Project Management and Relationship BuildingManaged all phases of audit engagements, business monitoring, and plan development for Commercial Lending businesses.Met and updated regulators on the status of audits and issue management on a bi-monthly basis.Operational ExcellenceManaged and executed a proactive continuous risk assessment process focusing on emerging Commercial Banking credit risks.Coordinated with the Innovations team on the buildout of an automated testing dashboard for control testing and risk monitoring of various Commercial Banking credit, operational, and compliance activities. Received the Audit Innovation Dream Award for demonstrating a strong partnership with the innovation team.Developed and implemented a new methodology for providing feedback to team members that led to a more efficient and consistent process across Audit.Issue Identification and ValidationPartnered with business partner issue owners through ongoing monitoring of open issues for Audit sourced, Business Identified, and customer remediation issues to ensure pre-close readiness and compliance with the Corporate Issue Management Policy.Provided monthly updates on high and critical issues to Audit leadership and the Executive Audit Committee related to commercial lending, loan operations, and treasury management activities.Leadership and StrategyMember of the Practices Advisory Group which promote audit team awareness and involvement in methodology and process changes with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency while working within individual teams to effectively implement planned changes.Evaluated key risk areas to define audit scope, objectives, and audit approach for Commercial Banking, Commercial Loan Operations and Payment Services areas.Managed and coached up to eight direct reports from associate to audit manager level to set goals and work toward achievement by educating them on company resources and sharing personal experiences.

I am a highly organized and detailed oriented person who can always be trusted to come up with a new approach and more efficient way for doing things. I enjoy working in a team environment, teaching others, learning, listening, and learning new business processes. Responsibilities include: Evaluated key risk areas to define audit scope, objectives, and audit approach for Commercial Lending, Loan Operations, and Treasury Management lines of business.Provide ongoing coaching and training to lead and staff auditors to ensure efficient execution of audit programsDirected all phases of audit engagements including planning, supervising, testing of controls, and drafting internal audit reports for commercial banking areasDeveloped and implemented internal training that was implemented across the Wholesale audit team to ensure consistency for documenting walkthrough and design of control work papersManaged and coached two direct reports consisting of one senior auditor and one associateAnalyzed and updated the schedule for the Wholesale audit team to ensure audits included team members with appropriate experience and knowledge of the subject matterManaged the successful completion of a project prompted by a request from the federal regulators that required tracking, scheduling, and successful validation of all prior moderate and high rated issues. Participated and managed the Continuous Improvement Committee, which was developed to ensure consistency across the Wholesale audit team as well as address training needs across the team.

ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, conduct and report on audits covering the Financial and Treasury Divisions of a $11 billion financial institutionParticipated in the development of new general ledger and Human Resource systems to ensure that efficient controls were incorporated, which included reviewing system security controlsEvaluate management processes and controls for Financial and Regulatory reportingResponsible for data extraction of financial and depository information from the general ledger and loan system and placing it into audit software for reviewResponsible for supervision and training of Accounting and Treasury function staff auditorsEvaluate testing of SOX controls performed by Financial Management for compliance with applicable laws and regulationsEvaluate the accuracy of financial information, internal controls and application controls related to the Financial Division Evaluate bank compliance with current SEC, OCC, FDIC and other government regulations which were applicable to the Accounting, Financial, and Corporate Treasury functionsIssue reports suitable for Executive Management and the Audit CommitteeMake recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management response and implementationVerify that controls, policies, and procedures are in place to safeguard assets and maximize profits