WOODBRIDGE – John W. Alexander, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Northfield Bank, announced today that Christopher Donohue has been promoted to Senior Vice President responsible for Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance and bank security.
As the Bank Secrecy Act Officer, Mr. Donohue is responsible for developing, implementing and administering all aspects of the BSA Compliance Program. In addition, he handles branch and company wide security matters. Mr. Donohue joined Northfield Bank in 2012 as Vice President of BSA and transitioned to the joint role that included security in 2014. Prior to joining Northfield, Chris had a 28 year career in law enforcement, criminal justice, and the investigation of financial crimes.
“Chris is a valuable member of the Northfield team and his expertise in managing our Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Program has been instrumental in ensuring our continued compliance with this complicated area, which allows us to continue to implement our strategic plan,” stated Alexander.
Mr. Donohue frequently volunteers his time speaking to community groups about financial literacy, fraud, and elder financial abuse.
Chris resides in Lacey, New Jersey, with his wife and children.
Northfield Bank, founded in 1887, operates 38 full service banking offices in Western and Central New Jersey, Staten Island, and Brooklyn. For more information about Northfield Bank, visit www.eNorthfield.com.
