Claire Brehm
Dayton,US
Summary
Project management and compliance review expertise, excelling in review planning, testing execution and risk management. Proven track record in leading audit engagements, enhancing team performance, and delivering actionable insights. Skilled in driving continuous improvement and fostering collaboration across departments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
IRRA Review Enablement Lead Analyst
U.S. Bank
Cincinnati, OH
04.2025 - Current
- Planning and development of compliance review testing across coverage areas and associated controls for consumer, mortgage, wealth management, operations, and commercial lines of business
- Assessment of the control effectiveness and authoritative source compliance through testing execution and evaluation
- Evaluation of data outputs to ensure populations utilized for testing capture the correct scoping period and parameters needed for testing
- Coordinated with compliance quality assurance partners and operational risk review departments to ensure efficient testing plan execution.
- Documented testing processes, including approach overview, test design, data output analysis, sampling rationale, beta testing summary, and evidence collection for sustainable and repeatable testing.
- Developed weekly reports on current project statuses and team testing activities to enhance visibility and accountability.
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency including, but not limited to complex formulas utilized for sampling across strata, organization of Outlook to enhance review efficiency, production of department training via PowerPoint, as well as development of Claude/Copilot agents to assist in testing and review
- Led interviewing, training, and onboarding of new analysts to cross-train essential skills and ensure team competency.
AUDIT PROJECT MANAGER
U.S. Bank
Cincinnati, OH
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Led risk assessments, validated audit issues, and conducted regulatory validations for the European-based payment operations services and HR functions at the Bank.
- Assessment of the control environment with a risk management and oversight lens, identification of issues, management of audit testing within established timelines, identification data analytics opportunities, coordination with audit staff up to audit senior leadership, and reporting of audit engagement results
- Coordinated continuous monitoring activities, conducting quarterly meetings with business line leaders and tracking key risk indicators, issue status, industry updates, and regulatory compliance efforts
- Led periodic meetings with business line leadership to understand current processes and risks, fostering collaboration and proactive risk management
- Facilitated bank-wide initiatives, utilizing enterprise systems (Archer, Teammate, Tableau) and ensuring effective use of Microsoft Office products
- Coaching senior and staff auditors throughout audit engagements and mentoring in their respective career development and opportunities, providing constructive feedback, as well as ensuring availability for questions daily
Audit Project Manager
Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati, OH
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and executed upon effective audit plans to evaluate processes, procedures, and internal controls for compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Performed testing while managing concurrent projects and tasks throughout assigned audits, as well as identified gaps and recommended resolution methods
- Communicated audit findings and reports from testing to provide clear direction to auditees, setting expectations and due dates for deliverables
- Conducted follow up testing on regulatory, audit, and compliance issues to ensure resolution of identified concerns
- Implemented change management initiatives to enhance productivity and streamline processes
Senior Audit Associate
Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati, OH
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed effective audit plans to evaluate processes, procedures, and internal controls for compliance with laws and regulations.
- Met all relevant deadlines during audit process, preparing and communicating findings and presenting actionable recommendations to management
- Coached audit staff to develop skills and improve documentation quality
- Coordinated teams to align with Bank initiatives, enhancing collaboration beyond audit responsibilities
Audit Staff Member
Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati, OH
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Evaluated control environments and identified risks to strengthen audit processes
- Performed audit tests on various processes to verify accuracy of support and alignment with defined processes
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual reviews to ensure availability of proper documentation for compliance
- Completed all initiatives of the Bank's Leadership Program and graduated in 2019.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH, USSkills
- Regulatory testing
- Audit strategy
- Risk management
- Data evaluation
- Project management
- Ongoing oversight
- Report preparation
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Timeline
IRRA Review Enablement Lead Analyst
U.S. Bank
04.2025 - Current
AUDIT PROJECT MANAGER
U.S. Bank
10.2023 - 04.2025
Audit Project Manager
Fifth Third Bank
01.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Audit Associate
Fifth Third Bank
08.2021 - 01.2023
Audit Staff Member
Fifth Third Bank
06.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University Of Cincinnati