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Andrew Steckler

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Operations leader with extensive sanctions compliance, forensic accounting, fraud investigations and audit experience coupled with risk assessment and operational expertise. Highly skilled at project management and strategic planning with outstanding communication, coaching, and leadership skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP - Head of US Dollar Transaction Surveillance

Deutsche Bank
07.2019 - Current
  • Serving as functional lead for US Dollar sanctions filtering operations for both onshore and offshore operations; managing100 resources over three locations (US and India)
  • Cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Deutsche Bank business leaders and Anti-Financial Crimes Compliance leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success
  • Leading several process enhancement initiatives related to sanctions program efficiency and effectiveness
  • Driving training initiatives to enhance team performance
  • Designing policies and procedures to mitigate control risks and drive efficiency
  • Interfacing with regulators and compliance stakeholders to articulate internal controls
  • Demonstrating proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.

Advisory Services, Forensic Manager

KPMG, LLP
07.2013 - 02.2019
  • Managed regulatory compliance initiatives for client organizations with budgets ranging from $30,000 to $7.2 Million
  • Managed BSA/AML Transaction Monitoring Remediation related to clearing a financial institution's backlog of ~13,000 Correspondent Banking and Investment Banking alerts; managed a team of 26 professionals over two locations
  • Conducted fraud investigations and internal control assessments related to potential employee misconduct and misappropriation of assets
  • Managed engagement to assist a major financial institution's three year initiative to standardize its library of legal obligations across multiple jurisdictions
  • Led financial internal controls integrations for client acquisitions to drive Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
  • Served as project manager and primary client point of contact for a multi-year BSA/AML Transaction Look-back; developed the investigation processes and protocols to drive efficiency and case throughputs with a staff of 50 professionals over four KPMG locations (three domestic and one off-shore)
  • Conducted BSA/AML gap analyses for US and international financial institutions
  • Developed and presented trainings internally and to clients; coached staff on engagements; mentored junior colleagues and new hires
  • Conducted analyses of OFAC interdiction systems
  • Served as New England/up-state New York leader for integrating Forensic Staff and Managers into higher risk audit engagements to assist with analysis of potential fraud

Managing Forensic Accountant

Carey and Company, PC
07.2009 - 06.2013
  • Provided litigation support and analyzed complex insurance claims relating to losses from catastrophic events
  • Industry experience includes hospitality, healthcare, retail, real estate, gaming, and professional services
  • Developed lost profit analyses and implementing financial models as well as conducting comparative and pro-forma analyses
  • Successfully facilitated negotiations for a business interruption (BI) loss related to claimed lost gaming revenue from a claimed amount of $15 million to a settlement amount of $8.7 million
  • Developed framework for analyzing claimed property damage, extra expenses and business interruption losses totaling $23 million related to a building collapse for building consultants, insurance carriers, and attorneys
  • Analyzed opposing expert reports and preparing rebuttal items for cross examination of opposing expert witnesses
  • Managed complex investigations involving multiple entities, ensuring timely completion and accurate findings.

Senior Manager, Risk Consulting Group

BDO, USA - Risk Advisory Services
05.2004 - 07.2009
  • Led engagements related to the evaluation, enhancement of design and operating effectiveness of client internal control structures; focusing on role development, process improvement and the enhancements internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR)
  • Managed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance initiatives and Internal Audit Co-sourcing engagements for publicly held middle market clients in the life science, manufacturing, professional service, and technology sectors
  • Presented findings and recommendations to Client Management, Boards of Directors, Audit Committees, and Public Accountants
  • Streamlined internal processes for financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Trained, developed and mentored staff

Financial Analyst

Pepsi Bottling Group, N.E. Business Unit
02.2002 - 05.2004
  • Developed various product profitability models for use of Sales Management.
  • Facilitated the roll-out of internally developed software, utilized by Sales Management, to quantify the impact of Customer Development Investments.
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in sales operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.

Experienced Associate, High Tech Audit Practice

Arthur Andersen LLP
09.1999 - 07.2001
  • Performed audit, review, and financial reporting engagement services to clients ranging in magnitude from pre-IPO start-ups to Fortune 500 companies

Education

MBA/MS Accounting -

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Skills

  • Workflow Optimization
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Regulatory Sanctions Compliance
  • Internal Controls
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Collaborative Strategic Planning
  • Team leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Coaching and Guidance
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant, Massachusetts (Inactive)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner

Timeline

VP - Head of US Dollar Transaction Surveillance

Deutsche Bank
07.2019 - Current

Advisory Services, Forensic Manager

KPMG, LLP
07.2013 - 02.2019

Managing Forensic Accountant

Carey and Company, PC
07.2009 - 06.2013

Senior Manager, Risk Consulting Group

BDO, USA - Risk Advisory Services
05.2004 - 07.2009

Financial Analyst

Pepsi Bottling Group, N.E. Business Unit
02.2002 - 05.2004

Experienced Associate, High Tech Audit Practice

Arthur Andersen LLP
09.1999 - 07.2001

MBA/MS Accounting -

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Arts - American Studies

Colby College

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