Brandi Cruz
About Brandi Cruz
Brandi Cruz is a Lead Management Specialist in Operational Risk Management at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in risk management and internal audit, having previously held positions at The Warranty Group and Ernst & Young.
Current Role at Transamerica
Brandi Cruz serves as the Lead Management Specialist in Operational Risk Management at Transamerica. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's risk management strategies and operational efficiency. Her role involves identifying potential risks and implementing management solutions to mitigate them.
Previous Experience at The Warranty Group
Brandi Cruz worked at The Warranty Group in various capacities from 2009 to 2017. She began as an Internal Audit Senior from 2009 to 2013 and later advanced to Internal Audit Manager from 2013 to 2017. During her tenure, she focused on internal audit processes and risk assessments in Chicago, Illinois.
Experience at Ernst & Young
Brandi Cruz was employed at Ernst & Young as a Senior Associate from 2006 to 2009. In this role, she engaged in auditing and consulting services, contributing to financial assessments and compliance for various clients.
Educational Background
Brandi Cruz studied at Western Illinois University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, she attended Muscatine Community College, obtaining an Associate Degree in General Studies from 2001 to 2003. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in risk management and auditing.
Past Role at Transamerica
Before her current position, Brandi Cruz worked at Transamerica as a Senior Manager in Risk Management from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing risk management initiatives and strategies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.