Jee Kymm
Windermere,Florida
Summary
An enthusiastic and dedicated Chief Audit Executive, Chief Operating Officer (extensive experience in both Compliance and in Audit) and a Chief Compliance Officer for Citibank with considerable auditing, compliance risk management and transformation experience within large financial institutions. A dynamic and hardworking professional who enjoys developing, managing and leading high performing teams. Commercially astute and business focused with the ability to implement effective ongoing strategies to meet operational and regulatory requirements. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and communicates well at all levels.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Audit Executive, AML & Compliance
USAA
San Antonio, Texas
11.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive 3-year audit plan based on risk assessment using COSO framework industry standard methodology
- Extensively interacted with Regulators from Bank, Compliance and AML departments
- Delivered regular presentations on AML and Compliance to the Board
- Successful audit assurance to help management achieve satisfactory programs, to be within the law, and to help our members.
- Transformation of team (skills, talent and assurance and transaction testing)
- Transformation of Weak to Satisfactory function in less than 2 years.
Citibank Chief Compliance Officer & COO Citigroup
Citigroup Inc
New York, NY
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Chief Compliance Officer for Citibank, N.A., leading a team and providing franchise support to the Country Chief Compliance Officers in 98 jurisdictions, including offering credible challenge, escalation of issues, and reporting.
- Responsible for Bank Regs (and alphabet soups)
- Provide strategic direction and facilitate the implementation of the Compliance Risk Management Framework (risk appetite, KRI and KPI), supporting the Comprehensive Strategic Plan globally.
Chief Operating Officer, Compliance
Citigroup Inc
New York, NY
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Leading Compliance function transformation
- Creation on compliance transformation plan to be a compliant company
- Implementing USD1.5billion budget and managing People & Location strategy in 98 jurisdictions.
Chief Auditor Strategy & Methodology
Citigroup Internal Audit
New York, NY
02.2012 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented an Audit methodology (COSO framework and meeting regulatory expectations) and to enhance the execution of risk-based audits.
- Leading Audit Transformation (50 of 63 projects) and ultimately achieved Strong rating from the US Regulator whilst in role within 3 years of transformation
- Led a global team responsible for auditing auditors.
Chief Operating Officer, Audit
PRUDENTIAL PLC
London, UK
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Successfully developing and implementing a 3-year group-wide strategic audit plan and incorporating performance management reports.
- Transformation Director, coordinating global change initiatives.
- Implemented comprehensive training programs for employees worldwide, effectively aligning them with industry mandates and regulatory standards
- Evaluated strategic direction to identify areas for improvement, leading successful implementation of changes to align with operational needs
- Developing effective IT solutions to automate processes and more closely monitor performance, including an audit solution.
- Producing management information to assist with annual planning, quarterly forecasting and generating reports to reflect performance.
Head of Operations, Audit
Lloyds Banking Group
London, UK
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Led and managed a 40-member staff team with 4 direct reports, overseeing task assignments and performance evaluations
- Evaluated and analyzed business practices, implementing effective strategies for improved reporting and management information.
- Developing and implementing a 3-year strategic audit plan to support the group's operating model and achieve the group's vision.
- Responsible for recruitment and redundancy strategies following the consolidation of offices, successfully filling 80 positions over 4 months.
- Initiating staff learning and development initiatives, managing talent, and developing an internal rotation program.
Quality Assurance Director
Barclays Bank Plc
London, UK
06.2007 - 07.2010
- Undertaking a lead role in quality assurance and controls for the Investment Banking and Investment Management sectors
- Recruiting and training new quality assurance managers, providing guidance and support to ensure the achievement of audit objectives
- Undertaking comprehensive reviews of operations and implementing strategic improvements to improve efficiency whilst not compromising on quality globally
- Conducting site reviews of global sites to assess standards, local regulations and audit compliance including the ex-Lehman Offices in New York
- Auditing the auditors, challenging judgement calls and providing external benchmarking as an integral part of the audit process
- Receiving Strong from the OCC for BGI businesses in 2008
- Main drivers of Strong for developing real time QA (methodology implementation and real time KYC AML and Sanctions).
Head of Audit
Northern Trust Company
London, UK
10.2002 - 06.2007
- Leading and managing the London Audit Team of 25 reports and part of the Chicago Headquarters Management team for one year
- Assessing and reviewing procedures to ensure relevance and implementing improvements in processes to administer funds more effectively
- Developing excellent ongoing relationships with staff and stakeholders, providing guidance and support to ensure the achievement of operational goals
- Planning, creating and delivering a quality assurance audit plan for 2007 and reviewing escalation procedures and processes.
VP for Asset Management and Private Banking
Deutsche Bank
London, UK
10.1998 - 10.2002
- Responsible for leading investment management audits on private banks and offshore financial institutions based in the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, Jersey, Guernsey, and Dublin
- SWAT team to see if ENRON and WorldCom can happen to DB
- Demonstrating significant knowledge of the risk framework for the Global Pricing Policy and auditing the Deutsche Asset Management Risk Monitoring Unit.
Chartered Accountant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
London, UK
09.1994 - 10.1998
- Managed and provided services to clients such as Goldman Sachs, UBS, Nikko, Samsung, Kleinwort Benson, and Baring Securities.
- External Audit Services (for Investment Banking and Large Financial Services in London)
Skills
- Compliance and Audit
- Risk Management
- Transformation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Institutions
- Internal Audit
- Quality Assurance
- Controls
- Investment Management
- Private Banking
- Asset Management
- Chartered Accountancy
- Mathematical Sciences
- Fluent in English and Korean
Education & Qualifications
- FCCA: Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (2006)
- CIA (UK and USA)
- CISI: Member of the Securities and Investment Institute
- ACCA: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (2001)
- UK - BSc (Hons.): Mathematical Sciences, London School of Economics
- UK - 3 A Levels: Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics
Personal Information
Driving License: Full/Clean
Languages
Fluent English and Korean
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming
- Golf
- Reading
- Playing the Piano
Timeline
Chief Audit Executive, AML & Compliance
USAA
11.2020 - Current
Citibank Chief Compliance Officer & COO Citigroup
Citigroup Inc
06.2018 - 11.2020
Chief Operating Officer, Compliance
Citigroup Inc
05.2017 - 04.2019
Chief Auditor Strategy & Methodology
Citigroup Internal Audit
02.2012 - 05.2017
Chief Operating Officer, Audit
PRUDENTIAL PLC
01.2011 - 01.2012
Head of Operations, Audit
Lloyds Banking Group
07.2010 - 01.2011
Quality Assurance Director
Barclays Bank Plc
06.2007 - 07.2010
Head of Audit
Northern Trust Company
10.2002 - 06.2007
VP for Asset Management and Private Banking
Deutsche Bank
10.1998 - 10.2002
Chartered Accountant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
09.1994 - 10.1998