Diploma - Construction Project Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology.
Kitchener, None
Oluwafemi Joseph
Summary
Diligent IT Auditor with extensive experience in assessing IT controls, ensuring compliance, and identifying vulnerabilities within financial services. Proficient in risk assessment, audit planning, and implementing effective remediation strategies, with a strong understanding of IT governance frameworks such as COSO and COBIT.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Akure
NigeriaSkills
- Vulnerability assessment
- Security awareness training
- Security policies
- Access control
- Identity management
- Internal controls
- Cloud security
- Threat modeling
- Risk assessment
- Network security
- IT governance
- Compliance reporting
Timeline
Snr. IT Auditor
Canadian Tire
06.2021 - Current
IT GRC Specialist
Ryder Logistics
08.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Credit Risk Analyst
Skye Bank
03.2010 - 11.2014
Diploma - Construction Project Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology.
Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Akure
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop an IT Audit reporting spreadsheets that increased collaboration and reporting efficiency by 20%.
- Collaborated Developers in the development of an inventory monitoring and reporting system improving inventory integrity by more than 15%.
- Completed audits within budget, schedule, and Scope with accuracy and efficiency by adopting Project management methodologies.
Work History
Snr. IT Auditor
Canadian Tire
06.2021 - Current
- Provided expert advice on regulatory compliance matters, supporting organization in achieving and maintaining required certifications and standards.
- Performed periodic penetration testing, detecting vulnerabilities that could compromise the integrity of critical systems and applications.
- Developed detailed audit reports to assist management in implementing appropriate security measures for optimal data protection.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to industry best practices, resulting in improved cybersecurity posture.
- Partnered with IT team to investigate and resolve cybersecurity incidents, minimizing potential damage and restoring normal operations as quickly as possible.
- Monitored emerging trends in IT auditing methodologies, adopting innovative techniques for more accurate risk analysis results.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring seamless communication and timely resolution of any concerns raised.
IT GRC Specialist
Ryder Logistics
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Assessed compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely remediation of identified issues and avoiding potential penalties.
- Conducted regular vulnerability assessments of IT systems, proactively addressing weaknesses before they could be exploited by external threats.
- Conducts audits and reviews to identify compliance gaps and recommends corrective actions.
- Manages team of GRC professionals and coordinates with other IT teams to ensure alignment with GRC objectives.
- Manage and monitor user access to IT systems, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties (SoD).
- Implement and manage role-based access controls (RBAC) and user provisioning processes.
- Conducted periodic reviews of user access and roles to ensure continuous compliance.
- Increased efficiency of risk management processes by streamlining workflows and integrating technological solutions.
- Played pivotal role in fostering positive workplace environment that promoted open discussions around emerging risks trends without fear of reprisal or judgement.
- Leveraged data analytics tools in evaluation of risk factors, enhancing accuracy in predicting possible outcomes and driving better-informed decisions.
- Identified areas of vulnerability by conducting comprehensive business impact analyses, guiding proactive measures to reduce potential losses.
- Conducted regular reviews of internal controls for continuous improvement opportunities while ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Contributed significantly to successful navigation of organizational change initiatives by proactively addressing potential risks and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Managed high-stakes projects while maintaining strict adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards without compromising on-risk reduction measures.
Senior Credit Risk Analyst
Skye Bank
03.2010 - 11.2014
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Conducted regular audits of existing policies and procedures, ensuring their continued effectiveness in addressing organizational goals related to mitigating risks.
- Evaluated customers financial health using both quantitative and qualitative tools to mitigate customers risk exposure effectively.
- Developed comprehensive credit risk reports to provide insights into key performance indicators and trends.
- Conducted fieldwork to assess IT policies, procedures, and controls of client business applications, networks, and infrastructure.
- Spearheaded efforts to improve early warning systems by identifying predictive indicators of deteriorating credit quality within the portfolio.
- Maintained strong relationships with external regulators, and auditors to stay abreast of industry best practices.
- Optimized credit limit setting processes by analyzing historical data, incorporating market trends, and clients overall risk profile.
- Streamlined the loan approval process for faster decision-making, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Improved credit risk assessment processes by implementing advanced data analysis techniques and tools.
- Participated actively in periodic reviews of account exposures against established limits, ensuring prompt corrective actions where necessary.
- Provided expert guidance on regulatory compliance matters, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and standards.
- Implemented robust stress testing methodologies for accurate assessment of potential risks under various scenarios.
- Played a pivotal role in new product development initiatives by assessing associated risks and offering viable recommendations for improvement.
- Developed risk assessment matrices and templates to increase visibility of risks and facilitate decision making.
- Supported senior leadership in decision-making processes by providing insightful analyses of operational risks and their potential impacts on business performance.
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Auditor [CISA] - In view 2024
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate - Issued Aug.2022
- AWS Certified Cloud - Practitioner - Issued Feb. 2022
- Agile Requirements Foundation - LinkedIn Learning.
- Quality Management for Operational Excellence - LinkedIn Learning.
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