Brian McBride

About Brian McBride

A dynamic, detailed, and solutions-focused investment professional with over 10 years of financial service experience. Extensive knowledge in the areas of broker-dealer operations, sales support, compliance, risk management, and FINRA regulations. Proven success in managing teams, new hire onboarding, improving organizational procedures, contributing to a successful control environment, and enhancing compliance & risk programs. People focused and driven to assist others through leadership, colleague development, performance management, and effective communication. Analytically inclined and greatly enjoy working with data.

Experience

1. AVP, Audit Project Manager - Commercial Broker-dealer

   Huntington National Bank

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Manage and coordinate audits to ensure Huntington’s compliance with policies, procedures, and laws. Collaborate with colleagues and directors across Internal Audit and business partners to learn key business processes, identify key process risks, conduct fieldwork testing, and document results. Lead audit teams in the execution of audit engagements and review work papers along with final audit reports. Supervise, coach, and develop Internal Audit colleagues including conducting performance evaluations. Communicate final audit results with business stakeholders and senior leadership to mitigate risks while optimizing business performance. Validate Internal Audit Findings to confirm issues are properly resolved, including formal follow-up testing to determine adequacy and effectiveness of Action Plans. Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and policies as well as regulatory best practices impacting the monitoring and testing programs. Identify potential impacts of proposed regulatory changes or emerging risks and provide recommendations to Internal Audit colleagues and management.

Education

• Franklin University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc