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Connie Sattanno

Royal Palm Beach,FL

Summary

A result-oriented IT professional with 20+ years of experience in governance, risk and compliance. Specialize in rapid growth environments developing controls and executing processes to effectively minimize risk and enhance the security posture. Passionate in building relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to create new and innovative ways to drive results by leveraging technology. Stay ahead of relevant regulations to ensure adherence to all mandatory and best practice compliance measures.

Experienced in business processes and control transformation, internal and external audits, and information security. I have a proven track record of working with senior leadership across the enterprise to assess and communicate acceptable levels of risk while driving security programs to success. My extensive background has me prepared and well-versed in security standards, policies and guidelines that ensure adherence to security standards, regulatory requirements (SOX, ITGC, CFPB, GDPR, NYDFS, FTC, SEC, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae), and frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS, SCF, ISO, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171).

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate, GRC

Bayview Asset Management, LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for the oversight of assessments, due diligence reviews and customer questionnaires for our state examiners, rating agencies, investors, partners and vendors
  • Oversee evaluations of the firm's cybersecurity strategy and priorities to offer independent advice and recommendations regarding ways to further mature the firm's cyber and risk management postures and policies
  • Lead annual IT Organizational Risk Assessments
  • Lead and support the execution of the Risk and Controls Self Assessment (RCSA) in accordance with the frameworks
  • Manage action plans to mitigate audit discoveries and compliance concerns
  • Lead and support the automation and integration efforts in IT GRC processes including integration with AuditBoard and security tooling
  • Facilitate the maintenance and modification of policies, procedures and operating standards in response to regulatory and customer requirements
  • Bridged gap between IT and business operations to carry out independent assessment to attest to SWIFT (CSCF)

Senior Compliance Consultant

Independent Contractor
Royal Palm Beach, FL
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Conducted periodic assessments of customer risk profiles and provided recommendations for enhanced due diligence
  • Analyzed current processes and developed recommendations for improvement based on findings from audits and investigations
  • Assisted in the development of comprehensive training program regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Provided ongoing support to ensure policies and procedures are in place to address risks identified through internal audits, external reviews, or other means

Supervisor, Internal Controls & Policies

Johnson Controls (formally Tyco)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2015 - 04.2017
  • Led cross functional team in testing of internal controls
  • Assessed impact and risks associated with control weaknesses to ensure remediation plans were adequate
  • Supervised implementation of remediation plans for control weaknesses, including business process improvement activities
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to provide guidance in the design of tools, enablers, and training materials
  • Managed projects around the implementation of automated Segregation of Duties solution

Process Improvement Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2014 - 02.2015
  • Responsible for design and implementation of Control Optimization projects to improve and optimize unit performance and profitability
  • Led teams to execute multiple, comprehensive process improvement projects realizing significant cost savings
  • Reviewed business processes for efficiency opportunities and control enhancements

Internal Control Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2014 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for the design, evaluation, and implementation of internal controls
  • Discussed potential changes to their organizations risk profile and/or control environment
  • Participated in identification of remediation plans for control gaps and deficiencies to ensure controls are remediated
  • Participated in designing tests to ascertain key controls are functioning to reduce risks

Operational Excellence Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2008 - 12.2013
  • Responsible for compliance project management for business projects, and initiatives
  • Managed team of 4-6 professionals
  • Managed and conducted risk assessments
  • Implemented training programs
  • Established "Ask the Guru" program to knowledge-share with associates throughout the organization
  • Developed mentorship program which was adopted throughout the organization

Senior Compliance Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2006 - 04.2008
  • Responsible for managing and coordinating multiple work streams related to the global SOX Compliance efforts
  • Planned, executed, and reported the results of regulatory and operational audits for WW Operations
  • Led teams of 4-6 in execution of compliance projects
  • Assisted management with the identification of key controls, facilitated process documentation and risk control matrices

Senior Order Services Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2004 - 09.2006
  • Responsible for overseeing the daily order management operations
  • Monitored GEO backlog equating to approximately 10,000 orders quarterly and removed obstacles
  • Led team of 3 Managers and 50 employees
  • Optimized order flow through various ERP, CRM, and other enterprise systems

Renewal Services Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2001 - 06.2004
  • Led sales team to meet and/or exceed monthly and quarterly quota objectives
  • Responsible for achieving license sales of over $131M (86% renewal rate)

Member Relations Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2000 - 08.2001

Managed inbound call center, 3 supervisors and 40 support staff

Technical Support Supervisor

Citrix Systems, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.1995 - 03.2000

Supervised technical support team with providing problem resolution for top tier customers

Technical Support Operator

Citrix Systems, Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.1994 - 02.1995

Responsible for incoming calls and gathering pertinent information for support resolution

Quality Assurance Tester

Direct Link Software (formally Intuit)
Deerfield Beach, FL
06.1991 - 01.1994

Designed, developed and executed test plans and test cases, defect reports, and quality assurance summaries

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

ATI Career Training Center - Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.1992

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance Adherence / Audits
  • Project Management
  • Risk and Control Management
  • Proficient in regulations and multiple frameworks
  • CrossComply AuditBoard
  • Policy / Procedure Implementation
  • Excent written and verbal communication skills
  • Consulting and Business Advisory
  • Team Development and Leadership
  • Strong Analytical / Problem Solving
  • Ability to react to dynamic changing environments
  • Conflict Management

Timeline

Senior Associate, GRC

Bayview Asset Management, LLC
10.2017 - Current

Senior Compliance Consultant

Independent Contractor
05.2017 - 09.2017

Supervisor, Internal Controls & Policies

Johnson Controls (formally Tyco)
06.2015 - 04.2017

Process Improvement Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
09.2014 - 02.2015

Internal Control Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
01.2014 - 08.2014

Operational Excellence Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
05.2008 - 12.2013

Senior Compliance Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
10.2006 - 04.2008

Senior Order Services Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
07.2004 - 09.2006

Renewal Services Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
09.2001 - 06.2004

Member Relations Manager

Citrix Systems, Inc
03.2000 - 08.2001

Technical Support Supervisor

Citrix Systems, Inc
02.1995 - 03.2000

Technical Support Operator

Citrix Systems, Inc
01.1994 - 02.1995

Quality Assurance Tester

Direct Link Software (formally Intuit)
06.1991 - 01.1994

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

ATI Career Training Center - Fort Lauderdale
Connie Sattanno