PHOENIX, AZ, February 13, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Katrina J. Williams has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Williams is a distinguished professional in the field of risk management, currently serving as the managing director, Combined U.S. Operations (CUSO) Payments and fraud risk head at RBC Capital Markets. With 25 years of experience in her profession, she has developed a profound expertise in fraud, risk management, payments risk, communication, quality control and internal controls. Her role involves overseeing the Payments and Fraud risk framework at RBC, ensuring the implementation of effective controls meet regulatory, legal and compliance expectations. She interacts with executive officers from various business units and external regulators, engaging with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve to enhance risk management practices.

Prior to her current position, Ms. Williams was the managing director, CUSO payments risk head at RBC Capital Markets from 2023 to 2024. In this role, she focused on developing strategies to mitigate payment risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Before joining RBC Capital Markets, she served as managing director, core operational risk management head at MUFG in Phoenix from 2021 to 2023, where she led initiatives to strengthen operational risk frameworks across the organization.

From 2018 to 2021, Ms. Williams held the position of head of independent fraud risk management director at MUFG in Phoenix. During this time, she played a pivotal role in enhancing fraud detection and prevention measures. Her career also includes significant contributions at Citi, where she served as global functions fraud risk head from 2017 to 2018 and director, global consumer risk fraud risk governance from 2014 to 2016. Earlier roles at Citi include senior vice president, global risk governance from 2011 to 2013 and senior vice president, planning and analysis head, Latin America from 2009 to 2011.

Ms. Williams' academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in communications and studio art from Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she graduated in 1994. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Hamline University. Her education has been instrumental in shaping her communication skills and creative problem-solving abilities, which have been crucial in her profession.

Throughout her career, Ms. Williams has received numerous accolades for her outstanding performance, including the Golden Eagle Chairman's Award at General Mills in 2000 for Outstanding Performance, as well as several internal awards. Of particular note was her nomination for Citi's Women in Risk initiative, a prestigious honor limited to 12 women chosen to participate in the program annually, designed to cultivate future women risk leaders. She has also recently been nominated to participate in RBC's Women in Leadership program, designed to advance careers and drive business results.

Her professional journey has been significantly influenced by mentorship from exceptional leaders who recognized her potential and provided invaluable guidance. This support has been a cornerstone of her success, allowing her to navigate complex challenges within the finance and banking sectors. Ms. Williams believes that exploring new areas and gaining diverse experiences through lateral moves has greatly enhanced her understanding of the banking industry, not only by expanding her network but also by building important skills and insights across various functions within an organization.

In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Williams is actively involved in civic activities as a volunteer for a local animal charity. Her dedication to community service reflects her commitment to making a positive impact beyond her career.

Ms. Williams' personal life is enriched by her passion for traveling and spending time with her family, including her spouse Sean and their two children, Mackenzie and Jonas. Looking ahead, she is focused on developing a robust succession plan that empowers her team members to evolve into future leaders within their organization. She aspires to become a chief risk officer at a regional bank in the United States and envisions serving on corporate boards to guide finance and risk management strategies effectively.

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