Megan Pisanek
Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven Risk Management professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, covering second, and third lines of defense, along with extensive regulatory oversight background. Successful in leading high performing teams in developing, and implementing risk management policies, procedures, and risk programs. Proven track record in driving change to allow for effective and efficient risk management identification, mitigation, and control strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Enterprise Risk Management
USAA (United Services Automobile Association)
Columbus, Ohio
01.2021 - Current
- Manage and direct the Enterprise Risk Second Line of Defense Coverage Plan Program providing for aggregation and analysis of second line risk activities to drive prioritized oversight of top risks throughout the year
- Own and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Bank Risk Governance Framework which sets the foundation and risk philosophy for the company and outlines the key risk programs, principles and minimum requirements for adherence
- Developed and implemented a process to evidence and demonstrate Framework effectiveness; which provides assurance for senior management, audit and regulators that the Framework is being operationalized consistently and successfully
- Created new Enterprise guidance and aggregate reporting for policy/standard and program adherence, resulting in additional awareness and accountability for areas needing improvement and proactive identification of issues
- Created and maintained the Enterprise terms glossary allowing for a common language of terms and definitions across governance documents and lines of defense
SVP Operational Risk Director – Corporate Risk Management
The Huntington National Bank
Columbus, Ohio
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed and directed the Operational Loss program
- Led second line risk oversight of Funds Movement program
- Owned the issue management policy, with escalation, trending and reporting to executive and Board level committees
- Developed, managed and oversaw the Policy and Governance program and framework
- Performed and communicated independent Operational risk assessments
- Identified metrics and key performance indicators to enable the measurement of execution; delivery; and process management risk in meeting business objectives.
SVP - Risk Management Section Manager – Capital Planning
The Huntington National Bank
Columbus, Ohio
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Oversaw Capital Adequacy Process (CAP) MRA remediation
- Developed and implemented a new CAP Framework
- Performed a ROPE / SR 15-19 gap analysis against current practices; continued to assess gaps and action plans for remediation and closure.
VP Professional Practices Manager-Internal Audit
The Huntington National Bank
Columbus, Ohio
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Responsible for execution and refinement of a formal Internal Quality Assurance Program
- Maintained and ensured the appropriateness and completeness of the Internal Audit Policy, Procedure Manual and Internal Audit methodology
- Oversaw development of the audit cycle and annual audit plan.
National Bank Examiner
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Columbus, Ohio
06.2003 - 01.2013
- Supervision of Community, Midsize and Large Banks ranging in size from $50 million to $2 trillion in assets
- Led and assisted on a variety of examination activities across all risk categories
- Developed, planned, coordinated and executed supervisory strategies
- Prepared quarterly risk assessments on Operational risk, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Internal Audit, and financial adequacy
- Met regularly with members of the Board of Directors, Segment Executives, and varying levels of bank management.
Education
Bachelor's Degree -
The Ohio State University
06.2003
Timeline
Director - Enterprise Risk Management
USAA (United Services Automobile Association)
01.2021 - Current
SVP Operational Risk Director – Corporate Risk Management
The Huntington National Bank
08.2018 - 01.2021
SVP - Risk Management Section Manager – Capital Planning
The Huntington National Bank
09.2014 - 08.2018
VP Professional Practices Manager-Internal Audit
The Huntington National Bank
01.2013 - 09.2014
National Bank Examiner
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
06.2003 - 01.2013
Bachelor's Degree -
The Ohio State University