Experience includes advising clients and leading teams to assist organizational management at all stages of the risk management journey. This includes helping companies establish an internal audit function and remediate control issues, including material weaknesses

In serving as a fully outsourced internal audit provider or as a co-sourced provider, routinely collaborates with companies considering an IPO or developing internal controls, risk management processes, and policies and procedures. This includes assisting clients with established compliance programs through change, such as newly implemented technologies and expansion or growth activities, which may require adjustments to the organization’s processes and controls.

Before joining CohnReznick, was an internal auditor for a large financial institution with responsibility for all  audits in the securities operations and corporate trust areas. As a vice president of the corporate trust and agency group there, oversaw user acceptance testing and implementation of a new securities transfer application including system parallel testing and development of all system operating procedures. Within Global Equity Services, engaged in product P&L, relationship management, sales and marketing, systems maintenance, operations, customer service, and managing corporate trust operations areas.

As an outsourced internal auditor for USVI-based bank, identified and implemented corrective actions pertaining to regulatory audit issues, resulting in the removal of the bank from a regulatory watch list. In addition, Also reviewed and risk-rated loan portfolio delinquencies; developed and monitored plans to correct issues; and formed an internal audit function

Certified internal auditor (CIA) and certified anti-money laundering specialist (CAMS).