BrightStar Credit Union announces compliance and fraud manager, Ayleen Alfonso
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (January 26, 2021) — BrightStar Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in South Florida, has announced the appointment of Ayleen Alfonso as Compliance and Fraud Manager. Alfonso will be responsible for the credit union’s day-to-day BSA/AML compliance program and managing action plans for the detection and prevention of fraud. A familiar face to the BrightStar community, Alfonso began her career at the credit union in April 2018 as a BSA specialist and shortly thereafter was promoted to Assistant Compliance and Fraud Manager.
Alfonso also brings years of experience to her new role from working at South Florida credit unions, including Miami Firefighters Federal Credit Union, Mercy Credit Union, and Jetstream Federal Credit Union.
“Throughout Ayleen Alfonso’s professional journey here at BrightStar, she has demonstrated strong leadership skills, outstanding work ethic and integrity in every aspect of her career,” said Dustin Jacobs, VP of Marketing at BrightStar Credit Union. “She is an integral part of our BrightStar family and well deserving of her promotion to Compliance and Fraud Manager as we know she will continue to protect our organization, its members and partners.”
Alfonso has a strong reputation in promoting BrightStar Credit Union’s philosophy of bright service, where each member is valued, and has grown an appreciation for the contribution a credit union adds to communities.
Prior to joining BrightStar, Alfonso advanced her credit union career by obtaining a Compliance Officer Certification from Miami Dade College’s Center for Financial Training. She also holds two designations from the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) as Certified Compliance Officer (NCCO) and Certified Bank Secrecy Officer (NCBSO).
About BrightStar Credit Union
BrightStar Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in South Florida with more than 61,000 members. BrightStar Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative with eight branch locations in Broward County. BrightStar offers a variety of financial services, including checking and savings accounts; personal, credit card, home equity, auto and mortgage loans; investments; and home and auto insurance products. For more information, please visit www.bscu.org.
