Responsible for the financial and industry information in the shipping, precious metals and diversified credit team to ensure ongoing quality of the credit portfolio.In charge of risk analysis of new credit applications and amendments in order to provide recommendations for all credit authorizations Liaised with marketing and execution teams in Europe, Asia, Canada and the United States to collaborate on international credit applications and market information.

Responsible for the validation of all qualitative information included in the risk models for corporate banking and risk management. Ensured the models covered all major risk factors and that they were aligned to the overall Basel II framework and OSFI regulatory requirements. Performed a full review of the rating methodology for the bank's securitization vehicles, working together with the quantitative risk management team to analyze and validate the Mining, Oil & Gas, Wire-line… Show more Responsible for the validation of all qualitative information included in the risk models for corporate banking and risk management. Ensured the models covered all major risk factors and that they were aligned to the overall Basel II framework and OSFI regulatory requirements. Performed a full review of the rating methodology for the bank's securitization vehicles, working together with the quantitative risk management team to analyze and validate the Mining, Oil & Gas, Wire-line, Wireless, Cable TV, Media and Printing Sectors. My recommendations to include and modify key industry indicators were incorporated in the bank's internal rating models. Show less

Direct report to the CFO in the investment activities for a €1 billion portfolio of fixed income securities, funds of hedge funds, mutual funds and external fixed income portfolio managers. Managed day-to-day operations for a €400 million portfolio of fixed income securities. Responsible for conducting industry research, analyzing investment products and indentifying new investment opportunities. Responsible for all existing and potential new relationships with banks, funds, external… Show more Direct report to the CFO in the investment activities for a €1 billion portfolio of fixed income securities, funds of hedge funds, mutual funds and external fixed income portfolio managers. Managed day-to-day operations for a €400 million portfolio of fixed income securities. Responsible for conducting industry research, analyzing investment products and indentifying new investment opportunities. Responsible for all existing and potential new relationships with banks, funds, external managers and service providers. Designed an internal reporting system for the executive committee that allowed to calculate and review the daily performance of the portfolio against different industry benchmarks. Developed the investment policy for the company's bond trading portfolio and ensured compliance. Supervised monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting according to new IAS for our Irish subsidiary. Managed relationships with auditors and service providers. Show less

Lead Corporate Credit Analyst for a portfolio of national and multinational companies in the Media & Entertainment, Packaging & Forest Products, Food, Chemical, Consumer Products, Health Care and Tourism sectors. Followed: Grupo Televisa, TV Azteca, Grupo Bimbo, Kimberly Clark de Mexico, Gruma, Copamex, Grupo Industrial Durango, among others. Participated as a voting member for rating assignment and/or review on international credit committees within the sectors followed. Fostered… Show more Lead Corporate Credit Analyst for a portfolio of national and multinational companies in the Media & Entertainment, Packaging & Forest Products, Food, Chemical, Consumer Products, Health Care and Tourism sectors. Followed: Grupo Televisa, TV Azteca, Grupo Bimbo, Kimberly Clark de Mexico, Gruma, Copamex, Grupo Industrial Durango, among others. Participated as a voting member for rating assignment and/or review on international credit committees within the sectors followed. Fostered strong business relationships with the CFOs and top executives of companies in the assigned portfolio.Published industry research and company reports in both English and Spanish, and managed national and international financial sector press.Coached, trained and mentored junior analysts, ensuring they developed the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage business relationships and complete accurate credit analysis.Conducted business and financial risk analysis of US companies in the Media & Entertainment and Packaging and Paper Industries, while in assignment in New York. Show less