Melani Walker

Experience

1. Internal Audit Executive

   USAA

   Nov 2020 — Present · US

   Consult on initiative to re-brand/re-build Internal Audit DEIB Team serving 400+ Audit professionals. Built and lead USAA\'s enterprise, operational, legal, strategic, and reputational risk audit teams; manage, coach, and mentor teams of 18 professionals across multiple locations. Lead talent acquisition efforts utilizing various resources to identify and recruit from a diverse talent pool. Facilitate employee feedback sessions to identify/address cultural pain points and improve employee engagement. Supervise and drive operational planning of the audit team, including core business processes and technologies. Participate in multiple risk committees; provide board/committee reporting and credible challenge. Lead Risk Governance Framework enhancement initiatives and oversee related regulatory compliance. Oversee the design of risk-based audit strategy, plan, and program for areas of responsibility. Provide cross-business internal consulting and guidance, focusing on successful closure of regulatory issues and compliance. Participate in the development of audit standards, governance model, operating policies and procedures.

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Certification, Graduate School of Bank Investments and Financial Management program

• Cornell University

  Certification, Diversity and Inclusion

• Clark Atlanta University

  Bachelors, Accounting