Stephen A.

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About Stephen A.

Leadership is a powerful combination of strategy and personality. If you must be without one, at least be without a strategy." Schwarzkopf, Norman. I excel at overseeing regulatory compliance projects, meeting project-defined milestones, and delivering analytical results as a seasoned leader with a proven risk and compliance track record, solid operations management background, and skills in managing projects under timelines. Currently working in Audit Risk Management at KPMG UK LLP, where I drive project delivery, interact with stakeholders, and collaborate with technical delivery managers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects and reviews are completed on time with a sustained focus on quality. Previously, I successfully completed over 20 audit-style compliance monitoring reviews across various lines of business for the same company. As a member of multiple teams throughout my career, I've had incredible experiences seeing large projects come together and facilitating change. Some highlights from my career and projects include; • A trusted leader known and respected for leading successful change in regulatory compliance projects and building credibility with executive teams and staff. • Led and implemented complex projects, mitigated risks, managed requirements, and collaborated with project stakeholders while managing expectations at the department and project levels. • Top performer with a track record of implementing recommendations and ensuring compliance with internal policies and processes that increased efficiencies. • Successful project delivery utilising project management methodologies with genuine enthusiasm for resolving business challenges through technical innovation. • Solution provider who bridges the gap between business and technology. I am skillful in Risk and Compliance Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Operational Management, Requirements Engineering, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Gap/Root Cause Analysis, and Workshop Facilitation.