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Sandy, Utah, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Leader of the Reputation Risk Team at City National Bank, managing the Bank’s Reputation Risk Addendum, Reputation Risk Matters, Risk Appetite Metrics, and Reporting• Managed the Risk Event process including digitalization of submissions and tracking.• Developed key Reputation Risk Appetite Metrics for reporting.• Trained all employees in Reputation Risk Management as well as Business Control Officer training.• Trained employees on Reputation Risk Addendum and the Reputation Risk Events process.• Developed Reputation Risk Project Plan (3-year) for tracking and reporting.• Managed Reputation Risk Reporting for Management Risk Committee and other governance bodies.• Provided risk-based commentary on Reputation Risk Matters to support committee determinations.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Scott leads the GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Team at a Western Alliance Bank (+$50B) to ensure that the Bank’s GRC Program and the GRC application meet or exceed increased regulatory expectations as the Bank continues to grow. Scott directs the GRC program under the Head of ERM, including the selection of the GRC and consultant and vendor. Scott presents to internal governance bodies and key stakeholder groups including executive leadership, executes project planning and implementations, and manages vendor and consultant teams. Scott supervises the day-to-day GRC functional administration with his Team. In addition to GRC management, Scott uses his risk management and internal audit background to support the ERM/ORM team including leading issue management framework activities, reviewing ERM processes against regulatory expectations, supporting the bank's annual ERM training.Managed the GRC selection process, performing due diligence on potential vendors. Produced an RFP with direct input from key stakeholders and reviewed responses for demo selection and key stakeholder review and decision processes. Managed project management support and IT support to develop system architecture and expected needs and delivered the application to meet the requirements. Resolved critical issues with vendor to ensure application running without issue. Led implementation cycles and deployment processes, including preparing documentation for the Change Advisory Board for approval and performing the deployment checklist. Led GRC training plan and Communications plan as well as built foundational governance items for the program to continue following the implementation. Successfully promoted two Senior GRC Analysts to Lead positions, providing substantial risk management and GRC coaching, and receiving terrific upward feedback and a valued environment of trust and high-performance teaming.

London, Gb

Manager in the Consulting practice of EY looking to provide high quality consulting services to every client. He is a member of the Process and Controls group specializing in internal audit and risk services. He has over six years of professional services experience. His experience includes assisting clients with managing and conducting audits related to BSA/AML, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and other corporate function and operational audit areas. He consults for clients in industries including banking, broker-dealer, mortgage servicing, funds, and more.

London, Gb

Senior in the EY Risk Advisory Process & Controls group servicing clients' Internal Audit co-sourcing and consulting needs.-Served as a senior on an internal audit of the Enterprise Risk Management function at a large, publicly traded regional bank. The ERM audit was performed in accordance with FRB SR16-11 ERM guidance for $10-50b banks.-Assisted regional bank (over $15b in assets) with Internal Audit Plan including execution of technology lending and international trading audits.-Led client meetings and meetings with client management.-Supported the Internal Audit management function through tracking the budget and engagement economics ensuring on time project completion.

London, Gb

-Completed 3 year-end financial audits including a broker-dealer, a publicly traded commercial bank, and one of the largest publicly traded mortgage servicing firms-Experienced in all aspects of audit process including SOX 404 process walkthroughs and control testing of internal controls over financial reporting-Performed procedures over higher risk areas including goodwill, purchase accounting, and loss contingencies-Discovered material errors in financial reporting and collaborated with client to resolve, including personal discussions with internal and external senior management-Effectively utilized firm guidance and accounting standards to identify and resolve accounting errors

Adoption Counselor, Dog Walker

Responsibilities included accounting for the firm and development of new business venture. Collaborated with customers and vendors to ensure timeliness of payment, noted responsible for average days to pay as "substantially reduced."

Audited contract expenses by segment for officer reports. Managed vendor payables in all aspects.

Implemented new client billing software and trained employees on operation. Assisted during court trials. Built great rapport with clients.

Researched and analyzed proposed legislation for the Committee on Military Affairs and Public Safety. Testified to committee and caucus meetings regarding proposed legislation.

Master Of Accounting, Accounting

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Economics