Internal Audit and Risk Management Executive with over 20 years of experience leading and delivering audit activities in the Financial Services sector. Broad-based leadership, business and technical skills in internal audit, risk management, regulatory compliance and data analytics. Extensive experience presenting to executive management, external auditors, regulators, and Board of Directors (Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Technology Committee).Currently, Chief Audit Executive for a financial holding company with bank assets in excess of $50 billion, in addition to a full service mortgage company, a wealth management company, a payroll company, and a specialty finance unit that offers financing of insurance premiums for businesses and individuals in both US and Canada. In this role, I oversee the Internal Audit Department, reporting to the Chair of the Audit Committee. Previously, was the Technology Audit Executive at a top 20 Bank overseeing a large team of Internal Auditors in support of Technology, Bank Operations, Payment Products, Digital (Online/Mobile Banking), Data Analytics, BSA/AML/OFAC, and Fraud. I began my career with over 13 years as an IT Auditor a two accounting firms providing assurance over technology related controls across various industries. During my tenure in public accounting I also spent significant time leading technology consulting projects, data analytics initiatives, and performing IT Risk Management engagements. Significant experience with internal controls, and delivering solutions through people, processes and technology to Fortune 100 and 500 companies.Active participant in industry forums focusing on leading practice and emerging risk in the profession. Led presentations / trainings / seminars throughout career including speaking at numerous audit and risk conferences.
Listed skills include Enterprise Risk Management, Cisa, Risk Management, Auditing, and 17 others.