Chris Shields, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CDPSE, CAP, SSCP, CAMS - NETBankAudit

Chris Shields, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CDPSE, CAP, SSCP, CAMS

Director of Audit Services

La Plata, MD

Chris Shields is a seasoned professional with a remarkable track record in providing expert guidance on IT auditing, risk management, and Model Validations. His career spans over 25 years, during which he has played a pivotal role in ensuring the operational and security compliance of Long-Haul Communications and Information Technology for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Federal Agencies. Chris’s expertise extends to auditing community-based financial institutions across the United States. His comprehensive approach encompasses risk-based auditing, risk management, internal operational audit support, and Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Model Validations. Additionally, Chris has provided IT Security advisory services for a diverse range of information systems projects. Specializing in the certification and testing of financial management systems. Chris holds a variety of InfoSec, AML, and Cybersecurity Certifications, along with additional compliance and quality assurance certifications. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Studies from the University of Maryland University College. Chris is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., (ISC)², InfraGard, BSA Coalition, and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists. His unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with his extensive experience and certifications, makes Chris Shields a sought-after professional in the field of IT auditing, BSA Support, risk management, Model Validations, and Scenario/Agent Analysis.

We used NETBankAudit for a BSA Validation and are currently contracted for IT Audit and testing services. Our experience has been a very good one. The audits were very thorough and professional with helpful recommendations. We have used several large accounting firms for outsourced internal audit needs, but I have found NETBankAudit to be superior in terms of communication, scope, knowledge, and timeliness of reporting.

Tom Cosby, Internal Auditor
Crane Federal Credit Union, Odon, IN
$700 million, 20 locations, NCUA

We appreciate working with professionals respected in the financial services community for their individual expertise and their attention to detail in the audit programs. Always accessible when we need their assistance.

Teresa Welty, SVP Internal Audit Manager and Risk Officer
Capital Bank, N.A., Rockville, MD
$1.8 billion, 6 offices, OCC Regulated

NETBankAudit's Auditor was very knowledgeable and explained clearly what was needed from our side to help complete the audit as well as providing clear recommendations on where we could improve our controls. The audit was done very professionally. Everyone here at SECU that interacted with NetBankAudit here at SECU had the feeling of a partner.

Rodney Hill, VP Technology
Schlumberger Employees CU Sugar Land TX
$945M in assets, NCUA regulated

Auditors have been very knowledgeable and able to relate to Credit Unions vs. Banks. They have a clear structure in their process and follow agreed delivery timelines for draft and final reports. They ensure all recommendations are supported by a source regulation or best practices that is relevant to Credit Unions. We have had a very good experience with NETBankAudit and our Supervisory Committee appreciates the final reporting format (easy to follow and readable for volunteers).

James Wheeler, VP - Chief Risk and Information Officer
First Financial Federal Credit Union of Maryland in Sparks Glencoe, MD
$1.2 Billion in assets, 8 Branches, NCUA regulated

We are very satisfied with our first NETBankAudit experience. Joe was easy to deal with and took the time to explain things to us. We are not technical experts, so we really appreciated his approach.

Steve Searfoss, Manager Of Member Services and Operations
AAA Federal Credit Union in South Bend, IN
Assets $73M, NCUA