Louis Russo
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
A decisive, quality oriented Manager with extensive experience in the banking industry and expertise in corporate financial / regulatory compliance auditing and fraud/money laundering prevention. Accomplished Internal Auditor offering more than 50 years preparing internal audit documentation and reports. Knowledgeable in GAAP and operations auditing.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Internal Auditor
Bank of America
08.2011 - Current
- Conducted special investigations as requested by senior management or the board of directors, maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
- Streamlined audit documentation processes by recommending to Technical Support Team new software solutions that increased efficiency without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Improved internal control processes by conducting thorough audits In all Lines of Business within scope of review and identifying areas for improvement.
- Promoted a culture of accountability within the organization by consistently enforcing company policies and procedures during audits.
Project Based Senior Consultant
Darton Group
01.2008 - Current
- Specialization in Financial Audit, Regulatory Compliance Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
VP - Manager of Wachovia Enhanced Due Diligence Team
WACHOVIA BANK
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Created and supervised the bank's first centralized Anti-Money Laundering Investigative Unit of 13 professionals, who assisted all lines of business with adherence to Patriot Act guidelines.
AVP - Senior Fraud Prevention Analyst
WACHOVIA BANK
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Supervised a Fraud Prevention Unit of ten Fraud Investigative Analysts to analyze and investigate daily loss prevention reports (Kite, New Account, ATM Empty Envelope, Counterfeit Checks, Fraudulent Return Deposit Items).
AVP - First Union Loss Management Field Investigation Unit
WACHOVIA BANK
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Conducted Field investigations of customer fraud including joint investigations with all levels of Federal and Local law enforcement related to Bank robberies and other physical crimes.
AVP - Senior Audit Officer
WACHOVIA BANK
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Supervised audit teams of up to 20 members for examinations of branches, mortgages, consumer/commercial loans, deposit operations, consumer collections, check processing, trust operations, merger and acquisition due diligence, investment/brokerage operations and regulatory compliance operations.
AVP - Regional Audit Manager
FIRST FIDELITY
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Supervised six audit professionals related to corporate wide audits of branch network.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Rutgers University
Bank Administration Institute - University Of Wisconsin
Villanova University
Skills
- Internal Controls
- Audit Planning
- Data Analytics
- Business Process Analysis
- Enterprise risk management
- Accounting Principles
- Oral and written communications
- Policy compliance
- Regulations and compliance
- Fraud investigations
- Time Management
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
- Documentation and Reports
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Auditing and Attestation
- Employee Training
- Risk Management
- Audit Support
- Goal Setting
Phone
803.802.5279, 704.763.4042
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
Bank of America
08.2011 - Current
Project Based Senior Consultant
Darton Group
01.2008 - Current
VP - Manager of Wachovia Enhanced Due Diligence Team
WACHOVIA BANK
01.2003 - 01.2006
AVP - Senior Fraud Prevention Analyst
WACHOVIA BANK
01.1999 - 01.2003
AVP - First Union Loss Management Field Investigation Unit
WACHOVIA BANK
01.1995 - 01.1999
AVP - Senior Audit Officer
WACHOVIA BANK
01.1992 - 01.1995
AVP - Regional Audit Manager
FIRST FIDELITY
01.1989 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Rutgers University
Bank Administration Institute - University Of Wisconsin
Villanova University
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