SUMMARY:

• PMO / Solutions Architect / Product & Application Development / QA & Integration Testing Risk Case Management / Business Analyst / Data Mining / Cyber Security / Regulatory Compliance
• A solution - oriented senior manager, program management skills, hands-on business development, systems architect, and IT development/operations experience that get results.
• Directs, establishes, maintains, and plans the overall project, provides guidelines, policies and goals for a business development.
• Identifies potential business partners and negotiates agreements. Works with product development, marketing and sales group to align with the company's growth strategy.
• Provides leadership and perform as a team member, in building products/service offerings Proof-of-Concepts; BSA compliance practice. Provides extensive insights with experience and judgment in strategic planning and solutions delivery.
• A hands-on manager that plans, leads and directs the workflow and schedule of teams. A wide degree of creativity, solid presentation skills and willing to present to senior management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global banking, IT systems, BC/DR planning; spearhead and drive portfolio of global projects, including regulatory AML compliance, process reengineering, policy/standard guidelines, change management program and procedures training and deployment.
• Solid analytical, technical, problem-solving and communication skills with understanding of banking processes; results driven, maintaining balanced cost to income ratio.
• A motivated individual that enjoys working in a positive environment with strong people skills; managed team of teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Thought Leadership Strategic Planning BSA AML/Fraud Compliance AML Risk-Based Matrixes Business Development Planning Tactical Solutions Implementation IT Operations Migration and Management “Best in Class Financial Systems” Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning SIT/QA Trade Services Wealth Management Emerging Technologies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Long Island, NY

Director/BA - BSA/AML Compliance Practice

Responsibilities:

• Provided leadership in client relations and delivery of services in data science, analytics and program management.
• Lead multiple teams and programs in developing Advisory Services practice and standards.
• Established business strategies and managed the practice financially; implemented “best practices” in BSA and Dodd-Frank EGRC/Section 619 -Volcker regulation; Actimize/Oracle Case Management solutions.
• Reviewed/updated BSA/AML compliance policies.
• Led teams on remediation of AML E2E compliance program for NBFI and FI clients.
• Provided AML/PLI of funds investigation, examining the characteristics, KPI for Fraud and TBML; and examine cyber threat/transaction surveillance presenting findings for risk mitigation.
• Provided leadership in product development, marketing and sales; major contract negotiations.
• Solid knowledge of competitors brand and customer’s expectations; for business growth.
• Trade and capture; validation, booking and confirmation.
• Delivered Global Corporate Cards Services and Employee Due Diligence compliance of cards and vehicles products; developed/implemented IT remediation plans and achieved sustainable results, improving revenues.
• Supported Risk Case Management, partnered with key stakeholders on AML/Surveillance/KYC KPI driver and touch point control champion for business; developed and executed reengineering solution strategies, QA integration testing.

Confidential, New York, NY

Business Engagement Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed global projects, teams and partners delivered Agile/PoC through program implementations.
• Managed internal and external clients and partners relationships in the delivery of services in “big data” analytics.
• Led multiple programs in planning, scheduling, data gathering, business requirements, solutions and designs, ongoing operations support - Includes; BSA AML / potential Fraud investigation, surveillance monitoring and detection program; FATCA and EGRC globally - Cards employee Code of ethics and training.
• Partnered Big Data teams; delivered payment transactions surveillance, matrixes and enhancing marketing and sales for significant revenue growth.
• Support OFAC Operations Support and IT development and collaborated with LOB heads.
• Performed data analytics, DQ key Metrics to measure/remediate, contract negotiations and vendor management.
• Collaborated with LOBs on data definitions/requirements for consistencies and clarity on interpretations.

Director

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Provided strategic business and IT leadership of the FMO breakout of “SnS Assets” created to address challenges arising from banking realignment.
• Provided program oversight AML/Surveillance monitoring/KYC/CIP/KYE due diligence validation; experience in banking payment systems, profiling, risk assessment, screening, sanctions/watch list, investigation of suspicious or a typical customer transactions and behavior and EDD procedures for higher-risk customers and the ongoing due diligence.
• Reviewed vendor compliance transactions reconciliation program.
• Provided leadership for Change Management Program (CMP) globally; Compliance, QA, implementation and solutions delivery
• As change agent; developed, implement, maintained IT and Operation infrastructure in full compliance with regulatory and the organization established standards, including APAC; EMEA, NAM/LATAM regions.
• Build teams of SMEs, project leads in a high performance value-add environment and provided leadership in AML compliance monitoring and validation of PII accounts.
• Examined AML Compliance procedures and guidelines for consistency with FCPA.
• Reviewed reports and liased with LOB heads providing strong remediation recommendations to mitigate risk if deficiencies are discovered. Generated reports associated with investigations of IOIs, enhanced escalation procedures in risk management and developed the appropriate BRDs with stakeholders’ approval through Offshore IT Agile and SDLC methodology implementations, consistent with the IMR policies.
• Review and approved SAR/STR reporting, work papers for accuracy, adequacy, and timeliness.
• Developed / maintained program portfolio with stakeholders; managed/facilitate change schedules/communications and agenda.
• Presented strategy and plan of execution with approach and measured delivery.
• Provided Program Management oversight for effective implementation - QA and production readiness with effective accuracy;
• Build relationships at the highest level within each LOB, SMEs, Project Leads and management up the chain and Managed teams, driving strategic efficiencies, leveraging solutions across the organization.
• Cultivated and support a sustainable and repeatable integrated controls framework for supported Corporate Travel Cards Marketing processes, Compliance Testing to identify any weaknesses and remediate areas as required to mitigate future risk add proper documentation and adequate controls.

Confidential, New York, NY

Field Services/Client Delivery - Director

Responsibilities:

• Major responsibilities included identifying future key business opportunities and managing relationships; state and local government program manager, and hospitality health service businesses.
• Trade/back office - clearing, settlement and accounts.
• Managed and Implemented PMO/PgMO initiatives, architect of solutions; leadership for business and technologies;
• Led teams in BCP/DR engagements, IT systems remediation in Biotech / Pharmaceutical, finance NBFI; and CMS nationally.

Confidential, Boston, MA

Senior Engagement Manager

Responsibilities:

• Partnered directly with key business leaders and service providers; provided strategic solutions for business initiatives; consulted with multiple businesses on technical alternatives consistent with business strategy and best practices.
• Managed mission-critical systems, budget and staffing, and teams with multiple engagements and revenue valuation;
• Managed risk mitigation, capturing and analyzing data, build/strengthen CIP/KYA process and implement with confidence.

Confidential, New York, NY

IT Systems & Technology Director

Responsibilities:

• Managed teams of SMEs and provided leadership; IT operations, technical oversight and resource management
• Protected Health Information (PHI) across hospitality health service business lines; with revenue valuation.