HEATHER G. ROSS
Wayne, NJ *****
Telephone: 201-***-****
e-mail: *******@*******.***
Professional Experience:
Citigroup, New York, NY
Operational Risk Analyst, VP - Global Markets
. Responsible for monthly Control Metrics Reporting to senior
management.
. Conduct quarterly Risk Control Self Assessment testing to validate
effective controls; design, implement and monitor corrective action
plans.
. Track resolution of control issues identified by business units,
Internal Audit, Compliance, external auditors, and regulators.
. Supervise electronic communications surveillance team.
. Maintain and update central repository for electronic communications
violations; responsible for escalating potential e-mail/IM infractions
to management, HR, Compliance and Legal.
. Collaborate with Compliance department to ensure internal processes
are in accordance with business objectives.
. Assist auditors to facilitate accurate and successful departmental
audits.
. Coordinate compliance training for all new hires/department transfers.
.
Citigroup, New York, NY
4/04 - 9/06
Control Officer - Equities Technology
. Ensured new projects and processes were in accordance with internal
policies and standards, and that legal and regulatory requirements
were satisfied.
. Identified internal risk and control weaknesses through communication
with senior management.
. Coordinated and executed quarterly Risk Control Self Assessment
testing to verify the existence of controls and ensure their proper
function.
. Prepared and tracked internal/external audit information and quarterly
business monitoring; coordinated with and assisted auditors to
facilitate accurate and successful department audits.
. Created corrective action plans for issues relating to Risk & Control,
Information Security and Business Continuity; responsible for tracking
through completion.
. Contributed to department initiative to standardize testing protocols;
developed testing procedures/methods to highlight key risks; assessed,
improved and implemented Best Practices across multiple business units
within Capital Markets & Banking.
Citigroup, New York, NY 1/02 -
4/04
Jr. Business Analyst, Equities Technology
. Responsible for administrative operations supporting Managing Director
and Chief of Staff of Global Equities Technology.
. Prepared monthly status reports, trend forecasts, and internal
presentations.
. Produced and analyzed problem management metrics for reporting
initiatives.
. Created and published PowerPoint and other presentation materials for
large-scale departmental meetings.
. Served as departmental training coordinator.
Citigroup, New York, NY 11/99 -
1/02
Administrative Assistant, Equities Technology
. Provided administrative support to senior-level Technology executive;
organized executive calendar, coordinated travel arrangements and
prepared expense reports.
. Performed administrative functions for staff of 400.
Professional Licenses: Series 7 (General Securities)
Series 24 (General Securities Principal/Supervisor)
Education: William Patterson University, Wayne, New Jersey
B.A. Degree in Psychology
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office - MS Word, Outlook, Excel and
PowerPoint