Alice Leang
About Alice Leang
Alice Leang is an Information Security Manager specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) at Apex Fintech Solutions since 2018, based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She has a background in management information systems and accounting, with prior experience at Penson Financial Services and Protiviti.
Work at Apex Fintech Solutions
Alice Leang has served as the Information Security Manager, GRC at Apex Fintech Solutions since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the governance, risk management, and compliance aspects of information security within the organization. Her tenure at Apex Fintech Solutions spans six years, during which she has contributed to enhancing the company's security posture and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. The Dallas/Fort Worth area serves as her primary work location.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current position, Alice Leang worked at Penson Financial Services as a Manager from 2009 to 2012. During her three years there, she played a key role in managing various aspects of the organization’s operations. Before that, she was employed at Protiviti as a TR Consultant from 2007 to 2009, where she focused on risk and compliance consulting. This experience in the financial services sector has equipped her with valuable insights into regulatory frameworks and operational controls.
Education and Expertise
Alice Leang holds two Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees from the University of Oklahoma. She studied Accounting from 2004 to 2007 and Management Information Systems from 2005 to 2007. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in both financial principles and information technology, which are essential for her current role in information security management.
Achievements in Information Security
Alice Leang has made significant contributions in her field, including becoming the Subject Matter Expert for the conversion to new Service Organization Control Reports. She has been involved in transitioning from SAS70 to SSAE 16, C5970 to CSAE 3416, and AAF to ISAE 3402. Additionally, she assisted in developing a Community Risk and Control Matrix for IT General Controls at Penson Financial Services and an SDLC Risk and Control Matrix for system conversions. Her work includes reviewing quarterly and annual SEC reports and conducting walkthrough meetings to ensure SOX compliance.