Experience

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation - Saskatchewan

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jul 2021 - Present

  Lead the department responsible for the development and implementation of regulatory policy, preventive initiatives, and oversight of the deposit guarantee fund. Responsible for recommending policy, executing on strategic initiatives, planning, budgeting, and allocating resources to fulfill the organization's mandate. Key activities:- Oversee the research and development of regulatory policy to ensure an effective and responsible framework of regulation for Saskatchewan credit unions and SaskCentral- Lead initiatives directed to the Corporation's preventive strategies to instill confidence and enhance stability of Saskatchewan credit unions- Focus on strategic partnerships and relationships that will enable success for policy development and management of the Corporation's guarantee fund that backstops deposits for Saskatchewan credit unions- Provide leadership to the department to ensure corporate goals and objectives are achieved through planning/executing on initiatives, managing department budgets, allocating human and financial resources effectively, and scanning the environment to continually adapt plans based on organizational impact Show less

• • Aug 2016 - Jul 2021

  Through a team approach, responsible for the delivery of regulatory review programs for Saskatchewan Credit Unions and SaskCentral by way of on-going monitoring, point-in-time assessments and the analysis of key financial data. Key Activities:- regularly assess risk and understand impacts on the Deposit Guarantee Fund- Intervene as necessary to direct immediate change to managing risk exposure that have an impact on the safety and soundness of an institution - manage regulatory approvals and legislative inquires- contribute to the maintenance of leading edge supervisory review tools- provide operational leadership through coaching and mentoring of direct reports, larger team as well as other departments Show less



City of Regina

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Risk Management Advisor

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

  Developed financial policies and risk assessments to support Executive Leadership in their recommendations to Council through research, analysis, testing, and evaluation. Developed financial policies and risk assessments to support Executive Leadership in their recommendations to Council through research, analysis, testing, and evaluation.



SaskCentral

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Manager, Audit & Risk

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2016

  - Responsible for co-managing, leading and developing a risk-based Internal Audit program offering to credit unions in Saskatchewan and Manitoba through consulting engagements - Develop and continually enhance review tools in the areas of: Asset Liability Management, Corporate Governance, Lending Services, Risk Management, Human Resources and Anti-Money Laundering - Supervise a team of nine Consultants to deliver upon the business direction, enhance service offerings, uphold performance standards and ensure adequate knowledge and skill training Show less



Cornerstone Credit Union - Saskatchewan

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internal Auditor

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

  Established internal audit strategies that fostered risk awareness and organizational effectiveness; including performing audit assessments and the presentation of results to Executive Management and the Board. - Developed policies and procedures targeted at internal control assessments, fraud, and risk management that were implemented through review of all operational areas. - Created various reporting tools for audit assessments, monitoring, and annual/multi-year planning. - As a trusted business partner, created organizational awareness on the linkage between long-term strategy, risk management efforts, and operational activities. Show less



Baker Tilly SK LLP

• Canada
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • Sep 2008 - Mar 2012

  Responsible for the completion of various accounting related functions that progressed in scope and complexity. This includes bookkeeping, financial analysis, tax services, audit activities for a wide range of clients, and small business consulting. Responsible for the completion of various accounting related functions that progressed in scope and complexity. This includes bookkeeping, financial analysis, tax services, audit activities for a wide range of clients, and small business consulting.