Travis Swindle

About Travis Swindle

I\'m a Director at Protiviti with 15+ years of experience helping financial services institutions anticipate risk, modernize audit functions, and navigate regulatory complexity. I specialize in delivering practical solutions across internal audit, controls transformation, risk governance, and regulatory compliance — from banking to fintech.I partner with Boards, CAEs, CFOs, and Risk Executives to enhance audit strategy, integrate technology (analytics, automation, AI), and deliver insights that drive action.Strengths include:Internal Audit Strategy & TransformationRegulatory Compliance (Consumer Lending/Servicing)Executive Reporting & Board AdvisoryRisk & Control Frameworks (COSO, COBIT)Talent Development & Team LeadershipPassionate about aligning audit with innovation, business performance, and organizational resilience.

Experience

1. Director

   Protiviti

   Dec 2023 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Lead internal audit programs across top U.S. financial institutions, including global banks, fintechs, and insurance providersDrive regulatory readiness initiatives (e.g, SOX, consumer compliance) — enabling clients to meet regulator expectationsOversaw risk analytics implementation that reduced testing time by 40% Regularly brief C-suite and audit committees on emerging risk trends, control breakdowns, and strategic improvementsManage, mentor, and grow diverse audit teams, consistently exceeding client satisfaction targets and project margins

Education

• Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)