Confessions of a Former Examiner: How to Pass BSA Reviews with Confidence

Bank exams can be one of the most stressful times of the year for BSA/AML teams - but they don’t have to be. Join Ryan McInerny, a former OCC bank examiner and RiskScout’s Chief Product Officer, for an inside look at what examiners are really evaluating during BSA reviews.

Ryan shares first-hand insights from his years in the field: what regulators focus on, the most common compliance pitfalls he saw in community banks, and how institutions can better prepare for exam day. Whether you're new to BSA or a seasoned officer preparing for your next review, this session leaves you feeling more informed, confident, and exam-ready.

This session is designed to help you:

• Understand the Examiner’s Perspective: Learn how examiners approach BSA reviews and the most common pitfalls they encounter.

• Focus on What Matters: Get clarity on which elements of your program actually get scrutinized—and which don’t.

•  Turn Reviews into Wins: Discover how to shift from a reactive to proactive approach using examiner-aligned workflows and reporting.

Meet the Presenters:

Ryan McInerny, Director of Product Strategy

Ryan McInerny is the Director of Product Strategy at RiskScout, where he is passionate about creating solutions to enhance the day-to-day lives of financial institution employees. He brings a wealth of regulatory and technical experience to his role as a former National Bank Examiner with the Office of The Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). At the OCC, Ryan was a member of the OCC’s northeast district committees for compliance and commercial credit, where he helped to identify changing industry trends and risk conditions. Ryan brings a strong business sense with his banking expertise, having received his Masters Degree in Business Analytics from UVA's Darden School of Business.