Moss Adams - Craig Sanders

Industry Expertise

Asset Management & Broker-Dealers Consumer & Specialty Finance Financial Institutions

Practice Focus

Financial Services Consulting Internal Audit

Biography

Craig has been providing audit and IT security services since 1999. He works with clients in the financial services industry to implement core business systems, Internet banking and cash management platforms, business continuity and disaster recovery planning and programs, GLBA compliance, and telecommunications and security systems.

Prior to joining Moss Adams, Craig was the president and CEO of a financial services consulting firm that provided IT security, regulatory compliance, and internal audit services to financial services organizations. He also has experience working for a national single-source technology solutions company and a corporate IT solutions sales company, and was the CIO of a multi-billion dollar financial institution.

Selected Speaking Engagements

Cybersecurity
(Community Bankers of Washington, September 2014)

Insights from Craig Sanders

Tips for Banks Navigating Top Risks throughout 2022

Banks face cybersecurity, interest risks, and environmental, social, and governance initiatives as top concerns in 2022.

Tips to Navigate Top Risk Factors for Banks in 2021

Explore insights on top risks for banks uncovered by Bank Director’s 2021 Risk Survey and how to navigate pandemic challenges.

Risk and Business Continuity Planning: Trends and Lessons from COVID-19

Bank Director’s 2020 Risk Survey provides clarity for strategic decision-making as banks emerge from the COVID-19 shutdown.

4 Internal Audit Considerations for FDICIA Compliance at $1 Billion

The amount of work needed to satisfy FDICIA compliance requirements at the $1 billion threshold is substantial. Learn how your organization can prepare.

Three Steps for Improving Your Internal Audit and Increasing Return on Investment

These three steps can help your financial institution fully benefit from the internal audit while increasing return on audit investments.

Top Risk Areas for Financial Institutions and Three Key Risk-Management Strategies

Implementing these three risk-management strategies can help your financial institution successfully identify and manage risk areas.

Addressing the Top Three Risk Trends for Banks in 2019

The 2019 Risk Survey compiled the views of 180 bank leaders about the current risk landscape. Here’s what banks need to know.

What Financial Institutions Should Know about Banking Marijuana-Related Businesses

Review guidance for financial institutions working with or interested in marijuana-related businesses.

How to Build an Effective and Efficient Compliance Program at Your Financial Institution

Learn the three key steps to building an effective compliance program: setting the tone, building a team, and implementing a training program.

Solving Today’s Risk Challenges

The 2018 Risk Survey compiles insight from US banks with more than $250 million in assets. Our Insight explores the top concerns the survey reveals most executives face.

Understanding the Supervisory Guidance on Model Risk Management for Anti-Money-Laundering Systems

We outline the four key areas that should be reviewed during a model validation of a financial institution’s anti-money-laundering system.