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San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

-Analyzed and assessed information security risks across all business units, applying COBIT 5 governance principles to enhance risk management strategies and ensure adherence to industry standards.-Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to revise privacy policies in alignment with GDPR, leading to a 40% reduction in regulatory inquiries and improved data handling procedures.-Drafted and implemented an enterprise-wide GRC policy in compliance with ISO 31000, streamlining risk management processes and reducing audit findings. This helped to resolve an impalse with the City that threatened business continyuity.-Led the revision of business continuity plans, ensuring compliance with ISO 22301 standards and reducing recovery times following critical business disruptions.-Delivered reports to senior management outlining the company’s risk posture, using ISO 31000 principles to guide risk treatment plans and improve risk reduction by 15%.-Steered regular compliance reviews across six divisions, ensuring PCI DSS adherence and improving audit outcomes by 30%, enhancing organizational compliance posture.

United States

A highly skilled and detail-oriented Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager with a proven track record of managing and enhancing organizational risk management frameworks, regulatory compliance, and governance standards. Known for strategic thinking and the ability to foster a risk-aware culture, this professional aligns business objectives with regulatory requirements and best practices to minimize risk exposure and optimize operational resilience.Key Responsibilities: • Developed and implemented comprehensive GRC frameworks to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. • Led risk assessments, identifying potential risks to the organization’s assets, and designed strategies for effective mitigation. • Ensured compliance with industry-specific regulations (such as GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) and stay updated on regulatory changes. • Oversaw the design and execution of audits, testing internal controls, and managing remediation actions for compliance gaps. • Acted as a liaison between internal stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication about risk and compliance initiatives to leadership teams and boards. • Trained and educated employees on GRC policies, fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness. • Utilized GRC software tools to streamline risk assessments, incident tracking, and reporting, ensuring a proactive approach to risk management.Skills & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Cybersecurity. • Certified in risk management or compliance (such as CRISC, CISA). • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks. • Proficiency in GRC tools and platforms, with excellent analytical and reporting skills. • Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, control testing, and audit management. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for influencing cross-functional teams.

Texas

* Revolutionized the financial data protection protocols within WELL FARGO by integrating advanced cybersecurity measures, resulting in a 30% reduction in unauthorized access incidents and ensuring compliance with SOX and PCI DSS.* Directed financial risk workshops that fostered stronger communication between finance and IT departments, reducing cybersecurity risks in financial operations by 20%.* Partnered with executive leadership to establish long-term financial goals, driving a 30% increase in operational resilience and risk management efficiency.* Optimized the financial transaction oversight process, ensuring real-time detection of anomalies and reducing unauthorized transactions, bolstering overall financial security.* Introduced a continuous monitoring system for financial operations, increasing the detection of anomalies by 40% and preventing potential financial data breaches.* Orchestrated cybersecurity audits that decreased non-compliance findings by 25%, ensuring alignment with U.S. regulations such as SOX, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

Texas, United States

* Drove a 30% increase in financial reporting accuracy by analyzing and streamlining business processes across FSC revenue centers, ensuring compliance with federal regulations standards.* Elevated team collaboration and business alignment by leading strategic financial analysis projects, driving a 30% improvement in accountability across all service departments.* Led a financial cybersecurity compliance initiative, reducing non-compliance risks by 30%, while ensuring full adherence to PCI DSS and HIPAA regulations in financial transactions.* Transformed the financial variance analysis process, reducing audit discrepancies by 30% and enabling faster, more accurate decision-making across business operations.* Facilitated cross-departmental business workshops that elevated operational efficiency by 25%, aligning objectives and boosting team performance across revenue-generating departments.* Streamlined business operations by introducing automated financial reporting tools, cutting processing time by 35%, and increasing data accuracy.

Lagos, Nigeria

* Overhauled loan portfolio management, decreasing non-performing loans by 20% through risk-based lending strategies and enhanced credit assessment protocols.* Propelled a 35% reduction in transaction errors by redesigning the financial control framework, ensuring strict compliance with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cybersecurity regulatory standards and enhancing audit readiness.* Initiated a cybersecurity audit program that strengthened the protection of sensitive financial information, reducing data vulnerabilities by 40% and ensuring alignment with GDPR cybersecurity standards.* Revamped the bank's financial forecasting models, improving budgeting accuracy by 30% and ensuring optimal resource allocation across critical business units.* Championed a data-driven performance review system, increasing team productivity by 20% and driving continuous improvement across customer-facing and back-office teams.* Supervised the implementation of a real-time compliance dashboard, improving executive oversight of key financial operations and reducing regulatory risks by 25%.

Port-Harcourt, Nigeria

Associate'S Degree, Business Analysis Series, A

Aat, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Accounting, Upper Credit

Activities and Societies: SUG (Student Union Government); CASOR; CJF