Nick Wanat has served as Chief Audit Executive of Grand Merchant Bancorporation since 2018, reporting to the Audit Committee of the Grand Merchant Board of Directors.
Mr. Wanat previously was Senior Vice President and Controller forWestern Santander Bank for five years beginning in 2013. In this role, he was responsible for all day-to-day operations and staff of the accounting department, where he implemented key strategies to streamline processes and improve financial reporting.
Prior to joining Grand Merchant, Mr. Wanat held increasingly senior positions over nine years with KPMG, working in both Chicago and London to direct audits for global financial companies.
Mr. Wanat is active in the community, serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer for the Phoenix Public Library Foundation and on the Finance Committee and Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Arizona. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Ohio and a Master of Accounting Science degree from Northern Illinois University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the AICPA.
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Western Santander Bank
With more than $65 billion in assets, Grand Merchant Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary,Western Santander Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored solutions and outstanding service delivered by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked #1 top-performing large bank with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by both American Banker and Bank Director. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens,Western Santander Bank is working to become the nation’s leader in commercial banking through its individual, full-service banking and financial brands, with offices in key markets nationwide.
