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Tamara Williams, MBA, CRCM, CERP
Senior Large Bank Examiner at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Mount Prospect, IL, United States
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Experience:
2022 : Present
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Senior Cybersecurity Supervision Specialist
2020 : 2022
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Senior Large Bank Examiner
Provide oversight and assessment of operational risk exposure through the facilitation and support of line of business use of various risk identification and assessment tools : external event reviews, incident reporting, Product/Service/Process change assessments, Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), etc.
Collaborate with business units and functional groups to ensure adherence to operational risk policies, procedures and standards and provide appropriate education and training to enhance risk culture.
Ensure operational risk management meets regulatory expectations by staying current of regulatory changes and industry best practice. Proactively monitor emerging/top risks, external events and assessing the applicability and potential impacts to the line of business.
Partner with business leaders in identifying gaps and develop action plans to mitigate/minimize risk exposures. Provide subject matter expertise for the operational risk and control framework and policies.
2018 : 2020
CIBC U.S.
Risk Management Manager
Led a team of operational risk consultants in support of executing risk management activity for Consumer Lending Technology business partner. Cultivated risk culture through training and development sessions for teams highlighting the need for self-identification of issues and the benefits of a strong risk culture.
Provided audit support for internal and external reviews by regulatory bodies and auditors. Managed all elements of the issue management process including : documentation, root cause analysis, developing corrective action, tracking and preparing documentation for independent review to successfully close once issue is remediated.
Completed Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Privacy Assessments and reviewed new products/services project assessments for appropriate risk rating and controls to mitigate risk exposure.
Developed and conveyed a periodic, aggregate view of the business partner’s risk profile by analyzing relevant internal and external data sources and tools. Developed key risk indicators for line of business to provide an early signal of increasing risk exposures.
Fostered strong relationships with business partners and risk stakeholders, through regular communication, participation in meetings/presentations, credible challenge of business strategies and risk management.
2016 : 2018
Wells Fargo
Operational Risk Manager
Executed the Enterprise Operational Risk Management Framework : program strategy, standards, and tools based on Basel/Industry practices to ensure effective processes to identify, measure, manage, monitor and report on operational risks.
Assessed Products/Services/Processes to identify operational risks prior to implementation. Gather information regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes.
Act in an independent oversight capacity to monitor business units’ operational risk management practices and regulatory compliance for line of business.
2014 : 2016
BMO Harris Bank
Operational Risk Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Senior Cybersecurity Supervision Specialist
2020 : 2022
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Senior Large Bank Examiner
Provide oversight and assessment of operational risk exposure through the facilitation and support of line of business use of various risk identification and assessment tools : external event reviews, incident reporting, Product/Service/Process change assessments, Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), etc.
Collaborate with business units and functional groups to ensure adherence to operational risk policies, procedures and standards and provide appropriate education and training to enhance risk culture.
Ensure operational risk management meets regulatory expectations by staying current of regulatory changes and industry best practice. Proactively monitor emerging/top risks, external events and assessing the applicability and potential impacts to the line of business.
Partner with business leaders in identifying gaps and develop action plans to mitigate/minimize risk exposures. Provide subject matter expertise for the operational risk and control framework and policies.
2018 : 2020
CIBC U.S.
Risk Management Manager
Led a team of operational risk consultants in support of executing risk management activity for Consumer Lending Technology business partner. Cultivated risk culture through training and development sessions for teams highlighting the need for self-identification of issues and the benefits of a strong risk culture.
Provided audit support for internal and external reviews by regulatory bodies and auditors. Managed all elements of the issue management process including : documentation, root cause analysis, developing corrective action, tracking and preparing documentation for independent review to successfully close once issue is remediated.
Completed Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Privacy Assessments and reviewed new products/services project assessments for appropriate risk rating and controls to mitigate risk exposure.
Developed and conveyed a periodic, aggregate view of the business partner’s risk profile by analyzing relevant internal and external data sources and tools. Developed key risk indicators for line of business to provide an early signal of increasing risk exposures.
Fostered strong relationships with business partners and risk stakeholders, through regular communication, participation in meetings/presentations, credible challenge of business strategies and risk management.
2016 : 2018
Wells Fargo
Operational Risk Manager
Executed the Enterprise Operational Risk Management Framework : program strategy, standards, and tools based on Basel/Industry practices to ensure effective processes to identify, measure, manage, monitor and report on operational risks.
Assessed Products/Services/Processes to identify operational risks prior to implementation. Gather information regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes.
Act in an independent oversight capacity to monitor business units’ operational risk management practices and regulatory compliance for line of business.
2014 : 2016
BMO Harris Bank
Operational Risk Manager
Company:
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
About
Visionary and strategic business professional with proven business implementation skills, consistently achieves individual and team goals and objectives by leading by example and team cooperation. Key strengths include excellent organizational skills, effective time management and willingness to assist other colleagues, departments and locations during peak workload periods. Proven ability to exercise good judgment and work well with minimal supervision. Highly flexible, dependable, patient and results-oriented employee who continuously seeks to enhance knowledge and work proficiencies needed to succeed.
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