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Umut Can Sayginer

Los Angeles

Summary

As an Internal Audit Assistant Manager with a Master's in Finance from the University of Brighton, I offer a robust background in providing independent assurance for internal control structures across various industries. I excel at utilizing data analytics to assess risk, identify control weaknesses, and formulate commercially effective recommendations. With a proven ability to lead teams, communicate complex findings to senior management, and adapt to evolving regulatory environments, I am well-equipped to contribute to a firm's risk management and control initiatives. I hold the ISO 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor certification, and I am actively pursuing my Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Internal Audit Manager

Hyundai Glovis
Irvine
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed two direct reports and oversaw multiple audit projects, providing independent assurance for internal control structures across freight forwarding and port processing operations.
  • Conducted ad hoc audit sessions, on-site investigations, and critical fraud detection exercises that resulted in actionable control improvements.
  • Developed and implemented a proactive risk matrix, an innovative approach that strengthened organizational risk management capabilities, and addressed internal control evolutions.
  • Provided commercially effective audit reporting, communicating risk findings, and a point of view on the control environment to senior management.

Senior Internal Auditor

Financial House Limited
London
02.2023 - 01.2025
  • Conduct regular audits of the company's financial statements, operations, and internal controls to ensure compliance with FCA regulations and industry standards.
  • Identify and assess potential risks to the company's operations and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure that audit findings are addressed and that the company is in compliance with all relevant regulations.
  • Prepare accurate and comprehensive audit reports for senior management and provide recommendations for improvements or changes to the company's operations or financial controls.
  • Train staff on internal controls and best practices to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
  • Conducted data analysis and testing on data sets to evaluate the adequacy of internal procedures and controls established under the COSO Framework, ensuring that they effectively address the company's risks and compliance requirements.

Internal Auditor

DenizBank A.S.
Istanbul
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Developed comprehensive audit plans and programs tailored to address key financial risk areas, ensuring thorough coverage of potential vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements.
  • Produced detailed internal audit and investigation reports outlining findings and recommendations.
  • Leveraged advanced data analysis techniques to review and extract insights from large volumes of banking data, identifying operational inefficiencies, and systemic issues for remediation.
  • Conducted thorough analyses to detect patterns, trends, anomalies, and potential fraudulent schemes within financial transactions, devising proactive measures to mitigate risks effectively.
  • Responsible for gathering and evaluating large sets of data in order to analyze credit risk assessment processes, fraud, operational aspects, and financial crime detection for credits valued at $4 million or more.
  • Worked on financial, operational audits, technology audits, and project reviews to evaluate risks and related controls.
  • Collaborated closely with different divisions within the bank to conduct process audit sessions, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments, including frequent travel as required.

Education

Master of Science - Finance

University of Brighton
Brighton
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Izmir University of Economics
Izmir
01.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Expert
  • Fraud and Financial Crime Investigations Expert
  • ISO 27001:2022 Experienced
  • COSO Framework Audit Experienced
  • SQL/SPSS/SAP Skillful
  • Financial and Operational Audits Expert

Languages

  • English, Highly proficient
  • Turkish, Native speaker

Timeline

Assistant Internal Audit Manager

Hyundai Glovis
02.2025 - Current

Senior Internal Auditor

Financial House Limited
02.2023 - 01.2025

Internal Auditor

DenizBank A.S.
06.2018 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Finance

University of Brighton

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Izmir University of Economics

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