After 22 years of working in Internal Audit profession in the financial services industry, Robert has started his own company which develops and facilitates custom internal audit training as well as evaluating, creating, and implementing formal audit methodologies. Prior to starting his company, Robert L. Mainardi was the Vice President of Internal Audit for the Penn Mutual Life Ins. Co. and was responsible for the direction and oversight of the Internal Audit Department. He was responsible for Penn Mutual’s internal audit activities, as well as those of its subsidiaries. Prior to joining Penn Mutual, he was a Senior Audit Manager for The Vanguard Group where he was responsible for the Investment Programs & Services and Methods & Infrastructure teams.
As a professional speaker and consultant, Mr. Mainardi leads client programs to:
- Develop and maintain world class internal auditing functions
- Create, implement, and maintain continuous auditing programs
- Draft, finalize, and issue high impact audit reports
- Establish and facilitate ERM programs
- Construct, execute, and manage audit performance dashboards
- Improve communication and client relationship development
- Identify, recruit, interview, and maintain quality audit staff