Erica Gurren, Cr VP M
About Erica Gurren, Cr VP M
Erica Gurren serves as a Senior Third Party Risk Manager at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2021. Previously, she held various roles at Fifth Third Bank, contributing to vendor management and default servicing over several years.
Work at Transamerica
Erica Gurren currently holds the position of Senior Third Party Risk Manager at Transamerica, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she is responsible for developing and implementing risk management strategies that include performance management scorecards and monitoring results. Erica coordinates with third-party providers and subject matter experts to facilitate effective risk management practices. She leads projects aimed at enhancing the third-party oversight program, ensuring compliance with program requirements across business units.
Previous Experience at Fifth Third Bank
Before joining Transamerica, Erica Gurren worked at Fifth Third Bank for several years in various roles. She served as a Senior Analyst in Vendor Management from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on vendor-related risk management. Prior to that, she held the position of Default and Special Servicing Manager II, AVP, from 2017 to 2019, and Default and Special Servicing Manager from 2015 to 2017. Her career at Fifth Third Bank began as a Mortgage Foreclosure Analyst II in 2013, and she progressed through multiple roles in default servicing until 2021.
Education and Expertise
Erica Gurren earned an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from Beckfield College-Florence, completing her studies from 2000 to 2002. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in legal principles, which supports her work in risk management and compliance. Her expertise encompasses third-party risk management, vendor management, and default servicing, making her a knowledgeable resource in these areas.
Risk Management Initiatives
In her role as Senior Third Party Risk Manager, Erica Gurren has developed performance management scorecards that are integral to the organization's risk management strategy. She acts as a subject matter expert, educating various business units on the requirements of the third-party risk management program. Erica's initiatives focus on coordinating with third-party providers to strengthen risk management strategies and enhance oversight programs.