Manage BCP (Business Continuity Planning) and DR (Disaster Recovery) programs for Fixed Products IT using LDRPS. Support DR testing and coordinate BCP testing.Communicate and manage all SOX and audit related activities for Fixed Products IT. Provide expertise in managing audit matters for key risk audits. Track, monitor, report, escalate and resolve IT audit & SOX issues. Communicate, manage and perform quarterly/annual security review activities. Report, track progress & provide oversight on outstanding IT Security exposures.Conduct IT Security Risk Assessments and reviews for IT initiatives and gated projects. Ensure that exceptions to IT Security and/or privacy policies and standards are properly documented and approved.Coordinate with other Business Unit Compliance Officers (BUCO) to ensure compliance with legislation and policies.Monitor privacy and security issue/incidents for the IT function.

Developed, implemented, and managed business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response for three State Street Global Markets business units: Foreign Exchange, Equities, and eTrade utilizing LDRPS.Conducted annual business impact analysis (BIA) to assist State Street Global Markets (SSGM) business units in determining critical business processes and identify acceptable recovery time objectives.Oversaw and managed 30 SSGM systems/applications recovery exercises annually. Planned and managed alternate site Disaster Recovery exercises, ensuring complete continuity solution. Developed, led, and improved SSGM annual awareness training program and simulation exercises.Successfully implemented and maintained Varolii’s automated communication system (phone/email) to notify employees of an event.Instituted a Pandemic Plan which identified a structured and systematic framework to better deal with an infectious disease outbreak. Documented and tested limited staff processing strategies. Business Continuity Manager and Area Data Security Officer (2003-2004)Implemented changes to the Global Treasury and Investments Operations (GTIO) Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to better serve the business unit requirements. Conducted annual business impact analysis (BIA).Administered computer / data access policies and procedures to ensure GTIO was in compliance.Business Continuity Manager and Middle Office Manager (2000-2003) Managed, maintained, and implemented Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for GTIO, as well as the intra-day and next-day disaster recovery site to ensure critical business processes. Managed GTIO Middle Office staff of eight to provide excellent client service support to internal and external customers. Oversaw Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti money laundering (AML) programs to ensure compliance with the USA Patriot Act.Responsible for setting up all new customer accounts and accurately pricing the securities databases.

Boosted sales and built strong relationships with clients providing effective and timely investment advice.