Leslie Sakyiamah
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Analytical Risk Analyst with background in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks within financial sectors. Strengths include strategic planning, data interpretation, and risk forecasting, as well as expertise in regulatory compliance. In previous roles, contributed significantly to reducing operational risks by developing comprehensive risk management strategies. Skilled in using advanced risk assessment tools and software to support sound decision making.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Party Risk Analyst (Contractor)
McKesson
12.2022 - Current
- Facilitate and verify evidence and artifacts, per continuous monitoring requirements.
- Support the effort to provide effective risk mitigation.
- Develop security assessment report (SAR) along with plan of action and milestones (POA&M)
- Work independently while representing the organization's highest level of professionalism.
- Schedule kick-off meetings with system owners to help identify assessment scope and attain any document required in performing assessment.
Compliance Coordinator (Contractor)
Comcast Cooperation
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated with system owners and ISSOs across the organization to ensure timely compliance.
- Updated and reviewed the system security plan (SSP) implementation statements of applicable controls to assigned systems utilizing NIST 800-18.
- Conduct a mock audit for various departments.
- Collaborate with internal teams to collect and review evidence.
- Develop KPIs and KRIs, and dashboards for reporting on assigned compliance programs weekly, monthly, and annually.
IT Security Analyst (Contractor)
JPMorgan Chase
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Created standard templates for required security assessment and authorization documents, including risk assessment plans and reports, security authorization packages, and contingency plans.
- Conducted IT controls risk assessment that included reviewing organizational standards and procedures.
- Examined policies and procedures, interviewed personnel, and tested controls of system configuration and controls.
- Designated systems and categorized their C.I.A. Utilizing FIPS 199 and NIST 800-60.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
University of Ghana, Computer Science
Legon, Ghana.Skills
5 years of expertise in third-party risk assessment and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Mitigating risks associated with external vendors and third-party relationships
Implementing and maintaining risk management policies, Conducting risk assessments
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Ability to maintain thorough and accurate records of risk assessments, audits, and compliance checks
- Strong skills in communicating risk-related information to stakeholders at all levels
Certification
- COMPTIA+ (Certified)
- CISA (In progress)
Timeline
Third Party Risk Analyst (Contractor)
McKesson
12.2022 - Current
Compliance Coordinator (Contractor)
Comcast Cooperation
11.2021 - 08.2022
IT Security Analyst (Contractor)
JPMorgan Chase
06.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
University of Ghana, Computer Science
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