
ABOUT the Developer
Jim Petros
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With over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Mr. Petros has served as Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Counsel for several leading financial institutions. He has spearheaded compliance and legal initiatives for top mortgage lending, servicing, and real estate companies, bringing deep expertise in regulatory requirements and industry best practices. His roles have included overseeing Compliance Management Systems and providing strategic legal counsel to business units and senior management.
Mr. Petros has a proven track record in managing compliance audits, investigations, and regulatory examinations, acting as a key liaison with federal and state regulators. His litigation experience includes representing lenders and mortgage insurers in fraud cases and leading the litigation department of a major lender during the financial crisis.
Mr. Petros is admitted to the State Bar of California (Bar No. 226362).
Beyond his professional commitments, Mr. Petros is passionate about community service and serves on the Board for South County Outreach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing financial setbacks and homelessness through case management and support services. He is also involved in the YMCA's Adventure Guides Program.
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Regulatory Compliance & Change Management • Federal, State, and Agency Examinations, Investigations, and Inquiries • Fair and Responsible Lending & Servicing • Litigation Management • Issue Management • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Solutions • Leadership & Team Building • Process Improvement • Communication & Presentation Skills
Mr. Petros, the developer behind RegComplyGPT, has leveraged his experience in implementing numerous Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms to effectively harness technology in enhancing and streamlining compliance processes.