Victoria Asare
Cybersecurity Governance & Compliance | Financial Risk Management
Professional Summary
Finance and compliance professional with 10 years of experience in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and cross-departmental audit leadership, currently transitioning into cybersecurity governance and risk management. Financial Analyst at Boeing (2018–present) with a proven record of translating complex risk landscapes for executive audiences and leading high-stakes compliance processes under regulatory scrutiny. Interdisciplinary Studies candidate at Old Dominion University (expected December 2027) with self-directed expertise in NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, and COBIT frameworks. Currently pursuing CompTIA Security+ certification. Seeking a cybersecurity risk and governance consulting role where financial compliance depth and emerging cybersecurity knowledge converge.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity | Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA Expected December 2027
Concentration: Technology, Business, and Communication focus on cybersecurity governance and organizational risk management.
Certifications & Professional Development
• CompTIA Security+ — In Progress
Professional Experience
Financial Analyst | Boeing | Chantilly, VA 2018 – Present
• Conduct financial analysis and regulatory compliance reviews supporting cross-departmental audit and risk management functions.
• Brief senior leadership on financial risk exposure and regulatory requirements, translating dense technical and regulatory language into executive-ready summaries.
• Identify and resolve transaction discrepancies through methodical data analysis, maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and internal controls.
• Served as organizational liaison during a data breach response, identifying communication gaps between technical and business stakeholders and helping translate financial risk exposure for executive decision-makers.
• Manage compliance processes across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with internal controls and regulatory standards.
Core Competencies
Cybersecurity Frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT
Compliance & Governance: Regulatory compliance, audit management, risk assessment, internal controls
Financial Analysis: Financial modeling, ledger reconciliation, transaction analysis, discrepancy resolution
Communication: Executive briefing, technical writing, cross-functional stakeholder communication
Leadership: Team coordination, crisis communication, authority-less leadership, project management
Analytical Tools: Excel, QuickBooks, SAP
Selected Academic Projects
• Cybersecurity Framework Comparison (Independent Research): Comparative analysis of NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, and COBIT evaluating structural differences and appropriate organizational applications.
• Risk Management Failure Case Study (ODU Coursework): Interdisciplinary root-cause analysis identifying governance and communication breakdowns as primary drivers of organizational risk failure.
• e-Portfolio Development: Curated nine professional and academic artifacts demonstrating communication, problem-solving, and leadership competencies for cybersecurity governance career transition.
References available upon request