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Taylor Kohn
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven Program Manager with extensive experience leading large-scale programs, managing hundreds of stakeholders, and driving strategic initiatives. Adept at people management, cross-functional collaboration, and risk management. Skilled in optimizing processes, improving governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. A proven leader with expertise in IT risk, control assessments, and enterprise-wide program execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Vice President, Risk Management
New York Life Insurance Company
04.2018 - Current
- Lead the execution of the organization’s IT Inherent Risk and Risk & Control Assessment programs, ensuring compliance with Department of Financial Services (DFS) regulations
- Engage and manage hundreds of stakeholders, including senior executives, IT teams, and risk management groups, to drive strategic initiatives
- Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to assess and improve program effectiveness
- Partner with Technology Management to develop and implement action plans, ensuring timely resolution of risk remediation efforts
- Enhance and maintain the governance framework for First Line Risk & Control, facilitating enterprise-wide risk management strategies
- Regularly present risk analysis and program updates to senior leadership, ensuring informed decision-making and alignment with organizational goals
Senior Associate, IT Audit & Assurance
KPMG
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Led and coordinated multiple external IT audits, ensuring financial statement compliance with internal control frameworks
- Managed cross-functional teams and provided mentorship to junior staff, driving efficiency in audit engagements
- Conducted detailed process walkthroughs and developed risk mitigation strategies, presenting findings to senior stakeholders
- Executed testing of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), General IT Controls (GITCs), and IT Application Controls (ITACs)
- Collaborated with global teams, leveraging international resources to optimize client budgets while maintaining audit quality
- Automated manual audit procedures using SAP, improving efficiency in client data analysis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Sciences And Technology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2015
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
- People Management & Leadership
- Program Development & Execution
- IT Risk & Compliance (DFS, IT Governance, Risk & Control)
- Process Optimization & Workflow Improvement
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Cross-Functional Team Coordination
- Audit & Risk Assessment
- Governance Framework Development
Certification
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Interests
Timeline
Corporate Vice President, Risk Management
New York Life Insurance Company
04.2018 - Current
Senior Associate, IT Audit & Assurance
KPMG
09.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Information Sciences And Technology
Pennsylvania State University
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