Marcus Schlageter
Chicago
Summary
Accomplished Examiner and Paralegal with a proven track record at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and legal offices, adept in conducting detailed regulatory compliance reviews and legal document preparation. Skilled in analytical reasoning and effective communication, led teams of 7-10, ensuring adherence to consumer financial laws and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Examiner
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
05.2017 - Current
- Conducted on-site examinations, visiting financial institutions to review operations., documents and compliance procedures related to consumer financial products.
- Assessing compliance with Federal regulations, evaluating whether institutions are adhering to Federal laws, including the Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Analyzing data and trends, reviewing financial, and consumer complaint data to identify potential risks to consumers.
- Identifying compliance issues, recognizing areas where institutions may not be meeting regulatory standards and documenting potential violations.
- Communicating findings and recommendations to institution management and senior management within the CFPB
- Investigating consumer complaints, reviewing consumer complaints filled against financial institutions and determining if further action is necessary.
Paralegal
Robert J. Semerad Law Offices
04.2009 - 05.2017
- Provide screening and intake services for clients seeking financial advice or bankruptcy relief.
- Interview individual clients; compile and assemble relevant financial information.
- Analyze financial statements; prepare bankruptcy schedules, list assets, liabilities, income, expenses; prepare budget.
- Maintain client communication; explain pre and post confirmation compliance responsibilities.
- Interact with secured and unsecured creditors, financial institutions and mortgage companies, attorneys regarding case status, position and priority of claims. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Draft and file motions to extend time, extend the stay, adversary complaints for turnover of property of the estate, motions to modify bankruptcy plans and reaffirmation agreements.
- Draft quality work that is appropriately targeted to its audience and purpose.
- Communicate with bankruptcy trustees, court personnel, judges and their staff. Prepare and file all petitions, schedules and required documents on behalf of individual clients and businesses.
- Perform analytical tasks, identify financial issues, conform with legal, regulatory and compliance procedures.
Legal &Administrative Assistant/Paralegal/Office Manager
Law Offices of Robert B. Kory
09.2007 - 04.2009
- Managed all aspects of multiple work streams; trained interns and new employees.
- Assisted in gathering, organizing and analyzing financial statements, closing documents for corporate clients.
- Compiled and organized data/information to complete due diligence for Series A transactions.
- Analyzed corporate clients from a financial, operational and industry perspective.
- Identified and understood the key operational performance drivers of clients’ businesses.
- Assumed full responsibility for quality control and accuracy of client deliverables.
- Updated, organized, reviewed and maintained office law library, current business and client files, material invoices for audit related client matters.
- Analyzed financial statements; maintained accurate firm and client account receivable and payable records.
- Effectively communicated with clients, entertainment industry agents and attorneys exhibiting a professional demeanor and demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills.
Education
MBA -
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest05-2005
Skills
- Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication
- Team leader as an Examiner in Charge of 7-10 examiners
- As Examiner in Charge able to set expectations to staff
- Strong knowledge of consumer financial protection laws
- Provide edits and feedback to examiners on written work
Timeline
Examiner
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
05.2017 - Current
Paralegal
Robert J. Semerad Law Offices
04.2009 - 05.2017
Legal &Administrative Assistant/Paralegal/Office Manager
Law Offices of Robert B. Kory
09.2007 - 04.2009
MBA -
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
Lake Forest College
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