Larry Watson
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Creighton University's Heider College of Business
Bachelor’s Degree
Computer Science, Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting
University of Nebraska at Kearney
2021 : Present
BMO
Sr. Cybersecurity Manager, VP
Managed audit professional teams across United States, Latin America, Asia/Pacific and Europe to accomplish internal risk assessments and execute audits covering Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Business Operational risks.
2015 : 2021
Fiserv
Vice President, Corporate Audit Services
Managed Information Security Officers for North America within the Office of the CISO and developed Governance, Risk and Security programs to guide business areas (Merchant Services, Financial Services, Credit, Debit, Healthcare, Prepaid, STAR Network, Telecheck, and Corporate Systems).
2013 : 2015
Fiserv
Head of Information Security Officers
Managed team of Information Security Officers as well as teams for all client audits, card association, and external assurance audits on a global basis.
2007 : 2013
Fiserv
Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance
Managed application and analyst teams within Systems & Programming group; led initiatives; was a member of a client facing architecture group managing special projects; and served as a liaison to the product development organization.
1999 : 2007
Fiserv
Director of Systems & Programming
Skills
Banking, Banking Solutions, Business Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Financial Analysis, GRC, Information Security, Information Technology, IT Audit, IT Governance, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Payment Industry, Process Improvement, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Sales, Leadership
About
I’ve always been fascinated with technology and how it impacts business and vice versa. My background, skills, and interests took my career in the direction of cybersecurity, technology risk governance, and compliance and to improve myself both personally and professionally, I gained my CISSP, CCISO and CISA certifications. I can see similarities between the attributes of managing business risks and my favorite hobby of fishing. You need to know where to search, utilize the right tools, techniques, and strategies are key in reaching (or landing) a successful end result.
I’m known for my ability to listen to people, look objectively at scenarios from all angles, and calmly handle viewpoints and situations with understanding (and sometimes humor) to guide team’s direction towards a productive solution. I’ve learned that much of my enjoyment in being a manager has come from being a part of someone’s growth, to mentor and help them visualize and develop their skills, and achieve their professional goals.
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