Resume - John P. Hanrahan 2016

John P. Hanrahan

1806 Stone Rd

Cassville, New York 13318

(315) 839-7093 (Home) (315) 941-4312 (Cell) Email: [email protected]

Objective: To secure a leadership position that will provide a challenge while allowing for professional development

and growth.

Professional Experience

Utica National Insurance Group

Internal Audit Department

Internal Audit Manager February 2012 to Present

Internal Audit Manager / Compliance Officer February 2012 to October 2014

Assist the General Auditor in establishing a comprehensive risk-based internal audit work plan

Supervise and direct the Internal Audit staff on the completion of the organization’s overall corporate audit plan.

Selecting, developing and managing a professional staff capable of meeting established departmental and

organizational goals. Identify the overall development and training needs of the Team and provide the General

Auditor with recommendations for meeting these needs. Motivate the staff to higher levels of performance,

providing timely feedback and career development.

Establish and maintain adequate internal audit training programs and provide appropriate recommendations when

applicable.

Review and provide guidance on all audit fieldwork and report drafts and work with the General Auditor in the

preparation of all final audit reports.

Conduct internal audit staff performance evaluations and submit recommendations to General Auditor for any merit

increases and salary adjustments.

Maintain departmental work schedule and as sist in the performance of audits when necessary.

Manage multiple cross-functional projects from an internal audit and corporate wide perspective while consistently

reaffirming Internal Audit’s mission and emphasize a commitment towards business partnering in all activities.

Coordinate the Market Conduct Examinations conducted by the various state insurance departments. Coordinate the

information gathering and requirements of the examination. Maintain communications and positive relationship

with the examination team.

Compliance Officer Responsibilities

Review the Company’s compliance policies and procedures to identify potential areas of risk of illegal or unethical

conduct;

Develop, initiate, maintain and revise compliance policies designed to prevent illegal or unethical conduct in the

identified risk areas;

Compliance with all legal, regulatory and statutory requirements;

Responsible for the handling and reporting of the Conflict of Interest policy for the Company;

Responsible for the maintenance and reporting of the Anti-Fraud Plan.

Develop and periodically review and update the Company’s Code of Conduct to ensure continuing relevance in

providing guidance to management and other employees;

Working with Legal, Internal Audit, Controllers’, Human Resources, and other Departments as appropriate,

implement education and training programs for employees whose functions involve compliance with laws or ethical

standards of conduct, including introductory training for new employees;

Supervise the day-to-day implementation and operation of the Compliance and Ethics Program.

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Professional Experience (Continuation)

Utica National Insurance Group

Internal Audit Department

Senior Auditor / Audit Supervisor November 2008 to February 2012

Effectively plan, execute and direct complex, high-risk assignments and investigations.

Identify internal control weaknesses, audit exceptions and inefficiencies, and provide adequate recommendations to

line of business management.

Obtain, analyze and evaluate evidentiary data as a basis for an informed opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness

of internal controls.

Provide management with appropriate information regarding resource needs and status of the plan that effect

individual operations and goals.

Review work papers to ensure that audit findings and conclusions are documented and supported in accordance with

IIA professional standards.

Actively participate as a team representative in consulting opportunities, task force committees and special projects

with various lines of business. Provide Management with an organized and timely status, with recommended

actions.

NBT Bancorp Inc.

Risk Management Division

Corporate Security

Vice President / Director of Corporate Security and Safety March 2005 to June 2008

Financial Planning and Analysis / Budgetary Reporting

Developed and managed comprehensive departmental financial and administrative performance measures.

Initiated management decisions and analysis that influenced revenue, expenses, and processes related to

departmental and division financial goals.

Coordinated monthly operating plans and prepared reports that outlined the division/department’s financial position

in the areas of budget to actual expenses and reported on all related budget variances.

Provided financial analysis and recommendations on operational and strategic levels, both short and long term.

Ensured that all actions and suggestions were consistent with the company’s strategic goals.

Assisted in the development of long and short-range plans and created budget estimates for the Risk Management

Division in order to ensure accurate and cost effective business decisions.

