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Shannon Wenk

Monaca,PA

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Bank of New York, specializing in finance and regulatory reporting audits. Excelled in enhancing audit efficiency through Power BI and Power Query, and demonstrated leadership by revitalizing the Internal Audit early talent pipeline. Skilled in detail-oriented organization and efficient task management, consistently delivering impactful recommendations and strategic insights.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Auditor / ELP Analyst / Audit Co-Op

Bank of New York
Pittsburgh & New York City
01.2019 - Current

Vice President, Auditor | Finance & Regulatory Reporting Audit

  • Ensured audits were completed by managing project scope approval, test plan review, result communication, and drafting the final audit report for director issuance.
  • Interacted regularly with stakeholders to discuss audit progress, findings, and recommendations.
  • Expanded depth of testing through the implementation of data analytics by utilizing a combination of Power Query and Power BI.
  • Developed team members to enhance audit team performance and increase operational efficiency.

Associate, Senior Auditor | Global Operations & Technology Audit

  • Initiated exception discussions with management and drafted proposed findings.
  • Developed and maintained a Power BI dashboard for open issues, action plans, and audit plan status for quarterly audit director-stakeholder meetings.
  • Re-designed and implemented the refreshed Internal Audit early talent pipeline.
  • Developed and taught early talent-targeted curricula over eight sessions for the refreshed early talent pipeline.

Co-op & Analyst | Emerging Leaders Program

  • Performed design and operational testing for audits of the Finance, Human Resources, Markets, and Asset Servicing Operations businesses.
  • Executed standard audit programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Evaluated the execution of audit vehicles against Internal Audit policy, and provided recommendations for improved department understanding and consistency.
  • Delivered high-quality work papers in line with Audit Methodology for review by the Senior Auditor.

Intern | Corporate Strategy FinTech team

  • Prepared and presented a strategic recommendation for corporate incubation to increase innovation.
  • Performed market research to understand the current and emerging FinTech companies and their potential impact on the bank.
  • Presented weekly findings to senior management, and fielded questions.

Bartender/Dining Room Supervisor

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2013 - 08.2019
  • Acted as the main contact point for all customer inquiries.
  • Successfully multitask while remaining courteous and professional.
  • Additional Jobs: Takeout/Server.

Education

MBA - Data Analytics Track

Walsh University
Canton, OH
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Financial Economics & Accounting

Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA
12.2018

Skills

  • Detail-Oriented Organization
  • Efficient Task Management
  • Effective Time Prioritization
  • Proactive Self-Starter
  • Proficient in Power Query, Power Bi, & Tableau
  • Proficient in AuditBoard & TeamMate

Activities

  • Westminster Analyst Programs, 05/16, 03/18
  • Volunteer at Paramount Senior Living, Fall 2013

Timeline

Auditor / ELP Analyst / Audit Co-Op

Bank of New York
01.2019 - Current

Bartender/Dining Room Supervisor

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
08.2013 - 08.2019

MBA - Data Analytics Track

Walsh University

Bachelor of Science - Financial Economics & Accounting

Westminster College
Shannon Wenk