Sarah Tetyana Abi-Chahine
Supervisor, Global Banking Risk Consulting @RSM US LLP
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WORK HISTORY
Supervisor, Global Banking Risk Consulting @RSM US LLP
Miami, FL, US
Leading and executing Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) for large regional banks, with a focus on Lending and Deposit Operations, to identify key operational and compliance risks.• Defining in scope processes for line of business by prioritizing high-risk processes, systems, and business units in alignment with regulatory requirements and internal risk appetite.• Developing the RCSA and Control Testing Policy, outlining standardized methodologies, documentation requirements and testing procedures to ensure consistency across the organization.• Conducting detailed process walkthroughs with business units and documented end-to-end workflows using Visio, ensuring accurate mapping of critical activities and control points.• Identifying, assessing, and documenting key risks and controls, aligning with the Bank’s risk taxonomy and control rating methodology to ensure consistency and completeness across assessments.• Performing comprehensive control testing and validation to assess control design and operational effectiveness and providing actionable recommendations for remediation and improvement.• Proactively escalating emerging risks, control weaknesses, and project delays to governance forums and senior stakeholders, supporting timely decision-making and risk mitigation.• Delivering project status updates to second line of defense (2LOD) and business stakeholders, maintaining transparency on progress, milestones, and potential risks.• Successfully managing projects from initiation through execution, setting clear expectations, facilitating open communication with 2LOD and business owners, and ensuring timely delivery against execution schedules.
EDUCATION
York University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Actuarial Science
Metro College of Technology
Post Graduate Diploma, SAS programming
Western University
Master of Science - MS, Actuarial Science
University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
Certificate, Data Science
ABOUT SARAH TETYANA ABI-CHAHINE
Sarah is a Supervisor in the Financial Services and Global Banking Risk Consulting Practice, based in Miami, with over seven years of experience spanning both top-tier consulting (PwC) and in-house industry roles. She brings a strong track record of managing and executing complex risk and compliance initiatives for major financial institutions across North America.A trusted advisor and hands-on leader, Sarah has spearheaded critical projects, including RCSA implementations for large regional banks, compliance modernization efforts for a tier-one U.S. global bank, and a revamp of the New Initiative AML Risk Assessment procedure at Scotiabank. Her expertise lies in operational risk management, internal controls, compliance frameworks, and regulatory alignment.Key highlights include- Leading RCSA initiatives end-to-end: training development, execution, issue monitoring, and stakeholder reporting- Advising on internal control enhancements to address process deficiencies and mitigate enterprise risks- Facilitating control mapping and remediation efforts tied to Major Compliance Requirements (MCR)- Creating procedures to support AML Risk Assessments in line with regulatory expectations- Designing and implementing key risk indicators (KRIs) for compliance and operational risk programs- Serving as Lead Controls SME on an IFRS 17-aligned Financial Modernization project for a global insurance provider.Sarah is known for her proactive approach, collaborative mindset, and ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with clarity and precision.
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