ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is
pleased to announce the appointment of Ricardo Pineres as the new Chief Risk Officer,
effective July 2024. With over 15
years of experience in the financial services industry, Ricardo
brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in legal, compliance,
and regulatory matters to USSFCU.
In his distinguished career, Ricardo has successfully led
compliance teams at Navy Federal Credit Union, Capital One, and
State Department FCU. He has also contributed his expertise to the
legal teams at leading fintech companies, including PayPal and One.
His comprehensive understanding of credit union and banking
regulatory issues, coupled with his leadership in legal and
compliance domains, positions him as a pivotal asset to the USSFCU
team.
Before transitioning to legal and compliance roles, Ricardo
served in various government relations and regulatory capacities
with organizations such as the Maryland & DC Credit Union Association,
the National Association of Federally Insured Credit Unions
(NAFCU), and the Financial Services Institute. His extensive
background in navigating the complexities of financial regulations
and his strategic approach to risk management make him a perfect
fit for guiding USSFCU's risk management strategy.
Ricardo is a licensed attorney, a member of the Virginia State
Bar, and holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the George Washington University Law School. He also
earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) from James
Madison University. Beyond his professional accomplishments,
Ricardo is dedicated to his family and enjoys spending his free
time golfing and participating in trivia competitions with his wife
and two children.
"We are thrilled to welcome Ricardo
Pineres to our executive team," said Timothy L. Anderson, President and CEO of
USSFCU. "His extensive experience and proven track record in the
financial services industry will be instrumental in guiding our
risk management efforts and ensuring the continued security and
stability of our credit union."
As USSFCU continues to grow and expand its services, the
addition of Ricardo Pineres as Chief
Risk Officer reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest
standards of compliance and risk management for our members.
About USSFCU
Since 1935, USSFCU has provided the
Senate and Capitol Hill communities with world-class financial
stability, security, and service. Now a $1.6
billion financial institution with 140 plus paths to
membership, access to these exclusive financial resources is at
your fingertips. Visit ussfcu.org/joinus to learn
more.
View this press release on our website
at ussfcu.org/press.
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