Risk Management Assessment
Resume:
AFOLAYAN AJIBOLA RIDWAN
Frederick, MD
***************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
High-achieving Risk Management Analyst with experience mitigating threats and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations and frameworks, including (GDPR, HIPAA, COBIT, COSO, HITRUST, and SOX) and IT Security Frameworks (ISO27001, GLBA, NIST, SOC2, CIS Control, and PCI-DSS), ensuring compliance and risk management. Proven expertise in developing and executing risk assessment strategies, leading to a 50% decrease in data breach costs. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement in cybersecurity posture. Recognized for advanced solutions that enhance operational resilience and fortify organizational security frameworks. SKILLS
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Cybersecurity Strategy Development
Incident Response and Management
Regulatory Compliance (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA)
Threat Intelligence Analysis
Network Security
Information Security Policies and Procedures
Security Information and Event Management
(SIEM)
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Security Architecture and Design
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Led the adoption of new compliance procedures, boosting the GRC department's productivity by 20%, saving time and money, and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Achieved a 90% accuracy rate in identifying and reducing financial portfolio risks, resulting in a 10% increase in investment returns and enhanced ability to manage market volatility.
Developed and implemented risk mitigation strategies, cutting operational losses by 20% and fortifying defenses against emerging threats.
Demonstrated strong analytical expertise and strategic vision in protecting company assets and maintaining financial stability.
EXPERIENCE
Risk Analyst Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC. May 2023 - June 2024
Collaborated with senior risk analysts to devise and execute risk management strategies, culminating in a 15% decrease in overall risk exposure and heightened resilience to market fluctuations.
Attained a 90% precision rate in detecting emerging threats through the application of advanced risk assessment algorithms, diagnosing and quantifying potential hazards across financial portfolios.
Unearthed significant patterns and potential risk indicators via scrutiny of financial and market data, resulting in a 10% boost in portfolio performance and investment returns.
Instituted risk control frameworks and operational safeguards, yielding a 20% drop in operational losses through risk mitigation measures.
Responded to risk incidents, devising and executing action plans to tackle root causes and prevent recurrence, leading to a 30% reduction in the organization's frequency of risk-related occurrences.
Pioneered innovative risk management methodologies and tools, enhancing risk identification and monitoring processes, thereby augmenting risk visibility and enabling effective risk management.
Spearheaded strategic enhancements to risk governance frameworks, accelerating risk management practices and bolstering decision-making accuracy by 25% through the adoption of industry best practices. Security GRC Analyst Edgewell Personal Care June 2022 - May 2023
Spearheaded the implementation of innovative compliance protocols, elevating GRC department productivity by 20% and reclaiming 200 annual work hours.
Orchestrated strategic alliances with third-party vendors, aligning contracts with legal requisites and brokering terms that yielded $150,000 in annual savings, equating to a 15% cost reduction.
Pioneered the identification and resolution of compliance issues, executing investigations and implementing corrective measures that slashed compliance incidents by 25% within the inaugural year.
Established and curated a comprehensive compliance repository, streamlining access protocols and truncating search duration by thirty percent, driving monthly savings of 150 work hours for the GRC team.
Attained a stellar 95% compliance threshold and bolstered audit scores by 10% compared to the previous year, through rigorous audits and assessments ensuring organizational adherence to regulatory frameworks. EDUCATION
Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
ServiceNow
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