Jeff Kelley
About Jeff Kelley
Jeff Kelley is a Senior Third Party Risk Manager currently working at Transamerica. He has extensive experience in risk management and operational analysis, having held various roles in organizations such as USAA, Bank of America, and Fannie Mae.
Work at Transamerica
Jeff Kelley currently serves as a Senior Third Party Risk Manager at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing third-party risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His expertise in risk management is integral to the company's operations in Plano, Texas.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Before joining Transamerica, Jeff Kelley worked at USAA as an Operational Analyst focusing on Investor Risk from 2020 to 2022. He also spent 16 years at Fannie Mae as an Operational Risk Analyst, where he was involved in monitoring technology registrations and auditing processes related to the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). His experience in these roles has equipped him with a deep understanding of operational risk management.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Kelley holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management from the University of Arizona. He also completed the Secondary Teaching Certification Program in Speech Communications at The University of Texas at Arlington. His educational background supports his diverse career, blending arts education with operational risk management.
Background in Education and Early Career
Jeff Kelley's early career includes a role as a Secondary Speech and Theater Arts Teacher at Sam Houston Middle School within the Irving Independent School District from 1997 to 1999. This experience in education laid the foundation for his communication skills and ability to manage diverse groups, which have been beneficial in his subsequent roles in risk management.
Key Contributions to HAMP
During his tenure at Fannie Mae, Jeff Kelley played a significant role in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). He was responsible for quality control and auditing of all documents involved in the program. Additionally, he monitored technology registrations and assisted in creating internal processing guides for daily exception reports, contributing to the program's efficiency.