Kaitlyn Dougherty
About Kaitlyn Dougherty
Kaitlyn Dougherty is a Senior Manager in Risk & Compliance at Protiviti, with extensive experience in internal audit and advisory roles at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and KPMG US.
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Kaitlyn Dougherty is currently serving as a Senior Manager for Risk & Compliance at Protiviti. She has been with the company since 2020, based in New York.
Career at Protiviti
Since joining Protiviti in 2020, Kaitlyn Dougherty has taken on significant responsibilities within the realm of risk and compliance. She manages diverse projects focused on enhancing risk identification and mitigation strategies. Her work includes the development of a Process, Risk, and Control Inventory (PRCI) for a financial institution.
Previous Positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Kaitlyn Dougherty worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as an Internal Audit Senior Associate from 2018 to 2020 in New York. During her tenure, she was responsible for identifying internal control weaknesses and suggesting corrective measures to strengthen compliance.
Experience at KPMG US
Before her role at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kaitlyn Dougherty was employed at KPMG US as an Advisory Associate. She worked in both the Regulatory Risk and Operations Risk sectors from 2014 to 2018 in New York. In these roles, she aided organizations in complying with regulatory requirements and improving their operational processes to mitigate risks.
Forensic Accounting Intern at New York County District Attorney's Office
Kaitlyn Dougherty served as a Forensic Accounting Intern at the New York County District Attorney's Office from 2013 to 2014. Her responsibilities included analyzing financial records to support ongoing investigations, which provided her with foundational knowledge in forensic accounting.
Education and Expertise
Kaitlyn Dougherty earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Baruch College. Her educational background equipped her with the necessary skills to excel in various roles within risk and compliance, audit, and advisory offices.
Process, Risk, and Control Inventory Development
In her current role at Protiviti, Kaitlyn Dougherty developed a Process, Risk, and Control Inventory (PRCI) for a financial institution. This task included designing a weekly status report for executive use, thereby providing essential updates and insights into risk management activities.
Innovative Risk Identification Metrics
Kaitlyn Dougherty created metrics and scoring systems that aggregated data across ten lines of business, facilitating easier identification of risks and tracking of progress. These tools have been instrumental in refining the risk management processes within her organization.
Training and Development Initiatives
Kaitlyn Dougherty conducted Center of Excellence sessions to enhance staff understanding of PRCI components. These training sessions were pivotal in improving the overall knowledge base and competency of financial institution personnel regarding complex risk and control frameworks.
Liaison for CFO Business
As a liaison for the CFO business, Kaitlyn Dougherty has been essential in facilitating communication and ensuring a better understanding of PRCI requirements. Her role involves bridging gaps between different business lines and enhancing the overall effectiveness of risk management strategies.