Marissa Santiago
About Marissa Santiago
Marissa Santiago is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, specializing in Risk Assurance Data and Digital Deployment. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Western Australia and has extensive experience in risk consulting and assurance across multiple countries.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Marissa Santiago serves as the Associate Director of Risk Assurance Data and Digital Deployment (RA3D) at KPMG Australia. She has held this position since 2021. In her current role, she focuses on integrating data and digital solutions within risk assurance frameworks, contributing to the firm's strategic objectives in risk management.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Marissa has extensive experience at KPMG Australia, having worked in various capacities. She was a Senior Consultant in Risk Consulting from 2015 to 2016 and served as a Consultant in Risk Consulting from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she held the position of Manager in Risk Assurance (Internal Audit) from 2018 to 2019 and managed the Risk Assurance Data and Digital Deployment (RA3D) team from 2019 to 2021.
International Experience at KPMG
Marissa has international experience with KPMG, having worked as a Senior Risk Consultant in KPMG Nederland for 11 months in 2017. This role allowed her to apply her risk consulting expertise in a different cultural and regulatory environment, enhancing her professional development.
Educational Background
Marissa studied at The University of Western Australia, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Business Law from 2009 to 2011. She also pursued a Professional Qualification in Accounting and Related Services at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2013 to 2016.
Early Career and Tutoring Experience
Before her career at KPMG, Marissa worked as an Audit Intern at KPMG Malaysia for two months in 2010. Additionally, she was self-employed as a tutor from 2010 to 2015, providing educational support in various subjects, which contributed to her communication and mentoring skills.