Jodi Sweat
Senior Compliance Analyst/Project Management Professional
Klondike,TX
Summary
Proven Senior CyberSecurity Compliance Professional, adept in project management and excellent communication. Spearheaded initiatives enhancing regulatory compliance, reduced risk, and fostered a cybersecurity culture. Expert in developing policies and leading cross-functional teams, significantly improving compliance processes and risk mitigation. Knowledgeable CyberSecurity Project Manager skilled in developing and implementing tracking and training programs to promote Sarbanes Oxley Information Technology compliance. Highly ethical and focused team player with productive, diligent approach. Bringing more than 15 years of experience in compliance and auditing.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Compliance Analyst
Upbound Group, Inc.
11.2007 - Current
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Played a key role in promoting an environment of continuous improvement within the organization by identifying opportunities for enhancing existing compliance processes and strategies.
- Conducted thorough investigations to address potential violations of regulations, resulting in reduced penalties and fines.
- Served as a subject matter expert on regulatory requirements during system implementations and process improvements projects, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
- Established strong working relationships with regulators, fostering a positive image for the company within the industry.
- Led root cause analyses following identified instances of non-compliance, devising effective remediation plans that prevented recurrence while minimizing disruption to normal business operations.
- Managed a robust risk assessment process, providing valuable insights into the organization''s vulnerability to noncompliance.
- Developed customized training programs for staff members, increasing overall awareness of regulatory obligations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted investigation and risk management teams with fraud investigations and risk identification.
- Contributed significantly to company-wide efforts toward creating a culture of compliance through ongoing education and communication initiatives.
- Worked closely with legal counsel on matters involving potential litigation or regulatory action stemming from non-compliance incidents, helping to minimize associated costs and reputational damage.
- Assisted in drafting responses to inquiries from regulators or law enforcement agencies concerning specific cases or general operational matters, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
- Streamlined internal audit processes for improved efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of key legislation and evolving best practices relevant to the field of compliance management.
- Provided expert guidance on complex compliance matters, assisting in the resolution of high-stakes issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of compliance standards across all business units.
Regional Information Security Manager
MBNA America
07.1992 - 10.2007
- Managed efforts of international team of senior analysts who developed and managed access and identity management programs for over 300 systems and 200,000 users.
- Fostered a strong cybersecurity culture throughout the organization by promoting best practices and open communication channels between departments regarding information security concerns.
- Implemented a "follow the sun" Access Management Program that allowed 24 hour processing of requests and issues.
- Actively participated in cross-functional meetings to provide expert guidance on information security matters during project development phases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Project Management
Internal Controls
Audit management
Regulatory expertise
Training delivery
Compliance understanding
Operations Support
Problem-Solving
Risk Identification
Excellent Communication
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Senior Compliance Analyst
Upbound Group, Inc.
11.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of Texas At Dallas
05.2001 -
Regional Information Security Manager
MBNA America
07.1992 - 10.2007
PMP - Project Management Professional
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