Roger Peterson Cisa, Ciam
About Roger Peterson Cisa, Ciam
Roger Peterson is a Lead Compliance Analyst at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business from North Dakota State University and has extensive experience in compliance and auditing roles across various organizations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Roger Peterson has been serving as the Lead Compliance Analyst at Thomson Reuters since 2016. In this role, he has focused on enhancing compliance processes and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. His contributions include implementing testing automation for new SAP application users, which resulted in 100% role addition efficiency. Additionally, he has developed and managed a comprehensive template library to maintain consistent documentation in compliance processes.
Education and Expertise
Roger Peterson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from North Dakota State University, where he studied Accounting, Business, and Computer Science from 1988 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in compliance and auditing. He has also obtained professional certifications, including CISA and CIAM, which further demonstrate his expertise in information systems auditing and compliance management.
Background
Roger Peterson completed his high school education at Fargo North High School from 1984 to 1988. Following high school, he pursued higher education at North Dakota State University, where he focused on multiple disciplines including Accounting and Business. His career spans various roles in compliance and auditing, with significant experience at firms such as Grant Thornton LLP, UnitedHealth Group, and RSM McGladrey.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Roger Peterson held several positions that contributed to his expertise in compliance and auditing. He worked as a Senior Associate at Grant Thornton LLP from 2013 to 2016 and as a Senior SOX Auditor at UnitedHealth Group from 2010 to 2013. His earlier experience includes a role as a Business Analyst at Western Wireless from 1995 to 2002 and as a Senior Associate at RSM McGladrey from 2005 to 2009.
Achievements in Compliance
Roger Peterson has made significant contributions to compliance processes throughout his career. He provided step-by-step guidance to internal teams to resolve a decade-long server access control issue, which improved access to 900 servers. Additionally, he has trained over 10 new team members in control performance, enhancing the team's capabilities in compliance testing. He also developed an extensive template library to ensure consistent documentation in compliance processes.