Catherine Graf

Experience

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  KPMG

  Aug 2004 - Mar 2009

  Audit Senior Associate

  - Directed the planning, development, and execution of audit and compliance engagements with a focus on financial institutions ranging from community banks to global financial institutions.- Supervised staff in the field in order to provide quality client service and achieve audit objectives.- Communicated regularly with managers, partners and clients to resolve complex accounting and compliance issues.

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  M&T Bank

  Apr 2009 - Jun 2014

  Audit Manager

  - Managed the execution of audit validation activities relating to M&T Bank’s written agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to improve its BSA/AML compliance program.- Managed the planning, development, and execution of risk-based internal audits, including supervising a team of senior and staff auditors.- Formulated audit recommendations to improve the bank’s risk management and internal control environment.- Communicated audit issues and recommendations directly with bank management and examiners.- Wrote and distributed formal audit reports.- Advised management on risk and compliance matters on an ongoing basis. Show less

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  Protiviti

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2018

  Associate Director