WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: WSFS), has named Kate McGlinchey as senior vice president and chief compliance officer.
McGlinchey will report to Christine Davis, executive vice president and chief risk officer at WSFS, and will oversee the design and implementation of the bank’s compliance management, fraud, and Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering programs.
Her role spans all risk areas of the organization, including wealth management, consumer regulatory compliance, enterprise governance, and broader risk management efforts.
“Kate is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive industry experience,” Davis said in a statement. “Kate’s expertise will ensure that our commitment to regulatory standards remains strong, enabling continued growth.”
McGlinchey joins WSFS with more than 20 years of experience in regulatory compliance, financial crimes, governance, and fraud risk management. She has held senior roles at several financial institutions, including TD, Capital One, ING Direct, and most recently, First Citizens Bank.
“I’m thrilled to join WSFS, a financial institution with an enduring legacy and exciting future,” McGlinchey said. “I look forward to continuing to refine and enhance the safeguards required to best serve our clients, communities, and stakeholders.”
She holds the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager designation from the American Bankers Association and earned an Enterprise Risk Management certification from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. She studied communications and applied technology at Drexel University.
Outside of her professional work, McGlinchey serves on the board of Communities in Schools of Delaware, a nonprofit focused on dropout prevention for at-risk youth.
WSFS Bank is the oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and wealth management franchise in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. As of Dec. 31, 2024, WSFS Financial Corp. had $20.8 billion in assets and $89.4 billion in assets under management and administration.
