Title: Compliance Training Manager
Company: Credit Agricole
Location: New York, New York, United States
Donnie C. Killian Jr., CSS, compliance training manager at Credit Agricole, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in compliance.
With nearly two decades of experience to his credit, Mr. Killian has built a successful career in finance, specializing in international financial sanctions, risk management, banking, data analysis, and project management. He currently serves as a compliance training manager at Crédit Agricole, a role he has held since 2022, where he oversees business operations across North and South America. He is responsible for building training programs from scratch and turning them into efficient, streamlined processes. His prior experience includes serving as vice president at BNP Paribas from 2020 to 2022 and assistant vice president from 2016 to 2020. At Citigroup Inc., he worked as assistant vice president from 2014 to 2016, compliance officer from 2013 to 2014, and compliance analyst from 2011 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he held roles such as data analyst at Moody’s Analytics from 2010 to 2011, static data analyst at Barclays Capital in 2010, research analyst at Dealogic from 2007 to 2009, and sales specialist at Wells Fargo in 2006. He dedicates his time as a speaker for Colleges for African Americans and remains an active alumnus of the University of Alabama.
Reflecting on his path, Mr. Killian earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of Alabama in 2006 and became a certified sanctions specialist through the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists in 2020. After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in finance or economics, eventually landing a job at Citi Bank. When his boss at Citi left, he brought him along to BNP Paribas, recognizing his potential as a trainer and public speaker. He takes great pride in developing a comprehensive training program for Crédit Agricole, serving both North and South America. He attributes his success to mastering multitasking and developing emotional intelligence. He believes that the ability to confront obstacles directly and remain composed when things do not go as planned has been crucial to his career advancement. He emphasizes the importance of taking a moment to pause, breathe, and assess situations before reacting or meeting deadlines, a strategy that has been vital to his continued success.
In the coming years, he plans to continue working in training, compliance, and security, exploring opportunities beyond banking. He aims to invest more and carefully plan for his future, considering various possibilities, including whether to stay in New York or move closer to his roots. He is also contemplating property ownership, potentially abroad. In terms of his career, he is weighing whether to remain in the banking sector or pivot to a new field, such as pharmaceuticals or entertainment. Additionally, he is exploring the idea of finding a more cost-effective hobby to replace his current passion for world travel, which, while deeply fulfilling, can be expensive. For aspiring professionals, he advises resilience and perseverance, cautioning against discouragement in the face of inevitable challenges. He acknowledges the heavily regulated, constantly audited nature of the industry, where high-pressure situations and multiple deadlines can often feel overwhelming. His key piece of advice is to maintain belief in one’s ability to complete the tasks at hand. Emphasizing the importance of work-life balance, he encourages newcomers not to let work consume their personal time and to prioritize taking breaks.
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