Internal auditing wasn’t just a career I stumbled upon — it was a calling. If you're seeking an Internal Auditor Leader who brings a combination of technical expertise, a passion for documentation excellence, and a fearless approach to challenges, let’s connect. I’m always open to discussing how I can add value to your organization.My desire to become an outstanding Internal Auditor drove me to take bold, unconventional steps: • Balancing a full-time job while earning my accounting degree at night. • Making a life-changing decision to leave that job and become the oldest Internal Audit Intern JPMorgan Chase had ever seen. • Relocating from Ohio to New York City to seize new opportunities. • Expanding my expertise across different asset classes, from retail to wholesale. • Earning my Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation after more than 10 years of hands-on experience.Throughout my career, I’ve earned a reputation as an Internal Audit Methodology Subject Matter Expert (SME) and a champion of best practices in audit documentation. I’m also known for my ability to navigate and audit complex, opaque financial products — a skill that’s proven invaluable in a rapidly changing industry.I bring a dynamic blend of experience in both Audit Operations and Audit Execution. At Apollo, every audit I led was a first-time audit. Every Risk Control Matrix (RCM) was built from the ground up, as was the department itself during my tenure. Ask me about templates, procedure creation, or crafting something out of nothing — I’m not afraid of a blank page.My audit experience is extensive, covering a diverse range of areas: • Credit (Emerging Markets, Secondaries) • Boutique Investments (Life Settlements, Insurance Dedicated Funds) • Compliance & Remediation (Consent Order Remediation, Broker-Dealer Compliance, AML/KYC) • Corporate Finance (SOX, Valuations, Cash Management, Accounting Policy) • Private Equity (Investment Lifecycle) • System Implementation • CybersecurityWhether it's assessing and advising on risk and controls or setting up an entirely new audit department, I have a proven track record of building, executing, and improving processes from the ground up.