Tamara Omar
Dallas
Summary
Finance and Risk professional with 3+ years of experience in internal audit, compliance, and SOX/FDICIA testing. Proven success supporting financial institutions in enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory alignment. Bilingual in Arabic and English; proficient in SQL, Excel, and financial analytics tools.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk & Compliance Experienced Consultant
Baker Tilly
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct risk assessments and internal audits for clients in the financial services industry, focusing on regulatory compliance, SOX/FDICIA, and operational effectiveness.
- Perform walkthrough, test controls, and document findings for areas including fair lending, liquidity/IRR, investment policies, and payroll.
- Draft control descriptions, identify gaps, and recommend remediation's to enhance risk frameworks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engagement teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality advisory services.
Internal Audit Consultant
Protiviti
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Led a comprehensive review of bank records to detect potential financial crimes, ensuring the bank’s compliance with AML regulation.
- Used analytics to identify suspicious transactions.
- Trained bank staff on AML best practices and produce daily reports on potential risk areas.
Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Intern
Protiviti
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assessed 2022 IT Application Control (ITAC) walkthroughs to ensure controls are operating effectively and noted exceptions.
- Updated work papers, segmented different subcategories for testing and prepared work steps for the clients.
- Created a project management resource for the team while tracked various employees’ progress on projects.
Education
BA - Business Finance
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2022
Skills
- Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, Stata, PowerPoint, Adobe, HubSpot, SQL
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Fluent in Arabic & English
Awards
University Honor Roll
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions
Timeline
Risk & Compliance Experienced Consultant
Baker Tilly
07.2024 - Current
Internal Audit Consultant
Protiviti
01.2023 - 07.2024
Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Intern
Protiviti
06.2022 - 08.2022
BA - Business Finance
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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