1329 Route 138 Belmar, NJ 07719

Cell: 732.877.7080Email: burns2278 @ yahoo.com

Christopher D. BurnsObjective

Seasoned auditing and management professional specialized in financial institutions seeking to utilize my management skills, auditing tact and knowledge base with a reputable financial institution within the tristate area.

Education

Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyRutgers Business School/College of Arts and Sciences – Class of 2005Bachelor’s of Finance GPA: 3.35

The College of New JerseyAlternate Route Teaching Program - 2007Standard License – Teacher of Business Education

Proficiencies & Achievements Subject matter expert areas include operational risk control, consumer regulatory compliance laws, branch reviews, BSA/AML, NACHA Operating Rules, VISA Prepaid Card PIRP Rules, MasterCard Standard Rules, Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Trust and Estate Services, HR/Ethics Management, OFCCP regulations, Vendor Management, Mobile/Remote Banking, Internet Banking and risk assessment/policy development.

Software proficiencies include Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, FISERV, Bankway, FSI, FedLine, ACBB, FHLB, ACH.

First Firm on the east coast approved by VISA USA Inc. to conduct Prepaid Issuer Risk Program reviews on behalf of VISA.

Gained approval from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to conduct Trust Department reviews at financial institutions throughout the entire state.

Financial Managers Society North Jersey Chapter – Member

Employment History

P&G Auditors & Consultants, L.L.C.Employment Timeframe: June 2007 – Current

Position: Senior Audit Manager Promoted December 2014 Expanding product lines of the Firm including expansion into new sectors such as

prepaid cards, human resources management, trust / estate services, enterprise risk management and corporate governance to increase firm exposure and revenue streams.

Managing the client engagement process for roughly 40 financial institution clients including generating new and renewing engagements, scheduling monthly audit work to ensure timely engagement completion and assist in proposal creation and pricing.

Representing the Firm on site at clients and presenting during exit meetings, risk audit

planning meetings, audit committee meetings and client proposal meetings. Managing the client service experience and maintaining audit quality of audit

colleagues for nearly 40 financial institutions. Conducting extensive research to create new audit programs, request memos, scope

and objectives and executive summaries for newly created audit activities. Supporting marketing efforts including writing blogs, attending seminars and firm

sponsored events.

Position: Audit Manager Promoted April 2012 Conducting meetings with executive and senior management including explanation of

risks/findings, rebuttal with clients and constructive discussions relative to trend and regulation.

Ensuring audit reports are submitted by colleagues within Firm standards which includes discussing review issues with colleagues, quality control review, proofreading reviews and technical review prior to issuing a draft and final report, respectively.

Assisting sister companies GRC and RSK including the creation of risk assessments for clients, risk assessment/policy development and start-up of U.S. branches of foreign financial institutions.

Leading discussions with regulators regarding audit work and resolving client related issues.

Educating staff on regulatory updates and industry changes trends relative to audits to ensure consistent and quality audit work.

Recruit, interview and participate in the auditor candidate selection process.

Position: Team Leader Promoted July 2010 Responsible for leading a team of auditors during the audit planning process, field

review and post field work to ensure timely completion of reports. Maintaining a positive client relationship while on site at clients which includes

conducting ‘kick off’ meetings, requested item discussions, conducting process walk-throughs, explaining audit issues/exceptions and presenting audit findings to senior and executive management.

Managing knowledge base and staying abreast of regulatory trends to update current and new audit programs.

Position: Senior Auditor Promoted August 2008 Subject Matter Expert for conducting high risk audit activities in the operational sector,

regulatory compliance sector, BSA/AML sector for nearly 40 financial institutions. Participating in exit meetings with clients to discuss findings and recommendations. Managing the report generation process including draft preparation, client issue

resolution, quality control review and finalizing reports for federal regulatory review.

Position: Auditor July 2007 to July 2008 Responsible for conducting unannounced branch audits for financial institutions within

the tri state area that include physical asset audits and safety and soundness reviews. Creating audit draft reports and quality control review analysis with Senior

Management

Woodbridge Township School District Position: Instructor of Business Technology September 2006 to June 2007

Responsible for instructing, creating lesson plans according to State standards and applying

management skills to prepare diverse class sizes of 25 students for “real world” business experiences through instructing Business / Technology courses.

Composing new curriculum approved by the Board of Education for business technology theory.

Prudential Financial

Position: Senior Trade Operations Specialist Promoted July 2006

Coordinate communication and corporate actions amongst brokers and investment banks to calculate proper “real time” investment figures to floor traders.

Responsible for analyzing reports for accuracy and working with analysts to resolve issues.

Position: Securities & Mutual Fund Portfolio Accountant June 2005 to July 2006

Managing asset to liability reports, investment rates, profit / loss reports, creating and finalizing Board Reports to accurately depict performance to upper level management, traders and banks.

Analytical skills include managing ledger accounts, investigating differences and creating reasonability reports to justify performance to clients.

Bank of America / Fleet Boston FinancialPosition: Branch Operations Supervisor March 2004 to June 2005

Conduct banking center meetings to convey market initiatives and stimulate a teamwork environment to exceed specified quarterly sales quotas by implementing incentive programs and management coaching techniques.

Manage associates and the day-to-day operation of the branch by scheduling all associates, utilizing branch cash management skills and supervising the cut-over process.

Act as back-up for the Assistant Banking Center Manager/Banking Center Manager.

Commerce BancorpPosition: Branch Supervisor July 2001 – November 2003

Provide an unsurpassed customer experience consistently to customers through displaying the "WOW! The Customer" strategy and direct selling to customers to achieve core deposit goals.

Manage an operationally sound and sales oriented branch by proving out the branch daily, managing tellers, and handling customer inquiries in an efficient manner during the evening and weekend hours of business.

~References are available upon request ~