Forecasted, analyzed and approved financial/business funding requests and general ledger entries in order to

maintain an effective and efficient cost allocation structure.

Developed departmental policies and procedures, which monitored and improved the business unit’s cost structure

and efficiency of operations.

Departmental Communication

Provided direction to the department during the development of strategic plans and goal translation.

Ensured that all business systems reflected accurate fiscal performance.

Served, as needed, on task forces and special projects in order to ensure that the operational and financial

deliverables of the business unit was achieved.

Measured and communicated the financial performance of the business unit in comparison to funding, budgets and

previous years’ performance.

Developed and managed a professional staff capable of meeting established departmental and organizational goals.

Identified the overall development and training needs of the team and provided recommendations for meeting these

needs. Motivated the staff to higher levels of performance, providing timely feedback and career development

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Systems and Standards

Assisted in the establishment and maintenance of internal control programs, processes, systems and standards within

and between the business unit and the Risk Management division.

Streamlined operational procedures and systems to ensure that the business unit targeted and focused on the

company’s primary corporate initiatives .

Risk Mitigation

Directed and coordinated a comprehensive corporate security / safety program for 122 combined locations in both

New York and Pennsylvania.

Oversaw and safeguarded the company's assets, intellectual property and computer systems as well as the physical

safety of employees and visitors.

Identified goals, objectives and metrics consistent with corporate strategic plan.

Managed the development and implementation of global security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures to

ensure ongoing maintenance of security. Physical protection responsibilities included asset protection, workplace

violence prevention, access control systems and video surveillance. Information protection responsibilities included

network access and monitoring policies, employee education and awareness.

Worked with senior management to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on appropriate risk

management and/or financial methodology.

NBT Bancorp Inc.

Risk Management Division

Internal Audit

Assistant Vice President / Senior Auditor May 2004 to March 2005

Effectively plan, execute and direct complex, high-risk assignments and investigations.

Identify internal control weaknesses, audit exceptions and inefficiencies, and provide adequate recommendations to

line of business management.

Obtain, analyze and evaluate evidentiary data as a basis for an informed opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness

of internal controls.

Established and maintained adequate training programs and provided recommendations when applicable.

Managed multiple cross-functional projects from an internal audit and corporate wide perspective.

John P. Hanrahan

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Bank of America / FleetBoston Financial

Corporate Audit / Commercial Retail Audit Group

Operating Risk Management

Operating Risk Management / Audit Supervisor February 1993 to May 2004

Develop and implement preventative measures / systems that mitigate high exposure control weaknesses and

suspicious activity relating to internal and external fraud matters.

Analyze indicators for trends in fraud and violations in bank policies and procedures with a goal of adequately

assessing risk and developing cost-effective corrective measures. Manage processes and internal control

implications related to the deterrence of internal and external fraud within the bank.

Prepare reports for and make recommendations to senior management covering assigned projects and internal /

external investigations. Management summary reports included relevant financial impact, violations of bank policy

and procedures, preventative action taken, and conclusions and recommendations derived from the review.

Assist in maintaining data mining capabilities to proactively detect internal and external fraud, trend suspicious

activity, and provide root cause analysis when warranted.

Provide project management oversight and external litigation support relative to internal and external fraud

investigations.

Develop effective policies and procedures that coordinate corrective actions to eliminate id entified internal and

external fraud activities associated with known operating deficiencies.

Interact with senior management and line of business management including operational, retail, specific staff

functions i.e. Corporate Security, Legal Department, Human Resources, as well as external law enforcement

agencies i.e. local and state police agencies, various district attorneys’ offices and the Federal Bureau of

Investigation

Education

State University of New York Institute of Technology May 1992

Bachelor of Science, School of Business and Public Management

Computer Skills

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office 2016 Applications;

Microsoft Word,

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

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Certifications

Certified Risk Professional, CRP September 2001

Banking Administration Institute (BAI)

Professional Organizations

Member of Institute of Internal Auditors

Member of the National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Former Training Director / Board Member - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Upstate New York Chapter

References

Available upon request

Documents

Resume - John P. Hanrahan 2016