CURTS ALAIN DAMOUR

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Experienced Risk Management and Internal Audit Professional with over ten years of experience in vendor risk management, internal control frameworks, and project management. Proficient in risk policies within regulated environments (OCC, FDIC, FRB, CFPB, FFIEC, NYDFS). Additional experience in financial reporting, customer relationship management, accounting, performance management, and quality control. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skills

● GRC Tools: SAP Ariba, RCSA

Archer, Metric Stream, One Trust,

Process Unity, Prevalent, SNOW

● Basic: MS Excel (Advanced), MS

Word, MS Project, MS Visio,

Microsoft Office Suite

● Business Intelligence: SSRS, IBM

Cognos Analytics, SAP Business

Objects Business Intelligence,

Transform Data, Crystal Reports

● Frameworks: Nist 800, ISO 2700;1

● CRM: Salesforce.com

● SharePoint

● Root Cause Identification

● SOC/SOX Compliance

● Identify Inherent Risk (IRQ)

● Remediation plans

● Data Architecture

● Data Quality

● Google Docs

● Project Management Process

● Audit Rating

Work History

Senior Third-Party SSRM Analyst Mar 2023 - Dec 2023 IBM / Kyndryl

● Conducted risk triage with requestors to understand the scope of work.

● Communicated with suppliers on the due diligence process

● Reviewed IRQ response with suppliers to develop an accurate risk score as a part of the overall due diligence process

● Advised RBO on contract terms and made recommendations for critical services. Conducted assessments on supplier controls

● Evaluated supporting documentation for exceptions

● Initiated escalations on critical suppliers and high-priority engagements

● Supported procedure updates

● Documented issues/findings for tracking.

● Managed an average of 25 assessments monthly.

Vendor Risk Manager Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 Fidelity Investments

● Administered all contracts and developed initiatives for enterprises

● Planned and executed security risk assessments for all third parties

● I used Archer GRC for managing vendor risk management, issues and findings tracking and remediation, evidence repository, and metrics gathering. Worked with vendor oversight to ensure appropriate tiering of vendors

● Conducted onsite/remote assessments based on agreed-upon procedures and guidelines. Reviewed supporting documentation provided by vendors

● Advised suppliers on strategies to identify and mitigate risks and potential vulnerabilities. Evaluated supplier control effectiveness by reviewing policies, procedures, controls, systems, and processes to identify control gaps

● Recommended policy changes and coordinated review and approval

● Initiated escalations to management for resolution of technical or non-technical issues. Provided third-party risk guidance to cyber management, staff, and users

● Assisted in evaluating successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate IT solutions

● Performed other duties and special projects as assigned. Vendor Risk Assessor May 2019 - Aug 2021 Deloitte

● Conducted onsite/remote assessments of third parties

● Reviewed security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines

● Established Archer change management process. Ongoing operations and maintenance of the RSA Archer eGRC platform support various GRC processes in information security, policy management, compliance,

● cyber assurance assessment, issue management, enterprise risk management, and vendor risk management.

● Tested IT controls to validate their effectiveness

● Documented and implemented standard operating procedures

● Streamlined vendor selection and key control validation strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams

● Coordinated resolution of operational risk-related issues

● Supported systematic review of external risk controls and development of risk management policies, strategies, and procedures

● Promoted sound risk management culture across the firm by providing oversight and support to the first line of defense through various operational risks, third-party/vendor risks, and new product management programs

● Assisted in identifying and evaluating risk areas across the firm's operational activities and developing processes and controls to mitigate such risks

● Maintained, developed, and prepared documentation for risk management, including risk policies, procedures, and reporting.

Third-Party Risk Analyst Apr 2017 - Feb 2019 Sleep Number

● Worked within an improved defined vendor management processes, tools, and best practices

● Assisted management in evaluating new technology service providers and third-party service providers

● Managed and tracked vendor reviews to comply with the vendor performance management program

● Coordinated with stakeholders to initiate, scope, and plan control assessments of new and existing vendor engagements

● Developed, implemented, monitored, and reported performance measures

● Assessed completed questionnaires and supporting documentation to validate vendor implementation of information security controls

● Produced detailed documentation of assessments

● Communicated vendor information security issues to stakeholders and escalated issues to management

● Supported vendor risk management program to effectively manage vendor risk in accordance with internal policy and regulatory requirements

● Provided recommendations to remediate control gaps and assisted with project management on remediation efforts

● Maintained relationships with business and stakeholders to ensure proper execution and compliance with VRM policies and procedures

● Assisted in reporting vendor risk management activities and provided training and awareness on vendor risk management to business partners.

● Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies Third-Party Risk Analyst Feb 2016 - Feb 2017 TD Ameritrade

● Led risk assessment of firm-wide critical suppliers and service providers

● Assessed completed questionnaires and supporting materials to ensure completeness. Identified control breaks and vulnerabilities with third parties

● Engaged with multiple LOB Delivery Managers for firm-wide critical suppliers to ensure compliance with required assessments

● Documented findings and worked with LOB Delivery Managers to resolve findings. Validated evidence from third parties before closing Remediation Plans

● Escalated issues associated with third parties

● Assisted with various Third-Party Risk Management program initiatives

● Supported internal education and best practices sharing. Third-Party Risk Analyst Feb 2014 - Dec 2015 BMO Harris Bank

● Addressed IT risk and security control issues and ensured corrective action plans were completed

● Ensured proper documentation for new and existing third-party relationships. Managed application security testing reviews and vulnerability assessments. Defined appropriate risk levels based on CIA TRAID

● Mapped internal IT security controls to frameworks in MetricStream

● Conducted IT risk assessments and documented findings

● Ensured security and loss prevention standards were consistently applied

● Participated in the development and analysis of product defect data and reduction efforts. Reviewed and evaluated new security tools and systems

● Assisted in the investigation and remediation of security incidents

● Contributed to creating a secure working environment

● Built partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

● Participated in driving security change and improvement

● Prepared weekly and monthly status reports.

Control Assurance Analyst Mar 2013 - Oct 2013 Sky Broadcasting Group PLC (BSkyB)

● Maintained Process Risk Control (PRC) library and managed GIS Risk Control Self-Assessment. Developed and created IRQ and CRQ for IT Risk Assessment

● Tracked statuses of issues, remediation plans, risk acceptance, and policy exceptions. Mapped internal IT security controls to frameworks

● Led project management for governance, risk management, internal controls, and security programs

● Collated and quality-assured data provided to other departments

● Responded to and resolved reported security incidents when appropriate

● Created BRD/FRD for risk assessment tool

● Defined issue management process flow

● Reviewed security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Education

Bachelor of Science: Information Technology Jan 2010 Full Sail University Winter Park, FL

Certifications

● Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) – Shared Assessments (In Progress)

● Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) (In Progress) Corporate Video Producer

In my spare time, I am passionate about corporate filmmaking. I enjoy conceptualizing, shooting, and editing videos to tell compelling stories and effectively educate and promote organizations' messages.

● Video Production: Proficient in planning, shooting, and editing high-quality corporate videos.

● Storytelling: Adept at crafting compelling narratives to convey brand messages effectively.

● Visual Creativity: Skilled in using visual elements to engage and captivate audiences.

● Project Management: Capable of managing all aspects of video production, including scheduling, budgeting, and team coordination.

● Client Communication: Effective in understanding client needs and delivering results that align with their goals.

● Technical Proficiency: Proficient with industry-standard video editing software and equipment.

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