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Gisele Silva

South Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Results-driven risk management and internal audit professional with over 11 years of experience in both public and private sectors. Proven expertise in risk management & governance, internal audit, and internal controls and compliance across diverse industries, including telecommunications, media, consumer products, professional services, government, and banking. Skilled in fostering a strong risk-aware culture and working effectively in multi-cultural environments across North America, South America, and Australia.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Risk Partner

Judo Bank
11.2020 - Current
  • Established operational risk control assurance program
  • Led active risk assessment, remediation, reporting, escalation, and mitigation across various projects
  • Prepared quarterly/monthly dashboard reports for committees
  • Actively collaborated with businesses to manage evolving risk landscape
  • Drove enhancement of risk capabilities within Judo

Risk Assurance Officer

Department of Education
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Worked closely with Project Directors to identify, monitor, and manage risks, providing monthly updates to project boards
  • Ensured proper risk management in all project reporting as Child Link Project Assurance Lead
  • Led active risk assessment, remediation, and reporting for the Child Link program
  • Monitored and reported on HVHR and audit actions
  • Ensured consistent approach to risk management across the Division
  • Collaborated with Integrity and Assurance Division to strengthen defense lines
  • Prepared monthly dashboard reports for Child Link Board

Risk Consultant

The Salvation Army
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Supported senior management in developing and managing Risk framework to enhance TSA's risk management capacity
  • Provided advisory support, guiding managers to implement Risk policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Monitored Risk manual, procedures, and documentation to ensure effective risk control
  • Assisted in preparing and delivering communication to Risk Partners through various Risk Forums

Risk Management Advisor

RMA – Risk Management Advisors
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Main project: Risk profile for The Knox School (TKS)
  • Drove the implementation of TKS risk management strategy
  • Monitored the risk profile for the school, reviewing controls and implementing action plans for risk mitigation
  • Ensured compliance with VRQA standards for international students and child safety
  • Volunteer work while studying

Internal Auditor

La Trobe University
07.2018 - 10.2018

Internship while studying

  • Identified and reported audit issues.
  • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
  • Produced audit reports.
  • Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.

Senior Risk Specialist

TIM Celular S/A
08.2015 - 07.2016

(Multinational - 10,001+ employees - The 2nd largest Telecom company in Brazil – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

  • Coordinated annual risk assessments across departments and reported to committees in Brazil and Telecom Italia
  • Supported risk reduction action plans and projects
  • Analyzed tolerance objectives indicators and re-evaluated risks as necessary

Senior Risk Analyst

Globosat
10.2011 - 08.2015

Multinational Biggest subscription Pay-Tv of Latin America, part of Grupo Globo with - 10,001+ employees – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

  • Conducted semi-annual corporate risk reviews with risk assessments and KRIs
  • Reported to the board of directors using KRIs on a quarterly basis
  • Managed critical process review walkthroughs and recommended internal control improvements

Senior Internal Control Analyst

L’Oréal Brasil
04.2011 - 10.2011
  • Supported the development of the Internal Control area and policies
  • Coordinated an access review project to identify SOD with a French consultancy
  • Provided process mapping and documentation support for Change Management in SAP ERP

Consultant

Deloitte
09.2009 - 04.2011
  • Responsibilities and duties in the Key project: Petrobras Brazil and Petrobras America Project: Internal Control of International Area Development
  • Conducted risk assessments in the SOX process
  • Supported controls review processes for effective mitigation
  • Prepared for SOX certification in Petrobras America (Houston–US) in collaboration with managers and directors

Education

Master of Management - Corporate Governance and Risk

La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
2018

MBA - Internal Controls and Compliance

Trevisan Escola De Negocios
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
2015

BBA -

Centro Federal De Educacao Tecnologica Da Bahia
Bahia, Brazil
2007

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Business Partner Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Internal Audit
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Process
  • Corporate Governance
  • PMBOK
  • Risk Analysis

Accomplishments

Various key achievements highlighted in each role, including enhancing risk culture, achieving certifications, improving compliance, and implementing effective risk management strategies.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Risk Partner

Judo Bank
11.2020 - Current

Risk Assurance Officer

Department of Education
02.2020 - 10.2020

Risk Consultant

The Salvation Army
07.2019 - 01.2020

Risk Management Advisor

RMA – Risk Management Advisors
10.2018 - 07.2019

Internal Auditor

La Trobe University
07.2018 - 10.2018

Senior Risk Specialist

TIM Celular S/A
08.2015 - 07.2016

Senior Risk Analyst

Globosat
10.2011 - 08.2015

Senior Internal Control Analyst

L’Oréal Brasil
04.2011 - 10.2011

Consultant

Deloitte
09.2009 - 04.2011

Master of Management - Corporate Governance and Risk

La Trobe University

MBA - Internal Controls and Compliance

Trevisan Escola De Negocios

BBA -

Centro Federal De Educacao Tecnologica Da Bahia
Gisele Silva