Kristina Ridaoui
About Kristina Ridaoui
Kristina Ridaoui serves as the VP and Director of IT Audit at City National Bank, bringing extensive experience in IT governance and cybersecurity. She has held various roles in notable organizations, including AIG and Merrill Lynch, and possesses a strong background in business process improvement and compliance.
Work at City National Bank
Kristina Ridaoui currently holds the position of Vice President and Director of IT Audit at City National Bank. She has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the bank's IT audit functions for four years. Prior to this position, she served as the Vice President and Senior Manager of IT Audit at the same institution from 2016 to 2020. Her responsibilities include overseeing IT governance and ensuring compliance with various regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at AIG
Before her tenure at City National Bank, Kristina Ridaoui worked at AIG for six years as a Senior Manager in IT Audit from 2010 to 2016. Her earlier roles at AIG included IT Internal Auditor from 2001 to 2003 and IT Audit Manager from 2003 to 2009. During her time at AIG, she gained extensive experience in IT governance, cybersecurity, and compliance with regulations such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and OFAC.
Education and Expertise
Kristina Ridaoui earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Computer Information Systems from City University of New York-Baruch College. She possesses expertise in various areas including cybersecurity, IT general computer controls, and business process improvement. Her knowledge encompasses NIST and FFIEC CAT standards, as well as data privacy regulations such as GLBA, CCPA, and PCI DSS Compliance.
Skills in IT Audit and Compliance
Kristina Ridaoui is proficient in business process improvement and workflow optimization. She has a strong background in IT governance and has managed vendor management and third-party risk management activities. Additionally, she is skilled in business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies, and experienced in system development and implementation, following the SDLC methodology.
Early Career at Merrill Lynch
Kristina Ridaoui began her career at Merrill Lynch, where she worked in the Private Client Group at the World Headquarters for one year from 1998 to 1999. This early experience in the financial services sector laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in IT audit and compliance within major financial institutions.