David S. Warren brings more than 15 years of diverse experience to his role as the director of risk identification at the Royal Bank of Canada

HENRICO, VA, July 1, 2025, David S. Warren has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Currently serving as the director of risk identification at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) in New Jersey, Mr. Warren has established himself as a distinguished expert in risk management. With extensive experience in data analysis and business research, he applies systems thinking to the process of identifying and mitigating potential risks. His commitment to excellence is further evidenced by his active membership in the Risk Management Association and the American Bankers Association, where he continues to contribute to industry standards and practices.

Prior to joining RBC, Mr. Warren held the role of senior director at First Citizens Bank in Raleigh, North Carolina, from 2023 to 2024. During this time, he honed his leadership skills and further developed his strategic approach to risk management. His tenure at Silicon Valley Bank was marked by significant achievements, including solving complex management issues that had previously hindered the bank’s operations. As a senior director in 2023 and director from 2021 to 2023, his innovative solutions were pivotal in enhancing the bank’s overall performance.

Mr. Warren’s career trajectory also includes a notable period at Wells Fargo in Richmond, Virginia, where he served as a control officer from 2019 to 2021. His responsibilities there included overseeing compliance and risk management protocols, ensuring that the bank adhered to regulatory standards. Before this, he was a senior risk manager at Capital One in Richmond in 2019, the culmination of several roles across nearly a decade at the bank. It was during his time at Capital One that he developed a national language processing search engine, showcasing his ability to integrate technology with financial services.

Earlier in his Capital One tenure, Mr. Warren laid a strong foundation for his expertise in compliance and risk as a compliance analyst from 2013 to 2015 and a senior compliance advisor from 2011 to 2013. Both of these roles were key in developing his expertise as he ensured that the company’s new digital and mobile enterprises remained compliant while adapting to changing regulations. Additionally, he co-founded Doc’s Socks LLC in 2009, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit and gaining valuable early experience in budgeting, project management and financial research.

Mr. Warren’s robust academic background has been integral to his professional success. He earned an Executive Master of Business Administration from Quantic in 2023, which equipped him with advanced business strategies and leadership skills. By earning a Juris Doctor from William & Mary Law School in 2011, he gained an equally strong legal foundation, further enhanced by his certification as a regulatory compliance manager by the American Bankers Association in 2015. Dedicated to obtaining a well-rounded education, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on finance from the University of Florida in 2008, laying the groundwork for much of his financial expertise.

To augment his knowledge and legal qualifications, Mr. Warren completed coursework on gamification through Coursera in 2012 and studied international comparative law between the United States and Japan at Keio University Law School in 2010. Additionally, he has been admitted to practice law by the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Happily married and a proud father of two children, Mr. Warren attributes much of his success to persistence and a relentless focus on self-improvement. Such dedication has propelled him through various challenges and opportunities throughout his risk management career, allowing him to achieve significant milestones and make a lasting impact within the financial and legal industries.