Laura Waters

Laura Waters has extensive experience in compliance roles within the banking and financial industry. Laura is currently serving as the Chief Compliance Officer at Manufacturers Bank since March 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Head of Compliance - Digital Bank at the same institution from January 2021 to June 2023.

Before joining Manufacturers Bank, Laura worked as the Vice President of Compliance at Marcus by Goldman Sachs from June 2021 to February 2022. Laura also served as the Chief Compliance Officer at Imprint Payments Inc for a brief period from March 2021 to June 2021.

Laura's earlier experiences include significant leadership roles at influential institutions such as USAA and American Express. At USAA, they held the position of Chief Compliance Officer for the USAA Federal Savings Bank from October 2018 to January 2020. Laura also served as the Vice President and Head of Enterprise Compliance, where they were responsible for creating and implementing compliance programs for various departments.

At American Express, Laura worked in multiple roles, including Vice President positions overseeing compliance for US Consumer Businesses, US Card Compliance, Compliance & Ethics, and Acting Principal Compliance Leader for Company Operations. Laura led teams of compliance professionals and reported directly to senior leadership and regulatory bodies.

Laura's compliance experience stretches back to their time at American Express, where they started as a Director of Compliance & Ethics in 2007. Laura held various roles within the compliance function, including Director and Senior Manager in the General Counsel's Office.

Overall, Laura Waters has a diverse and extensive background in compliance, having held senior leadership positions and successfully managing compliance programs in large financial institutions such as Manufacturers Bank, Marcus by Goldman Sachs, USAA, and American Express.

Laura Waters completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics from Bucknell University, which they attended from 1982 to 1986. No information is available regarding any additional certifications obtained.