Cesar
Cortez, CAMS, BSACS
“Raised in Oceanside, California, Cesar Cortez is a graduate of Cal State Long Beach with degrees in History and Chicano Latino Studies. His career in banking began as a teller at Union Bank; however, he soon transitioned to risk management as a Fraud Analyst and gained experience in several related sectors to include debit card fraud, check fraud, and identity theft. After years in retail banking, he found a true passion for BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) when offered the opportunity to assume a BSA Analyst role at Mission Federal Credit Union.
Currently, Cesar is enjoying his role as BSA Specialist for San Diego Credit Union where he continues his professional growth. Crossing over from a bank to a credit union has allowed him to fully utilize his expertise, expand his knowledge, and have the opportunity to influence institution-wide decisions. He currently holds a Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist accreditation from the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). Cesar is currently studying for his Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification, and in his spare time enjoys sports, local travel with his wife Vanessa, his two dogs, and actively participating in his fraternity’s alumni chapter.”