Ronnie Peters

Areas of Expertise
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Information Technology Audits
  • BSA & Compliance Reviews
  • Internal Audits
  • ACH & A/L Management Services
Education and Training
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, (BA 1996) Finance
  • Commissioned Senior Financial Examiner
  • Commissioned Senior IT Examiner
  • Numerous regulatory and IT-related schools, seminars, and conferences
Certifications
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Professional Organizations, Civic Involvement, and Leadership
  • InfraGard Arkansas
  • Information Systems Audit and Control Association

Principal

Biography
Ronnie serves as a Principal in the area of risk management and is responsible for overseeing various audit-related services associated with internal audit, information technology, asset/liability management, consumer compliance, and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). He possesses a combination of regulatory, audit, compliance, and technological knowledge and experience. 

His background consists of nine years of regulatory experience as both a safety and soundness and information technology examiner. He has assessed over 130 banks ranging in size from $10 million to $5 billion in assets. He possesses extensive experience in assessing risk management practices and adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations.    

Professional Experience
Regulatory Experience - Responsibilities included the evaluation of an institution’s financial condition, risk management practices and adherence to applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Assessed credit, market, and operational risks (e.g., technology, compliance, legal and reputation). Duties also included meetings with senior management and the directorate to discuss examination findings, areas of concern, and plans for corrective action.    

Problem Bank Situations - Served as the lead examiner for a number of institutions posing significant concerns or identified as problem banks. Helped identify management, asset quality, technological and other operational weaknesses in an effort to improve an institution’s condition. Provided recommendations to assist in addressing deficiencies and assessed management’s corrective plans and efforts.   

Technology Administration, Information Security, and Business Continuity Planning - Conducted numerous technology reviews focusing on managerial oversight, contingency planning efforts, and information security. Reviewed institutional policies and procedures for employee and regulatory compliance and provided suggestions for enhancements where applicable. Evaluations included the assessment of administrative, physical, and technical controls for institutions exceeding $5 billion in assets.

Risk Management, Compliance, Security and Fraud Training - Ronnie has provided training and guidance to various banks, trade organizations, and regulatory agencies on a variety of topics including risk management, compliance, security, fraud, and technology.