Aaron Rykowski, Crcm
About Aaron Rykowski, Crcm
Aaron Rykowski serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at WesBanco, a position he has held since 2017. With extensive experience in regulatory compliance, he has previously worked in various roles at Fifth Third Bank and the FDIC, and he actively participates in industry committees and conferences.
Work at WesBanco Bank
Aaron Rykowski serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at WesBanco Bank, a position he has held since 2017. He is based in Wheeling, West Virginia. In this role, he oversees compliance operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. His responsibilities include evaluating compliance with Fair Lending, UDAAP, and Community Reinvestment laws and regulations. Rykowski's leadership in compliance has contributed to the bank's operational integrity.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Rykowski studied Public Accounting at the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 1999 to 2002. He is certified as a Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), having achieved this certification in 2012. His educational background and certification underscore his expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management within the banking sector.
Professional Background
Rykowski has a diverse professional background in compliance and banking. He began his career as a Compliance Examiner at the FDIC from 2008 to 2011. He then served as Chief Compliance Officer at Ohio Valley Bank from 2011 to 2013. Following this, he held several positions at Fifth Third Bank, including Vice President - Senior Compliance Officer and Vice President - Servicing Compliance Manager, from 2013 to 2017. He also worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Rio Grande for five months in 2014.
Achievements and Contributions
Aaron Rykowski is actively involved in various industry committees and working groups. He has been the Vice Chair of the CBA CFPB Committee since 2022 and is a member of the ABA RCC Advisory Board. He has contributed to the ABA Flood, Debt Collection, and FCRA working groups. Rykowski has also spoken at multiple industry conferences, including CBA Live 2022 and the ABA Compliance Conference in 2019, 2021, and 2022, sharing his insights on compliance practices.
Regulatory Compliance Experience
Rykowski has extensive experience in managing consumer complaints and resolving complex regulatory actions. His role as a compliance examiner for the FDIC and his subsequent positions in compliance management have equipped him with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks. He has directed servicing consumer practices compliance for a large super-regional bank, demonstrating his capability in ensuring compliance across various banking operations.