REBEKAH EBANGIT
Bloomington,IL
Summary
With extensive experience in audit, compliance, and risk management, I have excelled in leadership roles, most recently as VP Lead Business Execution Consultant at Wells Fargo, where I enhanced security measures and streamlined access management processes. My tenure as Audit Manager at Fidelity Investments showcased my ability to manage audit teams, execute detailed audit procedures, and ensure regulatory compliance. At Wells Fargo and Bank of America, I conducted thorough audits, identified control weaknesses, and developed remediation strategies. My background in IT auditing, SOX compliance, and fraud analysis has equipped me with strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements. I have consistently demonstrated my ability to train teams, lead process improvements, and collaborate across functions to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Lead Business Execution Consultant
Wells Fargo
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Provide oversight over the access management protocols for the Customer Data Management Office, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry regulations
- Implemented user reviews and entitlement attestations processes to enhance security measures and ensure adherence to company policies
- Conduct thorough reviews of entitlements, identifying and rectifying multiple instances of mismatched entitlements across owning applications
- Assist in the transition of entitlement ownership from Application Managers to Product Leads, streamlining access management processes and improving accountability
- Provide oversight during Control Self Assessment (RCSA), collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and remediate gaps in security controls
Audit Manager
Fidelity Investments
Westlake, Texas
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed a team of 4-6 auditors, assigning tasks, and providing guidance and supervision throughout the audit process
- Oversaw the execution of audit procedures, including conducting interviews, reviewing documents and records, testing controls, and analyzing data
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports that summarize audit findings, including control weaknesses, risks, and recommendations for improvement
- Performed Exams for Fidelity's Client Facing Supervisory Principals to ensure compliance with FINRA
Senior Auditor
Wells Fargo
Addison, TX
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation
- Identified weaknesses of existing control systems and made suggestions for remediation
- Inspected internal controls for businesses in various industries to determine compliance with Bank Secrecy Act
- Adhered to audit principles, standards and practices to keep company in good standing
Senior IT Auditor
Bank of America
Dallas, Texas
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted with onboarding and ensured Issues had effective Action plans and Test plans
- Utilized analytical skills and technical expertise to perform validation testing for re-grade and closure of severity 1 and 2 audit identified and self-identified issues
- Developed audit documentation to support conclusions around risk mitigation of Issues
- Lead weekly team meeting in which Issues are presented to peers and senior management for re-grade and closure
IT Auditor
Bank of America
Dallas, TX
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Actively planned, and executed IT audits, ensuring compliance with audit policies, applicable laws and regulations, and corporate objectives
- Developed audit plans and programs, following COBIT frameworks in addition, set up control matrix based on specific client application needs during planning phase of audits
- Identified and assess key risks and controls and develop effective test plans for engagements as assigned
- Compiled and presented audit findings, recommended controls, and business practice improvements to both client and senior management
Auditor, Chief Financial Operations
Bank of America
Dallas, TX
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Planned, organized and performed SOX audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and in the framework provided by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO)
- Planned and executed audit assignments which included assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the internal control structure and compliance with policies and procedures
- Trained 10 new Corporate Audit Analysts on internal SOX policies and procedure
- Communicated with the company's external auditors on general computer control related matters and SOX test procedures
Associate Auditor
Bank of America
, Texas
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Ensured compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records,reports, operating practices, and documentation
- Completed work papers by documenting audit tests and findings in the Automated Testing Management
- System
- Executed data analysis through creation of automated solutions to identify risks
- Used SQL to perform data mining through millions of data to achieve desired population or sample
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
The University of Texas At Dallas
Skills
Internal Audit
Access Management
Manage Audit Teams
Audit Procedures
Regulatory Compliance
Remediation Strategies
IT Auditing
Sox Compliance
Fraud Analysis
Internal Controls
Risk Assessment
Process Improvements
Timeline
VP Lead Business Execution Consultant
Wells Fargo
08.2023 - Current
Audit Manager
Fidelity Investments
08.2021 - 05.2024
Senior Auditor
Wells Fargo
04.2021 - 07.2021
Senior IT Auditor
Bank of America
08.2019 - 04.2021
IT Auditor
Bank of America
07.2018 - 07.2019
Auditor, Chief Financial Operations
Bank of America
07.2017 - 07.2018
Associate Auditor
Bank of America
06.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Finance
The University of Texas At Dallas
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