• Consulted Group subsidiaries on a complex portfolio of IT audits covering information systems, cyber security, IT governance, BCP and risk management activities. • Actively involved in projects including M&As and data migration in advisory capacity. • Key partner in coaching and training of local IT auditors.

• Developed and maintained a risk based plan from the evaluation of the control environment. • Supervised financial, operational, IT and compliance audits planned and performed on various business units and locations. • Created operational, financial and compliance audit programs, reviewed and approved corresponding testing and work papers completed by audit staff. • Demonstrated autonomous decision making and critical thinking skills in performing analytical procedures, ensuring the effectiveness of the scope of the audit; expanding or decreasing testing to commensurate with the audit findings. • Communicated with clients during the initial engagement, during and at audit exit. • Oversaw all follow up audits. • Prepared periodic reports for Management, Audit Committee and Board of Directors. • Performed quarterly performance reviews and provided ongoing feedback regarding staff strengths and areas of improvement.

• As a Project Manager, successfuly implemented and managed AML/CFT solution across the organization.• Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and Group standards.• Developed comprehensive compliance review programs and monitored on-site and remote reviews, for examining and evaluating adequacy and effectiveness of established policies and procedures.• Managed investigations and responses to customer complaints and proposed corrective actions to reduce future.• Coordinated all external scrutiny activities.• Supervised investigations and reporting of Suspicious Activity Reports ("SAR") on suspicious activity and fraud cases.• Partnered with functional business leaders and units throughout the organization to implement and train all employees in compliance policies and procedures and applicable regulations.• Provided regular, periodic reports to the Management Board, Audit Committee and Board of Directors for status with overall compliance as well as concerns within regulatory environment and ongoing work plan.

• Assisted the Internal Audit Director in overseeing internal control system quality.• Developed individual audit work plans, reviewed work papers, scheduled audits, and oversaw adherence to the schedule.• Conducted audits of the Bank's branch office locations in accordance with operating procedures and regulations.• Optimized team structure by cross training team members, aligning responsibilities with development.• Wrote and presented audit reports to the Internal Audit Director.

• Conducted all phases of audit processes including: audit planning, risk assessments, performing audit tests and analysis, development of audit reports, and communicating audit results and recommendations to senior management.• Performed internal control reviews to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of operations in accordance with management policies and procedures.• Performed financial audits in accordance with the statutory accounting principles.• Evaluated and documented system flow in various applications and functional processes

• Developed and implemented risk-based audit plan in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, guidelines and best practices.• Planned and executed audits that ensured all business processes are controlled and protected.• Communicated emerging issues, potential risks and audit results to key stakeholders.

• Assisted in the development and on-going management of the internal audit function for the Bank• Developed and maintained standardized audit programs to monitor, assess and analyze financial as well as organizational risk and controls• Planed and conducted financial, operational, and compliance audits of the Bank’s operations• Demonstrated autonomous decision making and critical thinking skills in performing analytical procedures, ensuring the effectiveness of the scope of the audit; expanding or decreasing testing to commensurate with the audit findings• Identified various business risks and areas for efficiency improvements and communicated directly with all levels of the organization• Documented, assessed and tested business process flows and control activities to achieve audit objectives in areas of regulatory compliance, finance and operations• Introduced IT Audit within the Banking Group• Assisted the external accounting firm in performing their audits of the company, as needed

Participated as a member and a deputy team leader in audits of many notable banks, companies, insurance firms and other organizations.