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Auckland, Nz

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Senior leadership role reporting to the COO. Managing 8 direct & 40+ indirect reports in the execution of strategic business change across 21 national locations. Tasked with management of the Capex budget, creation of a Project Management Office & an Enterprise Risk Office, to drive cultural, structural & technology change aligned to the company’s corporate vision. Through a Target Operating Model approach, brought cohesion to the business, establishing an overarching plan, coaching department heads, developing shared principles & realigning department initiatives with enterprise level objectives. Enhanced governance & oversight across reporting business units, & setup a foundation for future growth & success.

London, United Kingdom

Charged with guiding flagship high profile UK banking clients through complex & phased business transformations. With 50 indirect reports, overseeing globally critical strategic partnerships to deliver broad operational improvements through technology change. Worked with firms toward a Target Operating Model which improves client experience, ensures scalability, & results in extensive cost reduction. Focusing on operational efficiencies, through automation of process & centralisation of key business functions, while supporting user adoption. Driving the consolidation of newly acquired business, simplifying the vendor landscape, & ultimately delivering material improvements to profit margin.

Auckland, New Zealand

Operated on a wholesale equity sales desk managing $5B pa of discretionary equity flow across the ASX and NZX. Promoted after 8 months to Senior Trader responsible for ETF market making, global indices forecasting, and development and execution of automated trading strategies. Extensive involvement with investment banking and research teams, building block trades and driving IPO sales. Led a team advising Fonterra on their globally unique duel listed market trading mechanism. Resigned to further career overseas.

Post Graduate Study

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.)

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc.)

Ncea Level 3