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For a GCC based Fintech startup, project and product management of a cloud-native (AWS), 'always-on', FX pricing and risk management platform.

For a GCC based Fintech startup, program management of the build-out of a cloud-native (AWS) FX trading and liquidity platform; an advanced electronic FX liquidity matching platform for the United Arab Emirates. Liquidity Provider (pricing and orders) integration.

For a niche FX consultancy; Business Program Manager / Business Analyst for an eFX platform (360T) implementation – End-to-End direction of the program, from initial Business Case development, through BRD, RFP, vendor discussions, overall project plan and phased execution (including integration with Kondor+ for Front-to-Back). Target Operating Model for pricing and PnL. Budget, Stakeholder & SteerCo management. Development of the requirements for, and specifications of, a real-time FX pricing distributor – first client being a digitally native GCC bank. Integration with Liquidity Provider (pricing and orders).

- MiFID II Readiness- Various projects pertaining to the merger of NBAD & FGB into FAB – including transfer of staff to a shared services company, premises consolidation, technology integration

- Development and implementation of an FX pricing, risk management and STP infrastructure (integration with Murex and core banking systems) common to all bank channels – improving LOB profitability, reducing risk and standardising FX pricing; expanding FX pricing and execution infrastructure to Mobile and Online Banking channels. Substantially increased remittance volumes.- Third party development and implementation of an eFX trading platform – improving LOB profitability by expanding NBAD’s reach, increasing volumes and reducing brokerage fees via direct connection to liquidity providers. Integration with Murex and core accounting system.- Rollout of Murex (Front-to-Back) to several countries – including overall project planning, development of the Operating Model, training, trade migration, etc. Improving HO oversight ad risk management, facilitating increased volumes via STP and the offering of more complex products.- Deployment of the Murex module for enhanced VaR reporting and support of the Market Risk IMA initiative.

- Program / Engagement Manager. Global Middle-Office Reconciliation, Control and Evidencing Program. Scope included tactical remediation within the existing control environment, strategic stream planning and execution; status reporting; recruiting and managing a geographically dispersed team of four consultants. - Project Manager / Business Analyst. Payment Systems program supporting the bank's global expansion initiative. Development of a BRD to support an RFP. Interviews with stakeholders across IT, business and strategy; redaction into a document that supported the RFP. Development of associated data flows, function inventory and Target Operating Model. Mapping of current payments environment and development of future state architecture.- Project Manager / Business Analyst. Change-the-Bank / CTB Investment Governance initiative. Working for the Investment Bank COO and with Business COOs, Service Providers (CIOs, COOs, etc.) and their PMOs to ensure effective alignment of spend to business strategies; development of meaningful benefits cases and metrics to support investment proposals and monitoring benefits realization. Specification and development oversight (offshore team) for an Execution Monitoring Portal – integration with several project and portfolio management tools to provide a consistent and consolidated view of all CTB investments.- Project Manager / Business Analyst for a global transversal (enterprise) systems architecture project – primarily focused on Risk and Financial systems. Developed a common data and systems architecture for the US operations – system inventory, functional mapping, gap analysis with Head Office.

Ownership of key IT & Operations management functions, including: -Budget and expense – monitoring, cost allocation management, modelling, rightsizing and relocation initiatives; re-engineering IT & Operations budget process (reduce cycles)- IT EXCO – submissions, project & financials tracking, status reporting; re-engineering program packs and reporting- IT Strategic plan – business line and front-to-back alignment, presentation, tracking- KPIs – daily status dashboard, volumes, etc.- Procedures - co-author SDLC, SLA and vendor management procedures- Special projects included due-diligence for the acquisition of a financial institution in Brazil

- Development and support of regional Core Banking, Risk and Finance systems for the Americas; leading three teams, totalling 30+ staff. Management of multiple, cross-functional, projects running across business lines.- Integration of Line-of-Business / COTS vendor systems - including those supporting trading and broker / dealer activities, payments, commercial loans, trade finance, syndications, SWIFT, Cash Management, reconciliation and Compliance - to the core platform; ensuring consistent client and reference data, accounting entries, ledger balances and accurate risk and regulatory reporting.- Development, implementation and support of regional systems, including: - Reference Data system - General Ledger (multi-currency, multi-entity), Financial Reporting, Client Profitability systems - DDA / MMA core banking system; client billing (increased revenue by $1+M in first year) - Risk Management Systems – credit, counterparty, liquidity, market - Data warehouse – including contract and transaction data, balance; supporting RWA, management regulatory and P&L reporting - E2E Commercial deal capture system – pipeline tracking, deal pricing and interface to BO system - Core banking platform development and migration - Budget and Expense system - Regional platform rationalization: migration of Canadian & Panamanian operations to regional core banking system; decommissioning branch / subsidiary systems and closing data centres