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Bryson Brown

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented Senior Risk Analyst dedicated to improving policies and procedures in all business areas. Hardworking and driven with a quality-focused and proactive approach. Bringing 6 years of experience in Banking and Consulting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Risk and Control Lead

Bank of America
03.2023 - Current
  • Engage with and coordinate LOB process owners and subject matter experts as well as Risk and Compliance partners in the development/update of process maps, controls, and metrics, including applicable procedures, policies, and regulations, and identifying key process risks, gaps, and/or improvement opportunities
  • Devised new systems and specific processes to handle ongoing monitoring needs for potential risks.
  • Focus on continuous control improvements across all areas to enable the evolutionary design of the overall control framework in an efficient, cost-effective, streamlined, and value-add manner
  • Design and implement issue management reporting for senior leadership to identify trends, emerging risks, and actionable items in the risk and controls environment.
  • Develop, deploy, and manage a process for ensuring control breaks are identified, triaged, resolved/mitigated
  • Leads and provides expert guidance on the assessment of processes and controls across the end-to-end transaction lifecycle, proactively assessing threats, vulnerabilities, and the possibility of future incidents
  • End-to-end Issue Management Process including documentation for the tracking, monitoring, and escalation of risk-related issues.

Senior Risk Associate

Grant Thornton
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Executed testing across business units for adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements and assisted manager in leading the compliance review
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Brought issues to the attention of compliance and business management teams
  • Inspected documents, records, disclosures, systems, and reports to verify compliance and identify trends or weaknesses in DFS business processes
  • Evaluated business policies, procedures, training, and processes with respect to regulatory requirements
  • Execute enterprise-wide compliance testing program
  • Monitor and test business action plans established to correct deficiencies
  • Compiled and maintained work papers and supporting documentation of tests and findings
  • Perform and provide documentation of walkthroughs with key stakeholders and control owners to understand the relevant processes of areas being assessed, supported technology, and key controls in place
  • Review of the supervisory structure, resourcing, reporting mechanisms, and policies and procedures around internal controls
  • Identified key areas of risk and identified controls currently in place to address key risks
  • Evaluated overall risks and recommend to Internal Audit areas of high risk to review during the first year of RIA
  • Identified and documented gaps and developed a gap assessment
  • Assessed the governance, oversight, supervision, and documentation of controls and processes in place for the RIA which will cover several themes including Control Environment & Governance, Monitoring and Oversight, Control Activities, and Communication, Change Management, and Information & Technology
  • Performed and provided documentation of walkthrough with key stakeholders and control owners to understand the relevant processes of their areas being accessed, supported technology, and key controls in place.

Regulatory Analyst

Credit Suisse
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Crafted and maintaining procedures and policies to reflect current processes
  • Management of daily exception reports, implementing improvements as required
  • Coordinated with the change team to resolve any static data issues and with internal systems and external vendors
  • Partnered with our Data & Analytics group to define, implement and maintain control reports and process monitoring
  • Reviewed applicable report procedures and identity key controls, as well as identifying any control gaps
  • Determined appropriate course of remedial action, conducting investigative steps to identify the issues, researching product information, terms, conditions, and contracts
  • Interpreted regulatory rules or rule changes and communicated with others through corporate policies and procedures.

Compliance/Risk Consultant

Wells Fargo
04.2019 - 09.2020
  • Executed the documentation of end 2 end data/processes for RMII in scope risk and Regulatory Reports(Dodd-Frank and CCAR)
  • Collaborated and coordinated with executives and key leaders to maintain commitment to strategic objectives
  • Drive report documentation activities in partnership with consultant target timelines and escalate risk as needed
  • Facilitated detailed alignment of financial product data elements to report logic to ensure accurate regulatory reporting
  • Partnered with relationship management and stakeholders function as the conduit to operate within the lines of business
  • Developed, and maintain processes to ensure consistent adoption of remediation activities
  • Evaluated the design and effectiveness of internal controls, performed independent risk assessments, and evaluated testing regulatory compliance monitoring processes
  • Prepared the written report for operating and senior management, which summarizes the work performed, findings, and recommendations
  • Coordinated the identification and documentation of risks and key controls over financial reporting
  • Reviewed risk rank issues raised through the self-assessment process in conjunction with appropriate subject matter experts
  • Performed on-site operational and financial reviews/audits, which included the testing of both sox and non-sox internal controls and business-related processes.
  • Developed and maintained a compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
  • Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures.
  • Reviewed, revised, and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws.


Financial Service Representative

Caro Federal Credit Union
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Evaluated client's credit data and financial statements in order to determine the degree of risk involved
  • Conferred with credit associations and references to exchange credit information with clients
  • Responsible for providing customers with auto loan refinance options on a daily basis
  • Reviewed bank statements, identified issues while providing solutions, and discussed clients’ financial need
  • Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
  • Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through the evaluation of finances.
  • Developed and maintained a database of financial records for clients.

Lending Services Loan Funding Associate (Contract)

Global
11.2017 - 12.2017
  • Served as liaison between assigned auto dealerships and sales representatives
  • Reviewed over 100 loan application packages monthly for completely executed documents
  • Transferred over 30 loan files monthly to the corporate office under the direction of the supervisor
  • Provided service to clients with accurate completion of funding packages and funding issues
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders, and other third parties.
  • Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.

Regional Finance, Compliance Analyst

06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Maintained rapport with regulatory personnel by arranging continuing contacts, resolving concerns
  • Kept other departments abreast of requirements by researching regulatory and filing information
  • Researched regulations by reviewing regulatory bulletins and other sources of information
  • Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina
05.2017

MBA -

Limestone University
Gaffney, SC
05.2020

Skills

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Proficient in
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access) Galaxy
  • Meridian, Para data, Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, LPI Tool, CA Tools, Jira, SalesForce, Client Central, Tableau
  • Compliance Regulation Experience:
  • SEC, OCC, FRB, REG B, Reg CC, Reg D, Reg DD, Reg E, Reg F, REG X, REG Z, TILA, Reg P, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), UDAAP, Dodd-Frank, CCAR, LIBOR, SOFR

Additional Information

  • LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES , Track and Field Scholar (2016) - awarded for GPA, community service, and leadership, Dean’s List (2014), All Conference (2016-2017), Glover Smiley Academic Scholar - awarded for GPA, level of commitment and accomplishment of goals, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., - Membership Intake Chairman, Vice President - Spartanburg South Carolina Club Campus Organization

Timeline

Business Risk and Control Lead

Bank of America
03.2023 - Current

Senior Risk Associate

Grant Thornton
01.2021 - 01.2022

Regulatory Analyst

Credit Suisse
01.2021 - 01.2022

Compliance/Risk Consultant

Wells Fargo
04.2019 - 09.2020

Financial Service Representative

Caro Federal Credit Union
01.2018 - 03.2019

Lending Services Loan Funding Associate (Contract)

Global
11.2017 - 12.2017

Regional Finance, Compliance Analyst

06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

South Carolina State University

MBA -

Limestone University

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