Samila Munk
Senior Analyst, Third-Party Due Diligence - Legal & Risk
Grafton
Summary
Results-driven Senior Analyst specializing in Third-Party Due Diligence, with over 8 years of experience in the financial services sector, including more than 3 years supporting Commonwealth's Legal & Risk organization. Expertise in conducting comprehensive risk-based vendor due diligence and resolving complex issues while enhancing third-party risk controls. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and reliability, effectively managing multiple priorities and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve team and regulatory goals. Committed to proactively taking on additional responsibilities to drive success and ensure compliance within a dynamic environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Analyst, Third-Party Due Diligence
Commonwealth Financial Network
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct risk‑based third‑party due diligence reviews for vendors across the onboarding and lifecycle stages, including inherent risk assessments, enhanced due diligence, and issue remediation, in close partnership with Legal, Risk, Infosec and Compliance stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
- Manage multiple concurrent due diligence engagements while meeting regulatory and internal goals; identify, document, and escalate vendor‑related risks, supporting informed risk decisions and strengthening third‑party risk controls.
- Serve as a key point of contact for Legal & Risk during due diligence reviews, resolving complex findings, coordinating follow‑ups with business owners and vendors, and driving timely issue closure.
- Analyze vendor documentation and responses to identify risk gaps, control weaknesses, and potential regulatory concerns, documenting findings clearly and consistently.
- Track, monitor, and drive remediation of vendor‑related issues and action items, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with internal policies and risk appetite.
- Identify trends and recurring issues across vendor reviews and provide insights to strengthen program controls and preventive measures.
- Assist with internal audits and regulatory exams by providing due diligence files, evidence, and responses related to third‑party risk management activities.
Senior Transition Operations Specialist
Commonwealth Financial Network
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Effectively communicating with advisor about firm changes, new Disclosures or services and potential upgrades to new tools and resources.
- Collaborating with team on how to best provide guidance, advice, and training to ensure Offices/advisors are following through with proper workflows and procedures.
- Wrote and presented session on Navigating Community Link during Comm101.
- Identifying red flags within advisor's book of business.
- Understanding FINRA and SEC regulations required to be met by Advisors transitioning to new firms.
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.
- Assisted with creating online content for remote learning for Financial Advisors and Staff.
- Boosted Advisor and Staff satisfaction, addressing their concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Provided training for new hires, fostering a supportive learning environment conducive to success in their roles.
Transition Operations Specialist
Commonwealth Financial Network
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Assisting with department changes by communicating and updating workflows and discussing new expectations with newer associates.
- Established training materials for new employees.
- Assisted Advisors with questions and problems achieving average transition score of 97% by Q4 of 2020.
- Assisted Transition Advisors on Strategies needed to reduce risk when moving book of business.
- Provided guidance on best practices needed to be compliant with rules and regulations.
- Appointed BOS/case manager champion to field questions/improvements as well as providing updates and changes to team.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Transition Associate
Commonwealth Financial Network
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Completed tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching into assist others with project duties helping Transition reach average score 96.5% by end of Q4.
- Assisted Transition Operations Specialists with managing daily tasks.
- Provided guidance to prospect Advisors on completion of Licensing kits needed for internal approval and connected with other departments within firm when further guidance was needed.
- Called References for potential prospect wanting to join firm identifying red flags.
Patient Service Specialist
Southboro Medical Group
02.2013 - 12.2017
- Understanding HIPPA and OSHA rules/regulations
- Verifies and updates demographic, insurance, and other patient information
- Reviews patient encounter forms for completeness and resolves any discrepancies
- Reviews and addresses patient-care related telephone calls managing over 30 customer calls per day.
- Provides routine information on procedures and policies
- Identifies problem related priorities and identifies emergency needs of patience
- Resolves patients' questions regarding clinical schedules and billing concerns
- Communicates with patient regarding all information related to scheduled appointment
- Training new hires
Nanny
The Lopriore Family
09.2010 - 07.2013
- Supervises 10 year old with special needs afterschool.
- Monitors and assists with homework assignments as needed.
- Maintain safe and supportive environment for child.
- Effectively communicates with both child and parents to ensure all needs are met.
- Organize and engage in various age-appropriate activities.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
Elderly Companion
The Tipton Family
04.2009 - 12.2012
- Accompanied senior citizen on appointments and daily errands as needed.
- Safely transported patient to various locations as needed.
- Monitored behavior and collected data for family helping improve quality of life.
- Provided consistent support and care to patient and family 100% of time spent.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Sciences
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA04.2026
Skills
Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Advance skills in communication, multitasking and prioritizing
Superior telephone etiquette
Strong abilities to stay calm under pressure
Highly adaptable and flexible
Documentation and reporting
Certification
Phlebotomy
Timeline
Senior Analyst, Third-Party Due Diligence
Commonwealth Financial Network
01.2023 - Current
Senior Transition Operations Specialist
Commonwealth Financial Network
09.2021 - 01.2023
Transition Operations Specialist
Commonwealth Financial Network
10.2018 - 09.2021
Transition Associate
Commonwealth Financial Network
01.2018 - 10.2018
Patient Service Specialist
Southboro Medical Group
02.2013 - 12.2017
Phlebotomy
09-2010
Nanny
The Lopriore Family
09.2010 - 07.2013
Elderly Companion
The Tipton Family
04.2009 - 12.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Sciences
Massachusetts Bay Community College