Christopher Gunther Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

I am a Bank Senior Data Analyst for the FDIC-regulated Industrial Bank. I sit in the risk department where I evaluate, test, and report on risk management practices and programs. My data skills and depth of knowledge of the regulatory requirements led to the enhancement of frameworks and policy that uncover risks at every level of the business.This role involves analyzing large datasets to extract valuable insights and trends in order to inform decision-making processes. This includes… Show more I am a Bank Senior Data Analyst for the FDIC-regulated Industrial Bank. I sit in the risk department where I evaluate, test, and report on risk management practices and programs. My data skills and depth of knowledge of the regulatory requirements led to the enhancement of frameworks and policy that uncover risks at every level of the business.This role involves analyzing large datasets to extract valuable insights and trends in order to inform decision-making processes. This includes identifying patterns, correlations, and outliers that may pose potential risks to the bank. I also write SQL code, assess model back-testing, and monitor the insights to prepare reports for the executive leadership. I facilitate compliance with these insights as well as perform aggregate and individual model risk assessments for operations proactively..A few of my recent achievements include:• Developed the framework and policy for multiple financial models for the institution.• Built model framework on FIL 2017-22 to optimize compliance to FDIC regulations and across the enterprise.• Identifies fraud risks with flexible models to uncover fraud within a high volume of credit applications annually.• Writes SQL code, evaluates models, and monitors for overleveraging to prepare reports to the board.• Determines aggregate model risk for the Bank and parent company of these models complying with federal regulations and provide recommendations to the senior leadership. Show less

Salt Lake City, Ut

After completing my MBA, I moved from investment banking to serve as a part of the in-house team of a privately held linen and uniform rental service business. I served as a risk associate who developed tools, analyzed large data sets, and built models to automate financial analysis and reporting.I was responsible for managing and streamlining financial processes, such as budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking. With the use of various software programs and my knowledge of finance… Show more After completing my MBA, I moved from investment banking to serve as a part of the in-house team of a privately held linen and uniform rental service business. I served as a risk associate who developed tools, analyzed large data sets, and built models to automate financial analysis and reporting.I was responsible for managing and streamlining financial processes, such as budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking. With the use of various software programs and my knowledge of finance and accounting principles, I was able to improve the efficiency and accuracy of our financial reporting.My role also involved collaborating with different departments within the company to design and execute strategies to maximize the profitability of the business. This led to me serving as the finance subject matter expert on multiple cross-functional teams providing risk insights. I also built a broader view of the business in the process which enhanced my ability to better guide the risk and operations for the enterprise.Results in this role were:• Compiled data, identified trends, and prepared loss prevention reporting and financial modeling initiatives for risk assessment for the companywith 180 locations across 14 countries.• Created tools to automate data collection and streamline reporting that exponentially saved time.• Reduced the fleet exposure and fraud by $375,000 through comprehensive data clean-up and validation.• Reviewed and reconciled financial data including equipment and capital investments to identify exposure.• Facilitated the automation of loss reporting for quantitative analysis for monthly and quarterly board review.Despite these successes, my role was eliminated in a companywide restructuring prompted by the impacts of the global pandemic. I used that opportunity to focus full-time on networking and pursuing the right next challenge. Show less

Salt Lake City, Ut

I joined the trading operations of the investment bank as an Associate in the National Margins group that served institutional and high-net-worth individuals in the Western Region of the US. During this time, I supported trading operations by resolving deficiencies, performing exception-based reconciliations, and managing initiatives. Additionally, I provided daily support to the trading desk, processed trades and margin calls, and assisted with risk management.My role also involved… Show more I joined the trading operations of the investment bank as an Associate in the National Margins group that served institutional and high-net-worth individuals in the Western Region of the US. During this time, I supported trading operations by resolving deficiencies, performing exception-based reconciliations, and managing initiatives. Additionally, I provided daily support to the trading desk, processed trades and margin calls, and assisted with risk management.My role also involved performing exception-based reconciliations and providing daily support to the trading desk. I effectively managed multiple tasks and prioritized responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. This included researching potential risks and preparing reports with recommendations to minimize legal and financial exposure.I also developed strong problem-solving skills through my experience identifying and resolving issues within trading operations. My attention to detail and ability to handle large volumes of data allowed me to ensure accuracy and efficiency in trade processing and risk management.Wins during this time were:• Worked cross-functionally to identify solutions to regulatory requirements with varying complexity and risk to the solvency obligations of the organization (i.e. Regulation T margin calls, FINRA calls, and house calls).• Analyzed complex data sets to identify patterns to mitigate risk for potential regulatory violations, fraud, and restrictive transactions.• Reduced the requests for extensions to regulatory issues and potential violations under FINRA guidelines.• Served on the team that implemented processes to collect over $6M in billed and uncollected receivables.• Established streamlined procedures for credit underwriting utilizing Visio to automate mechanisms. Show less

