Jonas Thomson
Detail-oriented and challenge-driven USAF Veteran w/expertise in Risk Management, Governance and Internal Controls. Proven ability to navigate complex challenges, add value and drive organizational success.
- Role
- Operational Risk Officer at First Merchants Corporation
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jonas Thomson
Seasoned professional with over 20 years of management, finance and consulting experience in enhancing leadership, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Governance programs. I leverage analytical expertise from the COSO ERM & Compliance framework, to drive a systematic approach to risk identification, assessment and mitigation strategies, while ensuring compliance with regulations, laws, and industry standards. My knowledge strengthens testing controls, risk oversight, and governance, helping organizations achieve their strategic goals. As an excellent communicator, I excel at building consensus among stakeholders, management, and clients, making myself a key driver of risk-aware decision-making.
Experience
Operational Risk Officer
Apr 2025 — Present · Columbus, OH, US
Provide direction and support to all areas of the bank in the oversight and rating of operational risk, including the discernment of rating appropriateness, interpretation of process requirements.Participate in incident response and provide guidance on incident and event reporting for operational risk and loss events companywide. This includes analyzing forensic evidence details, offering evaluation and intellectual guidance for solution proposals, and providing operational risk specific insight on process considerations and efficacy of control layers and loss mitigation.Direct and manage operational loss event recording for the organization through the use of documentation and the governance system tools which include ensuring proper recording of loss events, Propose design solutions and advancement to the methodology; discerning issues and recommending and pursuing enhancements. Assess requirements for requested process improvements with the intent to reduce risk utilizing outside resource input, interviews, and an understanding of product and regulatory constraints.
Education
Franklin University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Franklin University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Forensic Accounting
Franklin University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting
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