Evelyn Koffi
@evelynkoffi
I lead enterprise third-party risk and supplier governance to strengthen compliance, resilience, and audit readiness.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) leader with 10+ years of experience leading enterprise risk assessments, supplier governance, IT audit, compliance operations, and vendor lifecycle management across technology, consulting, and regulated industries. I’ve managed large-scale vendor ecosystems, supported 1,000+ supplier and vendor assessments, and driven remediation that reduces high-risk vendor exposure by 25% while improving enterprise risk visibility.
In my current role, I lead enterprise-wide operational risk, third-party risk governance, supplier governance, and compliance initiatives—partnering with Security, Procurement, Legal, Privacy, and executive stakeholders to operationalize compliance programs. I build scalable governance frameworks aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and cloud security best practices, leveraging continuous monitoring, KPI/SLA oversight, issue management, and risk analytics to strengthen audit readiness and operational resilience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Third-Party Risk & Compliance Leader
TikTok U.S. Data Security
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Led enterprise-wide risk governance and supplier governance programs to strengthen cybersecurity and privacy compliance across complex technology ecosystems. Drove scalable third-party risk governance using continuous monitoring and SLA/KPI oversight, reducing high-risk vendor exposure by 25% and improving audit readiness.
Third-Party Risk Analyst
TikTok U.S. Data Security
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Conducted large-scale third-party and operational risk assessments across 1,000+ vendors spanning cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance risks. Improved governance methodologies and inherent/residual risk scoring accuracy by 20% and helped reduce vendor-related incidents by 25%.
IT GRC Consultant
Cross Country Consulting
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Designed and implemented enterprise compliance programs and risk assessment strategies aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 to strengthen governance, cybersecurity, and privacy. Led regulatory and operational risk assessments and improved audit readiness by 30% through control validation and remediation support.
IT Audit Associate
KPMG
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Executed IT audits and compliance assessments evaluating control effectiveness for cybersecurity, data protection, privacy, and regulatory requirements. Identified control deficiencies and compliance gaps, supported remediation strategies, and contributed to investigation and risk-mitigation efforts to improve audit readiness.
IT Risk Analyst
IBSS Corporation
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Supported federal risk management and compliance initiatives by conducting compliance assessments and assisting audit activities across governed environments. Performed NIST 800-53A (DOJ)–aligned assessments and improved remediation timelines by 25% through structured risk tracking, reporting, and continuous monitoring.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Maryland, College Park
Bachelor of Arts
Earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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