Larissa Gordon
About Larissa Gordon
Larissa Gordon is the Head of IT Audit at MassMutual in Boston, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in IT audit and management roles across various industries.
Current Role at MassMutual
Larissa Gordon currently serves as the Head of IT Audit at MassMutual, based in Boston, Massachusetts. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing the auditing processes related to information technology, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving improvements in IT governance and risk management.
Previous Experience at State Street
Before joining MassMutual, Larissa Gordon worked at State Street, where she held two significant roles. From 2018 to 2019, she served as Vice President IT Audit Director. Prior to that, she was Vice President/Technology Senior Audit Manager from 2015 to 2019. Both roles were based in Boston, Massachusetts, and involved leadership in IT audit and providing strategic direction and oversight in technology risk management.
Career at BNY Mellon
Larissa Gordon gained extensive experience in financial services during her tenure at BNY Mellon. She served as Vice President from 2011 to 2015 in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, she was involved in high-level audit processes, compliance with regulations, and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Educational Background
Larissa Gordon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Economics from the University of Illinois Chicago. Additionally, she pursued Continuing Education in Creative Writing and Journalism at New York University from 2010 to 2015. Her diverse educational background contributes to her well-rounded capabilities in auditing, compliance, and risk assessment.
Industry Expertise and Skills
Larissa Gordon's professional expertise spans various industries, including financial services, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals. She has direct experience in conducting fraud investigations and possesses in-depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and risk assessment. Her skills include performance analysis, executive management, inventory management, quality control, contact management, and documentation. Larissa is also fluent in Spanish, which enhances her ability to work effectively with diverse international teams.