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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario

Business Lead for Enterprise Risk Management Transformation responsible for the selection of GRC software across 15 streams of functionality including Compliance, FC/KYC, Insider Trading, Insider Threats, Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Control Assessment, BCM, IT Risk, Vendor Risk, PGP, Internal Audit

Ottawa, Canada Area

The Central Connector Transformation Project reconsidered EDC’s Business Development Organization in order to facilitate proactive support of Canadian SMEs entering global supply chains. The objectives of the project included investing in new business processes, roles, technology and International relationships by building a new corporate culture focused on connections.Tasked Performed• Directed EDC’s Business Transformation Project Team• Created the vision and strategy… Show more The Central Connector Transformation Project reconsidered EDC’s Business Development Organization in order to facilitate proactive support of Canadian SMEs entering global supply chains. The objectives of the project included investing in new business processes, roles, technology and International relationships by building a new corporate culture focused on connections.Tasked Performed• Directed EDC’s Business Transformation Project Team• Created the vision and strategy for Central Connector initiative• Utilized Lean Methodology for determining systemic weaknesses and future state possibilities• Designed the necessary infrastructure to manage the transformation/reorganization• Developed Stakeholder Communication and Change Management Strategies• Defined and implemented cost reduction programs• Developed new module within CRM system (Seibel) to capture business intelligence• Developed project charter, management plan, scope, budget, and resource plans• Chaired Central Connector Steering Committee Meetings with EDC Executives• Project delivered on time and within capital budget of $1.5 million Show less

Ottawa, Ontario

-Chair of the Country Risk Group responsible for determining EDC’s country risk position.-On behalf of the Group Vice President, accountable for the development of medium/ long term International Business Strategy in support of the achievement of EDC’s Corporate plan-Ensure the ongoing development and management of best in class operational processes across EDC’s 16 foreign representations. -Lead Tier I corporate Projects on behalf of EDC’s executives -Responsible for… Show more -Chair of the Country Risk Group responsible for determining EDC’s country risk position.-On behalf of the Group Vice President, accountable for the development of medium/ long term International Business Strategy in support of the achievement of EDC’s Corporate plan-Ensure the ongoing development and management of best in class operational processes across EDC’s 16 foreign representations. -Lead Tier I corporate Projects on behalf of EDC’s executives -Responsible for negotiating Memorandum’s of understanding with external financial partners Key Achievements:-Implementation of Country Risk Assessment Framework -Successfully led and implemented LEAN projects in support of Continuous Improvement-Established best in class forums for underwriting and business development community globally-Developed and implemented International Business Development Strategy-Developed emergency protocol for immediate corporate response to volatile political and economic events globally in order to manage EDC’s exposure and in market risk Show less

Ottawa

Accountable to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for developing and implementing operational policies, risk management methodologies, operational strategies, information systems and effective Back Office administration to support the Treasury department’s funding, investing and risk management activities.Managed the administration and settlement of trading activities including fixed income securities, derivatives and long and short-term debt instruments in domestic and foreign… Show more Accountable to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for developing and implementing operational policies, risk management methodologies, operational strategies, information systems and effective Back Office administration to support the Treasury department’s funding, investing and risk management activities.Managed the administration and settlement of trading activities including fixed income securities, derivatives and long and short-term debt instruments in domestic and foreign currencies.Responsible for the timely reporting of the Corporation’s investment portfolios, debt instruments and related derivatives. .Responsible for reporting and presenting financial information to Senior Management, the Board of Directors, Security Exchange Commission, Toronto Stock Exchange, Ratings Agencies, investors, and the Department of Finance.Accomplishments included the establishment of a risk management framework and the reorganization of business processes and job related duties in an effort to streamline Treasury operations in order to reflect industry best practices.Responsible for all cash management policies.Responsible for managing a staff of 11 professionals.Key Achievements:-Successfully developed and delivered custom built Treasury system for commercial paper and medium term debt instruments and associated derivatives capture.-Developed and implemented a real time accrual engine for bond and derivative treasury instruments with mark to market capability.-Successfully settled $40 billion in treasury transactions per annum including foreign exchange, investments, and short and long-term debt.-Developed and managed relationships with US, European and Asian settlement banks.-Developed new market risk management policies to align with Basel Capital Accord.-Successfully negotiated all major vendor related contracts in accordance with the Basil Accord.-Implemented US GAAP accounting standards for financial derivatives. Show less

Honors Bachelor Of Commerce, Finance, General

Ba, Economics

Bachelor Of Arts - Economics