Geoffrey Taylor

About Geoffrey Taylor

I drive policy oversight, controls execution, and regulatory alignment across financial services. My work focuses on strengthening enterprise risk posture through structured frameworks and clear accountability.Previously, I served as a Senior Associate and PCI QSA at Schellman, leading PCI assessments and managing SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 audits. I operated as the primary client contact, balancing technical execution with relationship management.I hold master’s and bachelor’s degrees in accounting from Mississippi State University, a bachelor’s in cybersecurity from Western Governors University, and my certifications including CCSP, CISSP, CPA, CISA, PCI QSA, and CompTIA credentials like Pentest+ and Security+. My background spans over seven years in IT auditing, data analytics, process automation, and problem solving, with prior experience at Southwest Airlines and KPMG.I also contribute to the next generation of professionals as an inaugural member of the Young Professional Advisory Council (YPAC) for Mississippi State University’s accounting school.

Experience

1. IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

   Trustmark Bank

   Jul 2025 — Present · Ridgeland, MS, US

Education

• Mississippi State University

  Master of Professional Accountancy, Accounting

  2017 — 2018

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

  2023 — 2024

• Mississippi State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting

  2013 — 2016