Audit Associate Auditor

Jake Brinker

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Mobile: 513-***-****

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Objective:

Experienced professional in Internal Audit with a subject manner expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Economic Sanctions, and Consumer Compliances seeking an opportunity to further my experience as a risk expert in Anti-Money Laundering and Consumer Compliance.

Education:

B.A., Finance, Minor in Business Administration - May 2017

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY

Certifications:

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) – February 2020

Experience:

Senior Audit Associate, January 2021- Present

Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati Ohio

Develop audit scope and objectives, risk and control assessments, and assist in the identification and continuous monitoring of risks related to AML/BSA/OFAC Compliance;

Lead in executing the AML/BSA first and second line audit plan, including planning, testing, reporting, and wrap up phases;

Develop recommendations and action plans to eliminate or mitigate observed risks, while assessing the overall control environment of the Auditable Entity;

Oversee and delegate responsibilities to audit staff members;

Review audit workpapers and provide coaching feedback on work prepared by staff auditors; and

Assess performance goals and objectives of audit staff members throughout each project.

Staff Financial Auditor II, June 2019- January 2021

Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati Ohio

Designed the first line audit testing program/testing strategy for AML/BSA/OFAC Compliance throughout each Bancorp line of business;

Performed independent and objective assessments of the Bancorp’s Compliance, AML/BSA, OFAC, and Consumer Compliance first and second line business processes and risk management activities;

Executed testing strategies to determine the effectiveness of internal controls and assess risks within applicable business processes;

Developed findings and recommendations for inclusion in audit reports, while assessing the overall control environment of the Auditable Entity; and

Participated in the Bancorp issue management processes and Continuous Monitoring of the second line of defense.

Staff Financial Auditor I, Audit Leadership Program, June 2017 – June 2019

Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati Ohio

Rotated through different lines of business executing testing strategies for individual audits on a six-month basis with a total of four rotations;

Executed testing strategies to determine the effectiveness of internal controls and assess risks associated with business processes;

Conducted presentations to management and executives on a quarterly basis on heightened awareness topics and prior completed projects;

Mentored and trained future Audit Leadership Program participants to help understand risks and determine the effectiveness of business processes and controls; and

Organized the recruiting and hiring process for future Leadership Program candidates.

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