Victor Greenstein
Internal Audit & Compliance Executive for Hire
Dallas, Texas
Victor Greenstein: A Strategic Auditor Who Delivers Measurable Value
I’m Victor Greenstein, an executive audit and risk management professional with over 16 years of experience helping organizations uncover inefficiencies, mitigate risks, and create measurable value. My work is focused on building strong, collaborative relationships with leadership teams to drive actionable solutions that strengthen the organization. For example, while working as an Internal Audit Manager at a major public accounting firm, I played a critical role in the Brazil "Car Wash" investigation, uncovering over $2 billion in fraudulent activities. My work with leadership ensured these organizations rebuilt their internal controls, preventing future risk and ensuring long-term compliance.
In another instance, during an audit for a global financial institution, I identified $50 million in hidden credit risk exposure. Instead of simply flagging the issue, I worked closely with senior leadership to redesign their credit risk framework. This proactive approach not only closed the exposure but also enhanced the organization's overall risk management strategy, helping it become more resilient and efficient.
Whether it’s through identifying risk exposures, improving internal controls, or optimizing compliance processes, my focus is always on delivering real, tangible results that position organizations for sustainable growth.
INTERNAL AUDIT SPECIALTIES
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
09/2023-Current
Safra Bank
Remote
Senior Internal Audit Manager
Investment Banking
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Directed internal audits across banking functions, including credit risk, financial reporting, IT, and operations, leading to strengthened internal controls.
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Spearheaded the development of audit programs for crypto asset portfolios, enhancing regulatory transparency and custodial accuracy.
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Brought value by identifying $30 million in inefficiencies, improving risk management processes and saving the bank from potential regulatory penalties.
06/2023-08/2023
Securities and Exchange Commission
Enforcement Division (Trial Unit)
New York Office (NYRO)
Paid Legal Intern
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Supported investigations into financial crimes, conducted regulatory compliance research, and improved docket management efficiency.
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Conducted federal securities law research to support compliance investigations, focusing on financial crime risk and anti-fraud initiatives.
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Drafted memoranda and coordinated discovery, enhancing the SEC’s regulatory processes.
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Collaborated with compliance teams to reinforce BSA/AML and anti-financial crime standards.
08/2022-12/2022
United States District Court
for the District of Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Legal Intern
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Conducted in-depth regulatory and case law research supporting judicial decision-making and drafted responses for complex legal cases.
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Conducted research on regulatory compliance and financial crime cases, drafting memoranda to support judicial decision-making.
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Assisted with case docket management, contributing to enhanced regulatory research and control processes.
05/2022-07/2022
Securities and Exchange Commission
New York Office (NYRO)
Enforcement Division
Paid Legal Intern
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Assisted in fraud and insider trading investigations, managed legal documentation, and supported multi-agency enforcement actions.
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Assisted in fraud investigations related to insider trading and regulatory compliance by organizing legal documents for multi-agency cases.
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Supported efforts in regulatory compliance by preparing case summaries and coordinating inter-agency materials to streamline investigatory processes.
08/2015-08/2021
KPMG, LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
Internal Audit Manager
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Led IT financial audits for multinational corporations, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
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Delivered presentations to audit committees, influencing the adoption of revised risk management policies.
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Uncovered $100 million in inefficiencies during the Brazil "Car Wash" investigation, helping organizations implement stronger internal controls to reduce compliance risk.
09/2013-08/2015
Highbridge Capital Management
Boston, Massachusetts
Senior Internal Auditor
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Conducted asset management audits and collaborated with teams to enhance internal controls across Latin American investments.
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Led risk assessments for multi-billion-dollar hedge fund portfolios, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending corrective actions.
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Brought value by uncovering $75 million in inefficiencies in asset management processes, which led to a restructuring of investment strategies
07/2012-09/2013
Ernst & Young, LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
Assurance Associate
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Performed financial audits for hedge fund clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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Enhanced BSA/AML compliance testing procedures, improving reporting accuracy and reducing audit cycle time.
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Identified $25 million in misreported financials, helping the firm avoid regulatory penalties and improving financial reporting processes.
VIDEOS
Safra Day 2023 Honoring Our Achievements and Team Spirit
Brazil's 'Car Wash' corruption scandal explained
How artificial intelligence will transform the audit (2)
EDUCATION
2021-2024
Arizona State University Sandra
Day O'Connor College of Law
Juris Doctor
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I went to law school to become a better auditor instead of practicing law.
2011-2012
University of Massachusetts
Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
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I did not have an undergraduate degree in accounting, so I spent a year in the undergraduate certificate program in accounting, only taking accounting courses to have enough credits to sit for the CPA exam.
2009-2011
University of Massachusetts
MBA in Finance
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Graduated summa cum laude with a 3.8 GPA.
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Sucessfully Defended a thesis in finance titled "Market Anomalies and Potential Shortcomings for the CAPM.”
2004-2008
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
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Graduated summa cum laude with a 3.97 GPA.
CONSULTING CLIENTS
TESTIMONIALS
"Victor consistently demonstrated exceptional strategic insight and professionalism throughout our engagement. His ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while driving results made him an invaluable asset to our procurement transformation efforts at BlackRock."
Tetyana Polyakova, BlackRock
"Victor brought a rare combination of precision, discretion, and deep financial acumen to our internal audit initiatives. His work elevated our controls environment and delivered measurable value to Baupost’s operational resilience."
Shail Shah, Baupost Group
"Victor’s sharp analytical skills and command of regulatory risk were instrumental in strengthening our compliance infrastructure. His collaborative approach and strategic foresight made a lasting impact at Providence Equity Partners."
Camilla Campbell-Stanway, Providence Equity Partners
CERTIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Audit Software: Workiva | AuditBoard | ACL Analytics | IDEA
Data Tools: Excel (Advanced), SQL (Intermediate)
Frameworks & Standards: SOX, COSO, BSA/AML, GAAP, IFRS, PCAOB
BLOCKCHAIN WIKI
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Designed and implemented a risk-based internal audit framework that led to a 25% reduction in control failures across multiple banking units.
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Successfully led high-profile investigations resulting in the recovery of over $15 million in fraudulent transactions.
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Developed and delivered audit findings adopted by executive leadership, influencing major compliance policy revisions.
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Implementing data analytics and automation tools reduced audit cycle time by 30%.
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Played a key role in a multi-agency enforcement action while at the SEC, contributing legal research in the final litigation strategy.
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Directed a firm-wide SOX readiness initiative for a multinational bank, resulting in full compliance ahead of regulatory deadlines.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English (Native Fluency)
Brazilian Portuguese (Native Fluency)
Spanish (Close to Native Fluency)
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