Webinar
Collaborative Assurance: The New Model for TPRM–Audit Success
Audit Ready, Not Audit Reactive
As third-party risk management (TPRM) programs face growing scrutiny, audit readiness should be an ongoing discipline—not a last-minute exercise. Join Shared Assessments and an Internal Audit expert for a practical conversation about what auditors look for and how TPRM teams can prepare for internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations. Drawing on the Shared Assessments Preparing for Audits & Examinations Best Practices paper, we’ll explore strategies for strengthening documentation and evidence, navigating auditor interactions and findings, and turning remediation into program improvement. We’ll also discuss how TPRM professionals can build productive relationships with Internal Audit and leverage auditors as champions for effective third-party risk management while preserving their independence.
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Jennifer HancockSVP, Professional Development & Education, Shared AssessmentsJennifer Hancock is a third-party risk management professional with more than 20 years of experience in third-party risk management. As owner of Hancock Consulting LLC, a consultancy she founded to provide specialized advisory services, Ms. Hancock has been able to help organizations develop effective third-party risk management strategies and improve their overall resilience. Her expertise has been sought after by a wide range of clients across industries, and she is dedicated to helping organizations of all sizes manage their third-party risks effectively. As a thought leader in the field of third-party risk management, Ms. Hancock has been a featured speaker at numerous industry events and conferences. She is both a Certified Third-Party Risk Professional and a Certified Third-Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA).View full bio -
Valerie NielsenManaging Director, Inside Edge Risk Advisors LLCValerie is a Risk Executive with expertise across Operations, Finance, Incident Response, Fraud Investigations, Financial Crimes, Board Level Communications, Third Party Assurance, Vendor Management, Compliance, and Internal Audit. She has created and led Risk Management for $2B and $5B business units at Aon. Valerie was the Chief Audit Executive at Household Finance. As a Director at PwC LLP, she was responsible for business development and service delivery for internal audit co-sourcing, risk and compliance, SOX 404, and market assessment for new products. Valerie created and led an Internal Audit Function for GE Capital’s Auto Financing Business. She has managed global teams of 30+ individuals. Her focus is on operations scaling with growth and product development/feasibility. Valerie works with start-up/incubator companies at the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center. She mentors entrepreneurs at Chicago Innovation. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice and Influencer. Valerie earned a BS in Business Administration with a minor in International Business from the University of Delaware. She also holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Delaware. Valerie has earned the following professional designations: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CTA (Certified Trust Auditor), and GE Six Sigma Greenbelt.View full bio