Jeff Walker

Chief Treasury and Risk Operations Officer

Herring Bank

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Jeff Walker is a bold force in financial institution compliance and risk management, bringing over a decade of hands-on experience across banks and credit unions. As Chief Treasury and Risk Operations Officer, Jeff leads the charge on overall cannabis banking compliance — one of the most heavily scrutinized and rapidly evolving sectors in financial services today.

Jeff has built a reputation for tackling what others find complex — scaling high-risk business line segments across multiple states, diverse products, and dynamic industries with precision and confidence. His expertise spans compliance, risk, operations, and program development, giving him a rare, end-to-end command of the financial services landscape.

 He holds an advanced CAMS certification in risk management and is a Certified AML Fintech Compliance Associate — credentials that reflect not just his knowledge, but his commitment to staying ahead of an ever-evolving regulatory environment.

 At the intersection of innovation and integrity, Jeff Walker is the voice you want in the room when the stakes are high and the path forward demands both expertise and nerve.