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Jes Cortes

Senior Director of Compliance

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Jes Cortes

About Jes

Jes Cortes serves as Senior Director of Compliance, bringing over 20 years of banking and financial services experience to ensure First Business Bank maintains strong regulatory standards and operational integrity. His background spans wealth management operations, private banking, consumer banking, and commercial banking, giving him broad understanding of regulatory requirements across business lines. Jes specializes in anti-money laundering compliance, audit management, and developing practical solutions that reduce operational risk while supporting business growth.

Jes holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and earned a Master Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt for Financial Services. He maintains his Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS) certification and previously held Series 7, 26, 63, and 66 NASD licenses. Beyond his professional commitments, Jes volunteers with Special Olympics, Northern Illinois Foodbank, Greater Illinois Food Depository, Feed My Starving Children, Habitat for Humanity International, and Wounded Warrior Project, demonstrating his dedication to community service.

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