration and consultative relationships, as well as a solid grounding in Six Sigma methodologies.