 Created a consulting and auditing firm that acts as a partner of financial institutions to improve growth and profitability while mitigating risks in a multitude of areas tailored to each institution. Implemented strategic expertise to grow business, assess, design and implement effective Governance Risk Management processes; ERM; Internal Audit Services; Commercial Lending assistance, AML- FINTRAC; Dealings with regulators such as OSFI, FSRA, FINTRAC, Board and Senior Management… Show more  Created a consulting and auditing firm that acts as a partner of financial institutions to improve growth and profitability while mitigating risks in a multitude of areas tailored to each institution. Implemented strategic expertise to grow business, assess, design and implement effective Governance Risk Management processes; ERM; Internal Audit Services; Commercial Lending assistance, AML- FINTRAC; Dealings with regulators such as OSFI, FSRA, FINTRAC, Board and Senior Management training. Redesigned operational and adjudication structures to improve the efficiency of controls and processes to increase productivity and mitigate business risks. Develop market niche solutions, sales strategies, and processes to improve profit margins with medium-low risks for segment types. Design and assist organizational changes to support corporate changes and mergers Show less

Complete CU Services & PRA Canada alliance to provide Internal Audit Solutions and Risk Advisory Services for Credit Unions, Financial Institutions and Regulators across Canada

Regulator of the Credit Unions/ Caisses Populaires in Ontario. Responsibilities include leading examinations Credit Unions/ Caisses Populaires that includes reviews of the governance structures of both the Board of Directors and Audit Committees and all management risk areas including Strategic, Market, Liquidity, Asset and Liability, Financial, Credit, operational and Enterprise Risk Management.

Manage a team of Internal Auditors and the internal audit plan for the Bank. Develop strong relationships with Executives in order to effectively communicate audit results

Manage internal audit team and guide the Bank’s Corporate Compliance department to create, redesign, and maintain policies and procedures in order to comply with provincial and federal regulations.

Developed and implemented Continuous Monitoring and Auditing model across Canada the Branch network that increased Internal Audit coverage while decreasing travel costs.

Perform internal audits within various departments and ensured new product and service initiatives were compliant with internal policies and provincial and federal Regulators such as (MFDA, AMF, IDA, OSFI, FINTRAC)

Examined all Banking, MFDA, AMF, IDA, OSFI regulatory requirements and coached Senior Management to respect and implement controls to avoid reputational risks and regulatory sanctions.

Managed, supervised and assessed all banking risks within assigned within a geographical area.