Portfolio Recovery Associates, a financial and business services company operating in the United States and the United Kingdom, has named Laura White chief compliance officer.

White, who has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry, was formerly chief risk and compliance officer for Allianz Global Assistance, Americas. In her role with Allianz Global Assistance, she was responsible for risk management and compliance, including operational risk, internal controls, business continuity and regulatory compliance.  

White was previously senior manager of corporate planning for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and was a commissioned bank examiner for the Federal Reserve System. Prior to holding these positions, White served as a senior financial analyst for Capital One Financial.