Lewis Lawrence
Director, Risk & Controls | Banking Operations | Program/Change Management | Audit Leadership | Regulatory Issues
- Role
- Internal Audit Director - Strategic and Control Initiatives at Citi
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lewis Lawrence
I’m an accomplished, strategic executive with extensive experience in leading enterprise-wide transformational banking, financial, controls, and operations projects in the financial industry. As an inclusive, collaborative leader, I bring order and structure to the working environment while building high-performing empowered teams focused on achieving the organization’s short-term goals and long-term objectives. I cultivate trusted business partnerships and stakeholder relationships at all levels, including C-Suite leadership. I’m known for taking ownership of key projects, uniting teams, and driving projects to a successful resolution. I proactively develop and implement solutions to complex problems. Additionally, I foster employee development and encourage and mentor others to pursue leadership and professional development opportunities. I hold an MBA in Finance from Georgia State University and am active in the community by supporting and volunteering in multiple youth and humanitarian causes. Core Competencies: Strategic Planning Mentoring & Coaching Enforcement Action Remediation Risk Management Consent Orders Compliance Project Leadership Process Improvement Global Team Leadership Financial Acumen Auditing & Reporting Business Plan Development LET’S CONNECT! I’m always interested in expanding the network of my professional acquaintances and welcome thoughts or questions about my work.
Experience
Internal Audit Director - Strategic and Control Initiatives
Oct 2022 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US
Inculcate risk and controls responsibilities within IA and act as an agent for ensuring a strong, global IA-owned risk and control culture, including self-identifying and escalating concerns and issues to the Citi and CBNA Chief Auditors as appropriate.Selected to develop a first line of defense risk and controls organization for Global Internal Audit a 2,500 person organization. Responsible for developing processes and organizations to manage Audit Strategy, Risk Governance Framework, Issues Management, and a Program and Project Management Organization in accordance with Citi and industry standards.
Education
New Mexico State University
BS, Horticulture
1987 — 1992
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
MBA, Finance / International Business
2002 — 2004
New Mexico State University
BA, Public Relations
1987 — 1991
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