Svp / Audit Director
Provided guidance to assist executive management and Audit Committee directors in governance and oversight of one of the largest, most sophisticated wholesale suppliers of liquidity solutions, asset-liability management, mortgage finance and correspondent services in the system. Developed and led effective integrated audit teams across products and business. Adopted agile auditing to promote a more collaborative and iterative approach to planning, scoping, and delivery. Passionate about the upskilling and use of data analytics and evolving technology such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Reported to General Auditor. Consistently evaluated as a high performer.• Restructured a sub-optimal internal audit group into a highly respected team of professionals employing best in class practices. Spearheaded transition from a compliance-based internal audit function to a risk-based audit approach.• Developed and directed audit strategy, unifying multiple enterprise risk assessments into a cohesive internal audit plan.• Adopted an aligned assurance model leveraging self-assessment and continuous monitoring to increase audit efficiency. • Developed and instituted the department’s analytic framework.• Collaborated with sister banks to implement a shared services concept to leverage subject matter expertise across the system.• Committed to development of Internal Audit personnel and as a talent source for the organization.• Consulted with executive management to identify significant risks and key controls over financial reporting and operations; established a center of excellence (COE) in risk management and business control optimization.• Managed model validation program, including organizing and coordinating continuous benchmarking across multiple Federal Home Loan Banks.• Designed and led initiative that resulted in a new loan product to promote small business lending in the communities the bank serves.
