Yecimar Tirado
About Yecimar Tirado
Yecimar Tirado serves as the Head of Internal Audit at Oportun, bringing extensive experience in the banking industry, including roles at Ocean Bank and Doral Bank. She possesses expertise in fraud investigations and enterprise risk management, supported by her educational background in accounting and law from the University of Puerto Rico.
Current Role at Oportun
Yecimar Tirado serves as the Head of Internal Audit at Oportun, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the internal audit functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. Her work involves assessing risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, contributing to the overall governance of the organization. The position is remote, allowing her to manage audit processes effectively from a distance.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit
Before joining Oportun, Yecimar Tirado held several key positions in internal audit. She worked at Capital Bank as the Director of Internal Audit from 2013 to 2019, where she led audit initiatives and risk assessments. Prior to that, she was an Audit Manager at Ocean Bank from 2010 to 2013, focusing on enhancing audit processes. Her career began at Doral Bank, where she served as a Corporate Senior Auditor from 2004 to 2008.
Expertise in Fraud Investigations
Yecimar Tirado possesses extensive expertise in fraud investigations and enterprise risk management, particularly within the banking sector. Her background includes a role as a Senior Auditor and Fraud Investigator at General Motors, where she worked from 2008 to 2009. This experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to identify and mitigate financial risks, making her a valuable asset in her current role.
Educational Background
Yecimar Tirado graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Puerto Rico, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, earning a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from 2004 to 2008. Her strong academic foundation in accounting and law supports her professional expertise in internal audit and risk management.