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Barrington, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Riverwoods, IL

• Collaborated to create and help manage the GRC strategy that promotes single data repository and taxonomy, data rationalization through proper governance, automation, and advanced analytics
• Spearheaded strategy and creation of a sustainable SDLC process for GRC tools (RSA Archer and Wdesk) to successfully implement prioritized risk programs (Third Party Risk Management, Enterprise Policy Management.
• Implemented utilization of agile tools (Rally, Jira) within our process to build and prioritize feature backlog and maintain a well-groomed backlog of user stories to drive product roadmap and timelines. This effort.
• Established Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the product team and ensure alignment with senior leadership. Defined Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and features/user stories for my product roadmap that are in-line.
• Guide cross functional teams of professionals using agile ceremonies to identify process improvements to enhance enterprise risk and governance programs while focused simplification and automation.
• Foster a culture of accountability and ownership by empowering my product team to make decisions as close to the work as possible. Manage dependencies with other team's functions when needed, while identifying.

Riverwoods, IL

• Implemented new processes and related procedures in Compliance to address enterprise-wide regulatory change management for consumer and non-consumer facing regulations, and evaluation of enterprise level findings for.
• Collaborated with various levels of management within the first line of defense to ensure control were adequate and designed to mitigate risks. Assessment also included evaluating sufficiency of policies, procedures.
• Influenced business on operationalizing regulatory change requirements in set timelines and conducting risk and control assessments related to new initiative, products, and services.
• Counseled business on development and mitigation of remediation plans associated with gaps in compliance with regulatory risk.
• Managed committee level reporting by gathering data, analyzing trends, and providing recommendations to address non-compliance with regulatory risks.

Riverwoods, IL

• Served as a key contact for Business Unit Testing and Monitoring program across the enterprise. Automated this program in Archer and provided oversight and ongoing support to various compliance professionals on testing.
• Collaborated with management and cross functional teams across the enterprise to develop and implement robust test strategies designed to identify control weaknesses and recommend solutions to assess if controls are.
• Facilitated discussions with business management to understand key concerns and communicate relevant issues to Compliance management on a regular basis.
• Prepared reports and presentations summarizing testing results and trends across the enterprise for committee and board meetings within required deadlines.
• Partnered with management and cross functional teams within Compliance to conduct risk assessments and review of controls to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Greater Chicago Area

• Organized and conducted an evaluation of multiple clients on process implementation strategies that effectively meet compliance requirements, mitigate risks impacting P&L negatively and improve overall customer.
• Provided ongoing support to senior management on operational controls including coordinating and facilitating meetings focused on financial regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
• Developed risk management-based training programs to address risk trends identified in the market. Administered workshops providing information on proven methodologies in improving operational controls and knowledge at.
• Contributed to the development and enhancement of internal audit test procedures by providing periodic feedback and recommendations on operational efficiency and risk. Maintained ongoing communication with Training and.

Greater Chicago Area

• Partnered closely with Branch Manager in a high risk, high volume, and profitable location to achieve overall sales and service goals by effectively and efficiently managing daily operations, ensuring delivery of.
• Compliant with legal and regulatory requirements resulting in achieving satisfactory audits and reducing losses by 5-10% on average for 5 consecutive years and ranking within top 5 out of 50 peers amongst our.
• Leveraged planning tools and transaction data reports to optimize staffing while ensuring effective lobby management and maintaining exceptional client service.
• Led and developed staff to meet customer service needs and to foster an environment in which all employees can perform their best work in a team environment utilizing relationship building and effective communication.

Mba, International Business Mgmt & Hr Business Mgmt

Bs, Anthropology