Dean Lewandowski
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Strategic Risk Manager known for hiring, building, and leading a team of highly productive and efficient Risk professionals. Specialize in risk assessment and mitigation, regulatory compliance, and Internal Audit ensuring comprehensive management of uncertainties. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, leveraging these soft skills to navigate complex challenges and drive effective decision-making processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LOB Risk Manager
PNC Bank
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for leading a team of risk professionals specializing in Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and issue management.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and cross-training employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to identify areas of risk exposure.
- Performed periodic reviews of existing systems, processes, and procedures in order to minimize potential risks.
- Developed strategies to mitigate risk and reduce potential losses.
- Documented findings from audits and let remediation efforts into the organization's risk profile accurately and comprehensively.
- Facilitated communication between different teams within the organization regarding risk assessment activities.
- Identified, assessed, and reported on risk management issues.
- Provided guidance and advice on how to handle high-risk situations appropriately.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining current risk levels as well as recommended actions for senior management.
- Reported findings on risk exposures to senior management.
- Collaborated with external auditors and consultants on risk management audits and assessments.
- Provided expert guidance on emerging risks and trends, positioning the organization to proactively address challenges.
- Compiled and submitted regular reports to update senior management on operations and progress.
- Developed training programs for staff on risk management processes and best practices
LOB Risk Lead
PNC Bank
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to develop effective strategies that reduced cycle times while maintaining quality standards.
- Responsible for leading the execution of risk management programs to ensure strategies and programs are established, maintained, and governed.
- Provide risk expertise while working with the line of business for Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and Issue Management.
- Assist the LOB with the remediation of any open issues in accordance with the issue management process.
- Lead cross-functional teams and develop internal capabilities within Audit, Compliance, and Risk.
- Monitor changes in internal and external factors identifying emerging risks.
- Oversaw the implementation of visual management systems, enhancing communication and operational efficiency.
Compliance Manager
The Bank of New York Mellon
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Responsible for leading compliance monitoring reviews with a defined scope and objective designed to assess specific products, processes, and controls focused on emerging compliance risks.
- Responsible for reviewing compliance monitoring reports, independent compliance testing, and business line testing results to assist with and perform analysis against regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Created reports outlining compliance activities for senior leadership review.
- Oversee the preparation of compliance reports, and serve as a resource regarding the compliance impact on regulatory matters.
- Train junior staff to execute compliance monitoring reviews to identify issues, escalate issues through proper governance channels as needed, and recommend corrective action plans.
- Responsible for monitoring corrective action active plans and issue tracking to ensure resolution efforts proceed timely and effectively.
- Reviews and reports on assessments of compliance risk and internal controls to senior leadership.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
Internal Auditor
PNC Bank
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2013 - 08.2017
- Provided recommendations on how to improve internal control environment.
- Assisted external auditors during annual audits by providing necessary information.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were properly filed according to company policy.
- Reviewed financial documents to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored adherence to corporate governance standards within the organization.
- Performed analytical reviews on financial data to detect errors or discrepancies.
- Analyzed business operations and identified opportunities for improvement in internal control systems.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Assessed potential risks, evaluated controls and conducted compliance testing.
Internal Auditor
Scottdale Bank and Trust Company
Scottdale, PA
12.2009 - 09.2013
- Maintained a database of all completed audits and their results.
- Completed comprehensive audits of financial and business control systems.
- Built risk assessment plans while completing process walkthrough.
- Drafted audit reports to display findings.
- Investigated discrepancies that were uncovered during audits.
- Analyzed data from audits, compiled it into reports, and disseminated it to the proper personnel.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12-2009
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Portfolio management
- Strategic planning
- Risk mitigation
- Internal controls
Timeline
LOB Risk Manager
PNC Bank
08.2021 - Current
LOB Risk Lead
PNC Bank
09.2018 - 08.2021
Compliance Manager
The Bank of New York Mellon
08.2017 - 09.2018
Internal Auditor
PNC Bank
09.2013 - 08.2017
Internal Auditor
Scottdale Bank and Trust Company
12.2009 - 09.2013
MBA - Business Administration
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California University of Pennsylvania
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