Brad Shepard
About Brad Shepard
Brad Shepard is the Managing Director and Deputy Head of IT Internal Audit at Jefferies, with over 20 years of experience in IT risk, controls, and governance across various industries.
Current Position at Jefferies
Brad Shepard currently serves as the Managing Director and Deputy Head of IT Internal Audit at Jefferies. He has been in this role since 2022 and operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include overseeing IT audit operations and ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Previous Roles at Barclays
Before joining Jefferies, Shepard worked at Barclays as the Director of Operational Risk for 8 months from 2021 to 2022. Prior to this, he spent 4 years (2017 to 2021) as the IT Audit Director at the same company. His tenure at Barclays involved significant responsibilities in operational risk management and IT audit.
Experience at Ernst & Young
Brad Shepard has held multiple roles at Ernst & Young. Initially, he worked as a Senior Manager from 2005 to 2007 in Tampa, FL and New York, NY. Later, he rejoined EY as a Senior Manager from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. During these periods, he focused on IT auditing and risk management.
Career at MetLife
Shepard's career at MetLife spanned from 2007 to 2013. He served in various roles, starting as a Director (2007-2010) and later advancing to Assistant Vice President / Director (2010-2012). From 2012 to 2013, he was an Assistant Vice President in the Greater New York City Area. He was instrumental in IT risk management and internal audit functions.
Military Service in US Army
Brad Shepard served as a Captain in the US Army from 1994 to 1999, completing 5 years of military service. His experience in the army is foundational to his ability to utilize situational leadership and adapt to varying team requirements and abilities.