KRISTEN GARRISON
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Hardworking Project Lead with an exceptional commitment to exceeding client expectations. Engaging and friendly to manage work quality, key milestones and deliverables.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Project Leader - Audit Methodology
BNY Mellon
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Documented and implemented SR13-1 and IIA Standards against audit methodology.
- Conducted ad-hoc training on audit methodology topics.
- Policy Governance and Privacy Champion for the department.
- Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
- Successfully led multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on priorities, resource allocation, and overall strategic objectives.
Audit Project Leader - Audit Methodology
BNYMellon
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Prepared and presented policy changes for Internal Audit.
- Broadcasted and prepared training on significant changes.
- Participated in Audit Methodology changes to new Agile auditing approach.
- Lead and prepared new hire training on all areas of BNY Mellon Internal Audit.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Audit Project Leader - Quality Assurance
BNY Mellon
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Lead the Internal Quality Assessments, thematic reviews, and other quality assurance activities to assess effectiveness and compliance with IIA Standards, Company policies, and Internal Audit policies and procedures.
- Conducted training based on results of thematic reviews.
- Prepared and presentation on the IQA process for the Federal Reserve Review (FRB).
- Presented bi-yearly training sessions on Professional Practice topics to new hires.
- Various involvement with new systems and regulatory changes.
Audit Senior I - Quality Assurance
BNYMellon
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Prepared written reports of the quarterly Internal Quality Assessment to the Chief Auditor.
- Prepared quarterly metrics for the audit management and CAO on areas of weakness in the department methodology to ensure compliance with IIA and external reviews.
- Organized and sent Post-Audit Survey to clients, complying results, and monthly reports to audit management, CAO, and Chief Auditor.
Audit Project Leader - Wealth Management
BNY Mellon
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Independently plan, perform risk assessments, and create applicable testing based on risk in auditable areas of the company.
- Participated in a KYC/BSA/AML Wealth Management Audit.
- Assisted as an Auditor in Charge (AIC) on the Wealth Management National Banking Audits.
- Identified, researched, and remediated reportable audit exceptions with applicable management of the Wealth Management sector.
Senior Auditor
FedEx
01.2002 - 02.2009
- Participated in audits related to operational control process, internal business processes and procedures, accounts payable system audits, and payroll audits.
- Coordinated and conduct reviews of existing systems and applications – ensuring appropriate security, management, and data integrity via operational and corporate control processes.
- Participated in audit review panel sessions to address results, conclusions, and follow-up actions required.
- Involved in introduction of a new control self monitoring process within FedEx Ground.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Kent State University
12.2002
Skills
- Project management
- Quality Assessments
- Report Generation
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory Requirements
Affiliations
Member of The Institute of Internal Audit – Pittsburgh Chapter, 2009 - Present
Timeline
Senior Audit Project Leader - Audit Methodology
BNY Mellon
01.2022 - Current
Audit Project Leader - Audit Methodology
BNYMellon
01.2018 - 01.2022
Audit Project Leader - Quality Assurance
BNY Mellon
01.2015 - 01.2018
Audit Senior I - Quality Assurance
BNYMellon
01.2011 - 01.2015
Audit Project Leader - Wealth Management
BNY Mellon
02.2009 - 04.2011
Senior Auditor
FedEx
01.2002 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Kent State University
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