"Managing risks is critical for every business. I just enjoy practicing it daily as my career." - LaChrisha Taylor
Lachrisha Taylor is a seasoned risk professional with 12+ years of experience helping organizations strengthen control environments, navigate regulatory complexity, and build resilient operating models across financial services and regulated industries.
She specializes in building scalable risk frameworks, strengthening control environments, and enabling organizations to operate with confidence in complex regulatory landscapes. Lachrisha has led high-impact initiatives across banking, fintech, alternative investments, healthcare, and life sciences — partnering with executives to deliver measurable risk reduction and operational resilience.
Her leadership approach combines strategic execution, data-driven decision-making, and technology-enabled risk management to proactively identify emerging risks and strengthen organizational performance.
LaChrisha Taylor
Risk & Compliance Leader
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2024 - CURRENT
Vice President
Control Manager, Chief Administrative Office
JPMORGAN
I serve as a Control Manager within CAO, leading program management, quality assurance, and governance initiatives to strengthen our risk-control environment. I partner across the various lines of business and corporate functions (e.g., audit, legal) to enhance regulatory compliance, drive sustainability, and oversee enterprise risk.
2023-2024
Senior Associate
Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)
ANGELO GORDON
I led the charge in developing and implementing comprehensive third-party risk management frameworks and a brand-new TPRM program. My efforts significantly improved the vendor risk assessment processes and ensured compliance with industry regulations.
2021 - 2023
Senior Associate - Engagement Lead
Technology Consulting
Third Party Risk as a Service (TPRaaS)
ERNST & YOUNG
I was pivotal in managing large-scale risk management projects and leading a global team in India and the Philippines. My leadership in third-party risk management engagements delivered enhanced risk visibility and more robust risk mitigation strategies for clients across various industries.
2016 - 2021
U.S. BANK
Senior Associate
Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)
I managed the governance and risk management activities. Directed core business line functions for payment services, wealth management, and investment services; educated risk consultants on policy changes and procedures; optimized risk management frameworks; updated third-party risk management policy documents; and configured system issues and updates within the eGRC solution to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to new standards.
2015 - 2016
Senior Associate
AML / BSA Compliance
U.S. BANK
I conducted pre-onboarding analysis for high-risk transactions, coordinated Customer Transaction Assessments to uncover unusual activities, and examined transactional activities for high-risk countries and OFAC processing. Created a shared database for updating analysts, generated over 5,000 high-risk account remarks leading to over $1.0M in avoided losses, developed AML/BSA prevention methods, and provided training on updated regulations and banking requirements.
2012 - 2015
U.S. BANK
Associate
Customer Information Accounts (Omni/Digital Banking)
I reviewed customer applications for accounts to meet federal requirements, identified suspicious trends through KYC and CIP, promoted banking products leading to a 45% increase in sales revenue, opened over 1 million web-based accounts, volunteered over 100 hours strengthening community relationships, and received CEO commendation and pinnacle award for performance and quality.
EDUCATION
2019-2022
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
with a concentration in Project Management
2015 - 2018
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Business Administration
Project Management
2010 - 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Business Administration
Project Management
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)
Regulatory Compliance
Leadership
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Stakeholder Management
Process Optimization