Dr. Arleen McFerrin-Terry

Accomplished financial industry professional with over 35 years of experience and a deep understanding of banking regulations. Recognized as an innovative problem-solver with diverse expertise in risk management and operations, complemented by a strong aptitude for compliance through the establishment of effective policies and procedures aimed at continuous improvement. Highly adaptive and results-oriented in project management, consistently achieving strategic goals while demonstrating exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills in managing professional teams. Seeking to leverage extensive knowledge as a leader in Financial and Compliance Oversight within an accredited university, holding credentials as a Certified Fraud Examiner specializing in fraud prevention, forensic analysis, and investigations.

• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Six Sigma Black Belt Professional
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) January 2017 to Present
• Predictability of auditing procedures—Engaging inconsistent audit procedures enables staff members to predict the tests that will be run, which potentially provides dishonest employees the opportunity to disrupt the processes or falsify data. To address this risk, the auditor should incorporate an “element of unpredictability” in the selection of auditing procedures to be performed, such as using different sampling methods and performing operations at other locations or at locations on an unannounced basis.
• Mitigate risk by implementing appropriate countermeasures, such as prevention and detection controls. The fraud risk assessment team should evaluate each countermeasure to determine if it is cost-effective and reasonable given the probability of occurrence and impact of loss.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Professional February 2015 to Present
• Obtain the background in Six Sigma to implement the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) the process of making improvements within your organization. This background provides guidance in managing projects and gives one specific skill set needed to master data collection and analytical thinking skills to obtain your project successfully.