Dynamic Risk Management Lead with a proven track record at US Tech Solution, adept in leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills to drive data-driven risk mitigation strategies. Excelled in enhancing risk resilience by influencing leadership and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Known for strategic insight and effective communication, significantly improving operational effectiveness and compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Management Lead
US Tech Solution
Dallas, Texas
06.2023 - 10.2024
Regularly communicated risk findings and presented actionable recommendations to Bank executives and committees, influencing leadership to adopt necessary risk mitigations
Led cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate emerging risks, enhancing overall risk resilience and operational effectiveness
Identify, assess, and aggregate key risks across various Bank business units, collaborating with executive leadership and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive risk management
Develop, implement, and optimize risk and control frameworks in alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and Bank-specific policies
Oversee the execution of risk and control assessments, ensuring that findings are accurately communicated to relevant stakeholders and that corrective actions are taken where necessary
Build and maintain strong partnerships with other risk and control functions within the Bank, including Business Risk and Control, Compliance, and Operational Risk Testing (ECORT)
Routinely communicate results from oversight activities, including risk assessments and monitoring efforts, to leadership and governance committees
Work closely with finance, risk management, and other relevant departments to interpret the outcomes and identify areas of vulnerability
Conduct in-depth analysis to determine how different risk factors affect the Bank’s liquidity, solvency, and ability to meet capital requirements under stressed conditions
Prepare regular reports on control design activities, including status updates, identified risks, and resolution of issues
Analyze risk-related data from various sources, ensuring its accuracy and relevance
Utilize business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel) to collect, process, and interpret complex data sets
Present control design findings and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, business leaders, and governance committees
Assisted in the preparation of stress test plans and contingency strategies to prepare the business for unforeseen risk events
Lead the design and development of internal control frameworks to ensure the business achieves its objectives and adheres to regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, internal policies, industry regulations)
Collaborate with business process owners to create controls that are appropriate for specific business processes and functions
Identify areas where controls are weak or non-existent and design corrective measures
Senior Risk Manager
PWC - MBO Service (Amazon AWS)
Remote
06.2022 - 06.2023
Partnered with Business Risk and Control, Compliance, and Operational Risk Testing teams to align on key risk events and drive successful outcomes
Created and implemented risk tools and methodologies to monitor and report risks, ensuring alignment with established risk strategy
Ensure all designed controls are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST)
Provide subject-matter expertise on business control design during internal and external audits
Participate to identify, assess, record and response to Operational and Compliance Risk events, ensuring these are captured accurately, timely and in accordance with requirements
Developed and executed comprehensive risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within business units
Assisted in the design and implementation of effective controls, ensuring adherence to internal policies and federal regulations
Presented risk findings and recommendations to senior executives and other stakeholders to improve the risk environment and ensure compliance
Led risk assessments for emerging risks, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies were in place
Conducted gap analysis on existing controls and provided actionable recommendations for enhancing risk and control frameworks
Provided expertise in risk assessment, utilizing analytical insights to influence solution strategies and drive positive business results
Led multiple special management projects, addressing enterprise-wide risk concerns, and acted as a primary point of contact for senior risk leadership
Risk and Compliance Analyst
Evolve Mortgage Services
Dallas, Texas
01.2019 - 06.2021
Led the development and execution of processes for new risk policies, practices, and solutions within the organization
Investigate and assist in responses to compliance risk issues
Develop and present SOX compliance findings and assertions for leadership and Audit Committee meetings
Foster collaboration with the IT, security, data, and compliance teams to ensure consistent and effective SOX documentation and monitoring
Participate in Investigating regulatory inquiries, preparing required documentation, making recommendations to senior management on how to proceed, and preparing responses for the regulatory inquiries
Collaborated with governance committees and business process owners to communicate risk results and influence decision-making at various leadership levels
Supported the risk management process through data analysis, identification of key risks, and the implementation of control frameworks within business units
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure risk and control measures were effectively communicated and executed
Conducted regular reviews of business operations to assess the effectiveness of risk controls and compliance with regulatory requirements
Assisted in the preparation of stress test plans and contingency strategies to prepare the business for unforeseen risk events
Provided recommendations to improve the risk and control environment, ensuring ongoing alignment with regulatory expectations and the organization’s risk appetite
Risk Control Analyst
Steadfast Home Health Services
03.2016 - 12.2018
Conducted walkthrough interviews, documented process flow charts, and tested IT and application controls
Facilitated discussion with third-party vendors to identify potential risk mitigation strategies and controls to address identified risks
Maintained documentation of risk assessments, due diligence reviews, and compliance activities
Stay current with emerging regulatory and compliance changes, ensuring that control designs align with the latest requirements
Risk Analyst
Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria
01.2010 - 03.2014
Led onsite assessments of third parties against banking security frameworks and industry standards
Managed the vendor risk management lifecycle within the platform and ensured policies and standards were up-to-date
Expertise in evaluating and managing risks associated with third-party vendors, from onboarding through the entire vendor lifecycle
Proficient in conducting thorough security assessments, identifying potential risks, and working with vendors to implement effective remediation plans
Provides support for business programs, initiatives, and leaders
Serves as a consultant on risk best practices, processes, and regulatory requirements
Facilitates reporting and interdepartmental collaboration
Conducted risk assessments and delivered key findings and recommendations
Education
MBA - Managemement Information System
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12.2024
B.Sc. - Economics
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria
12.2009
Diploma - Marketing Management
12.2003
Skills
RSA Archer
AMP
Excel (Advanced)
Power BI
SAP
SAP GRC
Stress Testing Tools
PowerPoint
Word
Affiliations
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Member
Certification
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA, 2020
Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), ISACA, 2024
Comptia Security Plus, 2022
Timeline
Risk Management Lead
US Tech Solution
06.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Risk Manager
PWC - MBO Service (Amazon AWS)
06.2022 - 06.2023
Risk and Compliance Analyst
Evolve Mortgage Services
01.2019 - 06.2021
Risk Control Analyst
Steadfast Home Health Services
03.2016 - 12.2018
Risk Analyst
Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria
01.2010 - 03.2014
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA, 2020
Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), ISACA, 2024
Comptia Security Plus, 2022
MBA - Managemement Information System
Lamar University
B.Sc. - Economics
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Diploma - Marketing Management
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