Financial Services Vet Ed Kramer Joins Treliant Risk Advisors

Ed Kramer

Treliant Risk Advisors, a multi-disciplinary compliance, risk management, and strategic advisory firm for the financial services industry and consumer-oriented businesses, has announced the addition of Ed Kramer as a member of its Senior Advisory Board.

Kramer brings with him to Treliant the knowledge, skills, and relationships he has built across the financial services industry during his decades of experience as a regulator, bank executive, and recognized industry advisor.

“Ed is a consummate banking professional with exceptional industry expertise to contribute to our clients and Senior Advisory Board, and we are delighted that he is joining our growing team,” said Treliant CEO Andrew L. Sandler. “Treliant continues to expand as a source of credible, independent insight and practical guidance for financial services companies contending with today’s rapid market changes.”

Kramer has expertise in compliance strategy in the context of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), fair lending, and anti-money laundering. He was worked directly with senior-level risk and compliance executives at the nation’s top banks and lenders on their compliance strategies. He is currently an Independent Director on the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) Board of Directors. His previous positions include EVP of Regulatory Affairs at Wolters Kluwer Financial Services and he has worked as a Deputy Superintendent of Banks, First SVP of the Dime Savings Bank of New York, and head of the Consumer Services Division at the New York State Banking Department.

At Treliant, Kramer will help clients coordinate their risk management strategy and enhance their compliance with banking and lending regulations, according to Treliant’s announcement.

“Treliant’s strong relationships within the financial services industry have been built on the firm’s ability to help clients get ahead of the regulatory challenges coming their way and handle the most complicated compliance and risk management requirements,” Kramer said. “I’m so pleased to be working with this impressive team on the cutting edge of financial services business and policy.”

Treliant Risk Advisors is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in New York and Dallas.