Information Systems Technology
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Waldwick, NJ *****
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www.linkedin.com/in/richardwolodkowicz
PROFILE
Transformational Leader with strong interpersonal skills, grounded in relationship building in a participative style. Communicative, authentic, charismatic, learner, utilizing his knowledge and experience in a corporate environment.
Senior management advisor focused on effective solutions. Results oriented professional experienced in project planning, business analysis, financial reporting, board and senior management reporting, and systems implementation. An articulate and persuasive communicator fully conversant in operations and information technology. An independent, proactive professional with a skill for quickly developing staff and coworker loyalties. “Detail-oriented” without losing sight of the overall picture … critical thinker, advisor, and problem solver.
EDUCATION
DOCTORATE OF MANAGEMENT • LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR • APRIL 2008
University of Phoenix
MBA • INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT • JUNE 1998
New York University
BS • MATHEMATICS • JUNE 1986
St. John’s University
KEY SKILLS
Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Suite including MS Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Access, SharePoint, JIRA, Associates Certificate in Project Management
INTERESTS
Outdoors
Reading
Teaching
ACADEMIC /TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Faculty Member, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, 2017 to Present
Faculty: As an Adjunct Faculty member within the Ying Wu College of Computing, teaching Information Systems and Professional Development
CERTIFIED COURSES
IT 101 – Introduction to Information Technology
YWCC 307 – Professional Development in Computing
Faculty Member, Ramapo College, Ramsey, NJ, 2010 to 2015
Faculty: As an Adjunct Faculty member within the Anisfield School of Business, teaching Information Systems
CERTIFIED COURSES
INFO/224 – Introduction to Information Systems for Business
Faculty Member, University of Phoenix, Jersey City, NJ, 2009 to 2012
Lead Faculty: As a facilitator within the John Sperling School of Business ground campus teaching all levels of management, and general studies courses.
CERTIFIED COURSES
Undergraduate/Graduate
BUS/475 – Integrated Business Topics
COM/285 – Business Communication
HUM/114 – Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
ISCOM/305 – Systems Operations Management
ISCOM/370 – Strategic Supply Chain Management
MGT/216 – Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility
MGT/307 – Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics
MGT/330 - Management: Theory, Practice and Application
MGT/350 – Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making
MGT/449 – Quality Management and Productivity
OI/361 – Business Management and the Principles of Design
RES/110 – Introduction to Research and Information Utilization
HIGHLIGHTS of PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fitch Ratings Ltd., New York, New York 2016 – Present
Senior Director, Compliance Chief of Staff, Operational Lead and Head of Compliance Data, Systems and Metrics
A central member of the Global Compliance Group; project and program manager responsible for management and delivery of several key Compliance initiatives:
Responsible for three pillars in the global Compliance organization, comprised of Compliance Metrics and Reporting, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Systems and Projects.
Responsible for two resources to manage all aspects of Compliance Data, Systems, and Metrics. As part of this program developed a Compliance Forward Calendar to highlight key deliverables to Compliance, as well as a Compliance Dashboard to focus on KPIs and KRIs providing senior management with the tools to assess effectiveness.
Manage and engage staff in the project management of 12 Compliance programs, labeled the Work Plan, including, Employee Accountability, Metrics and Reporting, Compliance Risk Assessment, and Policies and Regulatory Change.
Compliance Risk Assessment - Implement a standardized, global framework for conducting an ongoing assessment of Compliance Risks, with the output driving enhancements to the Compliance program and internal controls.
GRC System Implementation - Following implementation of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance system, ensure correct system usage, refine protocols, and explore further use cases.
Employee Accountability - Enhance accountability by implementing a consistent approach to remedial action for violations of a regulatory or policy requirement, and factoring the results into the employee review, compensation, and promotion processes.
Metrics and Reporting - Implement a reporting suite to regularly update management to key Compliance Risks and Performance Indicators
Policies and Regulatory Change Management - Implement a standardized approach to drafting and updating policies and identifying tracking and implementing regulatory changes.
Compliance Local Office Governance - Propose enhancements to the governance framework in local offices, including more clearly defining the responsibilities of Country Heads for compliance with internal policies and local CRA requirements.
Global Office Filing Reconciliation - Regional Regulatory Compliance teams to conduct a review of regulatory filing obligations in each jurisdiction, maintain a regional list identifying staff who make each filing, and reconcile against actual filings made in all offices with a focus on smaller offices with no Compliance staff.
Earmarked as key responsible individual for the project management of a third-party vendor Governance, Risk, and Compliance application, including implementation.
Product owner of the Compliance Department’s Metrics and Reporting Program, responsible for all department senior management reporting. Functioning in the capacity of the department’s Chief of Staff and Operations Lead.
Currently produce communications including all materials utilized by the Chief Compliance Officer in board communications, including firm-wide monthly Compliance report, quarterly Board Reports, updates to Board Procedures, CCO Report on Material Changes to Policy documents, Effectiveness of the Compliance Program, Review of Compliance Incidents, Exceptions, and Violations, and the Designated Compliance Officer (DCO) report to the U.S. SEC.
Improved transparency by implementing a complete program structure designed to update all stakeholders of project status.
CITIGroup, New York, New York 2013 – 2016
Senior Vice President and Program Manager
A senior member of the Enterprise Technology Solution Compliance Team; team lead and program manager for the enterprise-wide AML data acquisition, storage, and consumption program:
•Responsible for global corporate Compliance Metrics data sourcing and delivery program, managing the delivery of more than thirty (30) metrics sources.
CREDIT SUISSE, New York, New York 2008 – 2013
Freeborders, Inc. – Project Manager and Lead 2008 – 2011
Credit Suisse – VP and Program Manager 2011 – 2013
As a Freeborders Consulting employee acted as the team lead and project manager within the Legal and Compliance Information Technology group at Credit-Suisse, converted to full time employee in 2011.
•Directly manage six business analysts as members of the Enterprise Data Sourcing and Quality team.
•Developed and implemented the group’s governance model to include a Senior Management Operating Committee as well as an Operations Implementation Committee, leading to improved communication and directed and focused project work.
BARCLAYS CAPITAL, Whippany, New Jersey 2005 – 2008
Associate Director
As a Project Manager within the Regulatory Reporting Information Technology group, established and managed all aspects of project planning and implementation including budgeting, resource management, project estimation, travel, and direct and indirect expenses; responsible for the management of 14 total development and business analysis staff.
DEUTSCHE BANK / BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, New York, New York 1989 – 2005
Vice President, Systems Officer (1995 to 2005)
As a member of Compliance-IT, was involved in numerous system development projects; critically assessed business processes to identify procedural weaknesses, developed and implemented effective automated solutions to relieve manual processing and increase staff productivity; interacted with both internal and regulatory auditors; managed audit deliverables and timeframes; and acted as department deputy in Director’s absence.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, ASTD, American Society for Training and Development
Member, SHRM, Society for Human Resource Management
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certifications
University of Phoenix Certified Faculty Member.
Approved University of Phoenix Faculty; Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
Workshops
University of Phoenix Critical Thinking Workshop, 2009
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Certified Soccer Coach, US Club Soccer, 2007
Previous Board Member for The Greater Bergen County YMCA
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