Leilani Najera
About Leilani Najera
Leilani Najera is a seasoned professional in third party risk management, currently serving as a Sr. Third Party Risk Manager at Transamerica. She has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held various roles at companies such as Capital One, Banc of California, and LoanMe.
Work at Transamerica
Leilani Najera currently holds the position of Sr. Third Party Risk Manager at Transamerica. She has been with the company since 2020, contributing to the management and oversight of third-party risks. Her role involves assessing vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position builds on her extensive experience in risk management and vendor oversight.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Before joining Transamerica, Najera worked at Banc of California as a Sr. Third Party Risk Management Analyst from 2017 to 2020. In this role, she focused on evaluating third-party vendors and managing associated risks. Her career in risk management began at LoanMe Official, where she served as Vendor Manager from 2015 to 2017, overseeing vendor relationships and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Leilani Najera earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Corrections from California State University-Los Angeles. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Southern California, completing her studies from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she studied Business, Management, and Law at Mt. San Antonio College from 2014 to 2015.
Career Background
Najera has a diverse background in various roles within the financial services sector. She worked at Wells Fargo as a Documentation Specialist from 2005 to 2012, followed by a position as a Quality Analyst at CashCall, Inc. from 2012 to 2015. Her experience spans over a decade in roles focused on risk management, vendor oversight, and quality assurance.
Leadership and Involvement
Throughout her career, Leilani Najera has taken on leadership roles, including serving as Newsletter Editor at LoanMe, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. She also held the position of Treasurer for the Criminal Justice Club at California State University-Los Angeles during the 2006-2007 academic year, demonstrating her commitment to community involvement and leadership.