Dennelle Walton
Principal Auditor in FCC
Capital One
Mc Lean, VA USA
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
I worked for seven years as case worker in child welfare
I obtained a degree in fashion merchandising to provide me with a creative outlet.
I quit my job to finish my master's.
I moved to the United Kingdom to work for a well-known bank in a new career.
I moved back to the states to continue my new career path.
I accepted several new roles that offered me more experience in my field.
Education
High School
John Dewey High School
John Dewey High School
Graduate
Social Work, Social Enterprise Administration
Columbia University
Social Work, Social Enterprise Administration
Columbia University
Career
Principal Auditor in FCC
Assess the effectiveness of the controls in the 2nd line to ensure it is operable and adheres to laws and regulations.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Writing
Learning / Being Challenged
Day to Day
My job involves a lot of reading and meetings to understand the business. Then learning about the laws and regulations that apply to the business function to assess that the controls put in place are fit for purpose. If you love learning new things then this is a great job!
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
I would recommend getting a mentor and finding a recruiter. Recruiters are a valuable resource to help you understand what a company is looking for and how your skills may fit into the organization.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Many people could not understand how my experience and education in social work is applicable to the business world, because both embody different values."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation Immigrant
