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San Francisco, California, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

Utilized my extensive knowledge of audit best practices while consulting with Cybersecurity teams on high-priority and international regulatory requests and audits. I facilitated working sessions to review processes, risks, controls, and procedures, resulting in a 95% effective rating across all engagements.In addition, I displayed strong leadership capabilities while conducting talent acquisition and onboarding of several new employees. I employed my coaching skills to mentor these new team members, focusing on continuous improvement and fostering their talents to ensure employee advancement.I also oversaw the vendor selection and onboarding process for the creation of a new audit locker. I developed a centralized audit and exam documentation inventory to enable the storage and accessibility of reusable evidence, resulting in a significant reduction in both cost and unnecessary rework.

San Francisco, California, Us

In my previous position, I created a monthly technology issues monitoring report, enabling deep-level reporting analysis to aid strategic decision-making and resulting in a Truly Outstanding Performance (TOP) Award.I also designed compliance requirement process flow documentation, resulting in the identification of guidance gaps and a substantial reduction in risk through accelerated remediation.In addition, I conducted several domestic and international targeted assessments, identifying the authoritative source requirement and control coverage gaps, resulting in challenges to the front line for each assessment. Furthermore, I strategized and developed a team coverage model, communication, and engagement plan, utilizing my exceptional presentation skills and influential nature to obtain senior leadership approval.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

While in this role, I established a sustainable engagement model with Legal, Audit, and Compliance control groups to ensure risk standards and requirements were met, resulting in the model’s designation as best in class.I also spearheaded risk and control self-assessments (RCSA) across several business segments, resulting in the identification of three high-severity Risk Identified Audit Issues (RIAIs). I initiated immediate remediation by opening challenges.In addition, I drove significant process improvements by documenting observations through targeted risk assessments related to change management for regulatory projects and ATM release management.Furthermore, I strategized and designed an effective Incident Management Framework to investigate occurrences and assess gaps and risks. I demonstrated my dynamic presentation skills while facilitating six training sessions to implement the new framework across the organization.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

In this position, I spearheaded a high-profile technology implementation utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI). I created a process to measure client risk and defined strategies for integrated machine learning capabilities, resulting in a measurable improvement in the detection, reporting, and risk management of financial crimes activities.Furthermore, I developed a five-year strategic roadmap and created a vision for Anti Money Laundering (AML) efforts, acting as a subject matter expert while facilitating seven workgroups of multiple lines of business and technology teams.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

In this role, I utilized my extensive technical acumen while spearheading a key initiative to migrate 200+ applications to the internal cloud, resulting in exceeding the organizational goals by 110%.I also redesigned Product Lifecycle Governance, resulting in an 80% decrease in the overall time to completion despite a 200% increase in project volume year over year.Furthermore, I displayed my exceptional leadership abilities in a highly matrixed environment while growing a team of architects from one to 80. I conducted key human resources activities including talent selection, onboarding, coaching, and employee development.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us