Aaron James Webster
About Aaron James Webster
Aaron James Webster serves as the Managing Director for Latin America at Galileo Financial Technologies and is the Chief Risk Officer at SoFi. He has extensive experience in risk management and operations across various financial institutions, including Toyota North America and Citi.
Current Role at Galileo Financial Technologies
Aaron James Webster serves as the Managing Director for Latin America at Galileo Financial Technologies since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the go-to-market strategy and managing in-market teams for the Latin America Business Unit. He focuses on delivering market-leading payment technology across the region. His leadership extends to directing global member service delivery sites located in India, the Philippines, Nicaragua, and Guatemala, ensuring efficient client service and operational excellence.
Experience at SoFi
Since 2022, Aaron Webster has held the position of Chief Risk Officer and Global Head of Operations for SoFi. He oversees risk management for both SoFi Technologies, Inc. and SoFi Bank, N.A. His responsibilities include managing credit and risk data science, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity. He leads the global operations strategy for SoFi and Galileo brands, ensuring effective member and client service delivery.
Previous Positions at Citi
Aaron Webster worked at Citi in various roles, including Chief Risk Officer for the Retail Bank and CitiMortgage, and Head of Global Regulatory Analytics from 2018 to 2019. He also held a position as Chief Risk Officer for a brief period in 2019. His tenure at Citi involved significant responsibilities in risk management and regulatory compliance within the financial sector.
Background in Risk Management
Aaron Webster has extensive experience in risk management across multiple organizations. He worked at Toyota North America in several capacities, including Managing Director of Risk Management and Decision Sciences from 2008 to 2016. His earlier roles include positions at GE Capital - Global Banking, where he served as Acquisition Risk Leader and Regional Risk Leader for Central, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. His career also includes positions at Washington Mutual Bank and Wachovia Bank, focusing on portfolio management and consumer credit.
Education and Professional Development
Aaron Webster holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International/Global Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also completed the Toyota Strategic Leaders Program at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business in 2017, where he achieved Executive Education. His educational background supports his extensive career in risk management and operations within the financial services industry.