SUMMARY:

• Executive leader with expertise in all facets of risk management, operations, and strategic data analysis within several high - profile financial institutions. Skilled in directing all members of the team to achieve corporate objectives.
• Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing effective technology solutions. Mentor and trainer to junior team members.
• Expert in the development and implementation of corporate policy with strong input into the development of internal controls risk framework methodologies.
• Adept at delivering on data governance and internal audit protocols to mitigate operational risk. Technical proficiency across a range of tools including MS Office suite (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Business Objects, AXIOM, HP Quality Center, and Clarity. Areas of Expertise:

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Intermediary Holding Company, Dodd Frank Act
• Basel, CCAR, Credit Risk, Market Risk, and Liquidity Risk concepts)
• Strong Knowledge of Project Management, Business Analysis, SDLC
• Agile, SCRUM methodology and project life cycle
• Possess good understanding of SharePoint, Clarity
• AXIOM, SAS, Excel, Access, HP ALM, MS Project
• Visio, Data Analysis, writing SQL queries and Data warehousing concepts

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New York, NY

Senior Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Conducted comprehensive GAP analysis for the Branch regulatory reporting process and recommended strategic solutions as part of the Axiom automation efforts.
• Documented the Functional Specification solution for Basel II Quarterly Prudential Requirement and Locational Banking Statistics report mandated by Cayman Island Monetary Authority.
• Led the automation effort for Form 95 and Form 523 to support the reporting requirement to California State Department of Business Oversight by leveraging existing reporting infrastructure for more efficient and accurate reporting.
• Provided Axiom for onshore and offshore Business Analyst to support the overall reporting initiative.
• Designed a range of innovative solutions to drive regulatory compliance and support the ongoing audit process.

Confidential, New York, NY

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualized and implemented a suite of internal controls to identify dependency’s and validate the testing process across regulatory reports such as FRY-9C, FRY-14Q, AND FRY-14M to ensure that data sourcing was fully compliant.
• Led a comprehensive data governance program to align departmental practices with current regulatory requirements.
• Managed a team of onshore and offshore developers to sustain project requirements across multiple initiatives.
• Developed strong working relationships with representatives from across the business to communicate project objectives and receive input from relevant subject matter experts.
• Designed a range of innovative solutions to drive regulatory compliance and support the ongoing audit process.
• Recognized as a leader within the organization having delivered a complex solution for the historical weighted average life calculation across loan and traded products as an integral part of the regulatory reporting process.

Confidential, New York, NY

Senior Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Executed strategic gap analysis and planning of the risk management function including research, testing, and reporting to deliver procedural efficiencies and mitigate risk across the operation.
• Delivered recommendations based on analytical research to assist the liquidity and market risk management function.
• Perform a comprehensive review of the risk control framework to align internal processes with organizational objectives.
• Led a range of initiatives designed to maximize the full potential of staff allowing each team member to become a highly effective leader within their own role while increasing organizational efficiency and driving long-term retention.
• Utilized strong technology skills to capture and document key business requirements, risk metrics, insights, and trends to assist in the long-term decision-making and reporting process.
• Re-designed the organizational risk framework to address compliance defects and develop robust new processes to position the business for long-term revenue growth and stability.

Confidential, New York, NY

Project Manager & Senior Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualized an industry leading MIS reporting process designed specifically to deliver comprehensive data for a multitude of end users and facilitate ongoing growth across all business units.
• Fostered strong business relationships with key stakeholders to assist in the delivery of operational and strategic objectives while maintaining compliance with all legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Leveraged strong technical ability and product knowledge to automate the statutory reporting process leading to significant efficiency gains.
• Collaborated with a specialist team to assess the capital exposure of the bank by analysing a complex network of transactions and affiliates and applying sophisticated data analysis methodologies.
• Aligned organizational policy with operational processes and procedures to build a functional framework facilitating the growth and development of new business while maintaining a high standard of risk awareness.
• Coordinated the testing process for all project initiatives in conjunction with representatives from quality assurance and IT to resolve and end user issues.

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