Charlie Hiltunen
About Charlie Hiltunen
Charlie Hiltunen serves as the Sr. Manager of Enterprise Risk Management at Synovus Bank, where he has worked for over 14 years. He has extensive experience in risk management, internal audit, and compliance, with a background that includes roles at various financial institutions and consulting firms.
Work at Synovus
Charlie Hiltunen has been employed at Synovus Bank as a Senior Manager in Enterprise Risk Management since 2010. In this role, he effectively manages third-party due diligence and contract management. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legal and corporate standards across enterprise processes. Hiltunen's extensive experience in risk management contributes to the bank's operational integrity and risk mitigation strategies.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Prior to his current role, Charlie Hiltunen held several positions that enhanced his expertise in risk management. He served as Senior Vice President and Enterprise Risk Manager at Florida Community Bank from 2015 to 2020, and before that, he was the Vice President and Internal Controls Manager at the same institution from 2012 to 2015. His experience also includes a role as Senior Consultant at Resources Global Professionals in 2011 and as a Senior Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Charlie Hiltunen studied at Columbia University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Pre-Med from 1983 to 1988. His educational background supports his proficiency in designing, executing, and evaluating accounting procedures to ensure compliance. Hiltunen has over 12 years of experience in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal audit, which further enhances his capabilities in risk management.
Background in Finance and Operations
Before transitioning into risk management, Charlie Hiltunen worked in finance and operations. He was a Manager at Sony Pictures Entertainment from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, he served as a Senior Consultant at David Landau & Associates, LLC from 2004 to 2006 and as a Consultant at Resources Global Professionals from 2003 to 2005. These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial processes and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Risk Management
Throughout his career, Charlie Hiltunen has established effective audit methodologies and remediation strategies for business processes and information technology. He possesses strong analytical abilities that allow him to establish and measure Key Performance Indicators using financial and operational metrics. His contributions have been significant in enhancing compliance and operational effectiveness within the organizations he has worked for.