Salt Lake City, Ut

I was an associate in the FX Options Middle Office of the International Banking Group. I provided risk management analysis for investment operations serving institutional clients in this capacity. I also validated transactions by compiling, testing, and analyzing complex data. As a result, I frequently created models to uncover trends and risks in the operations.My role also included serving as a liaison between colleagues in the investment bank and financial services company. I… Show more I was an associate in the FX Options Middle Office of the International Banking Group. I provided risk management analysis for investment operations serving institutional clients in this capacity. I also validated transactions by compiling, testing, and analyzing complex data. As a result, I frequently created models to uncover trends and risks in the operations.My role also included serving as a liaison between colleagues in the investment bank and financial services company. I facilitated communication and coordinated efforts to ensure efficient and accurate execution of client trades. Additionally, I assisted in the development and implementation of new risk management strategies.In this role, I gained a deep understanding of financial markets, including foreign exchange options and their associated risks. The fast-paced environment required me to quickly adapt to changing market conditions and make informed decisions under pressure. I also developed strong analytical skills through my work with complex data sets and models.Results in this capacity included:• Advanced, maintained, and enhanced the risk control environment between internal and external stakeholders.• Identified and implemented processes to automate exception review that increased accuracy and speed.• Mitigated risks under stringent deadlines by validating trades and option expiries.• Led an 8-person team from concept through the implementation of the processes to improve performance including developing the metrics and creating the SLA. Show less

Chicago, Il

➤ Expertly represented Investment Managers with $74 billion of AUM in all trade matching issues with counterparty brokers to minimize risk exposure and deliver exceptional service, increasing client satisfaction and retention by 15%.➤ Seamlessly conducted incident management to ensure streamlined trade settlements, proactively designed and implemented trade streamlining operations, reducing the market risk by routing trades to match with agent bank.➤ Rigorously reviewed and implemented… Show more ➤ Expertly represented Investment Managers with $74 billion of AUM in all trade matching issues with counterparty brokers to minimize risk exposure and deliver exceptional service, increasing client satisfaction and retention by 15%.➤ Seamlessly conducted incident management to ensure streamlined trade settlements, proactively designed and implemented trade streamlining operations, reducing the market risk by routing trades to match with agent bank.➤ Rigorously reviewed and implemented updates to firm-wide databases which ensured proper trade routing for global equity trades, specialized in equity research and provided trade processing and account reconciliation services.➤ Assumed ownership and accountability of the collection, interpretation, entry, and quality control of investment data across an assigned pool of external investment managers within the traditional and alternative asset classes.➤ Successfully contributed to a staff augmentation model with by training new team members, delegating tasks, and ensuring data quality, acted as an investment data point of contact to assigned external investment managers.➤ Maintained and initiated new investment manager profile setup and input investment data from financial statements into proprietary databases, ensured timely, accurate and complete delivery to internal consumers of data.➤ Undertook periodic qualitative and quantitative audits of investment manager profiles in proprietary databases, completed investment data backfills and historical data reconciliation, prepared audit support document packages. Show less

Chicago, Il

Lisle, Il

➤ Facilitated the daily management of 11 domestic and 3 international listed Exchange Traded Fund index portfolios with daily cash and position reconciliation to published NAV, expertly utilized Bloomberg and Microsoft Excel.➤ Initiated monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual portfolio rebalances while minimizing market impact and trading costs to maximize tax-loss harvesting for proper asset allocation weightings, successfully reduced trading costs by 35%.➤ Devised operational strategy and… Show more ➤ Facilitated the daily management of 11 domestic and 3 international listed Exchange Traded Fund index portfolios with daily cash and position reconciliation to published NAV, expertly utilized Bloomberg and Microsoft Excel.➤ Initiated monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual portfolio rebalances while minimizing market impact and trading costs to maximize tax-loss harvesting for proper asset allocation weightings, successfully reduced trading costs by 35%.➤ Devised operational strategy and process optimization initiatives, rigorously studied trends that impacted investments and wrote cogent reports regarding economic and business changes that affected the value of investments.➤ Enhanced databases and protocol to assess trading activity within corporate compliance standards and determined valuation standards for illiquid securities in frontier and emerging markets in accordance with FAS 157 standards.➤ Designed, developed and implemented a highly effective database for eligibility of trading that reduced salaried hours necessary for specific tasks by 80%, proactively simplified and solved compliance issues with innovative thinking.➤ Ensured that client investments were secure and yielding expected returns, evaluated the performance of client investments including stocks and bonds, made recommendations to help clients improve and increase their assets.➤ Conducted rigorous analysis of financial statements and other financial information to determine client value and assisted them in making financial decisions, continually streamlined index portfolio operations and efficacy. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Data Analytics

Bachelor'S Of Science, Justice Studies & Business Administration

Activities and Societies: ➤ Business Administration Minor ➤ ASU Cycling Devils Mountain Bike Racing Team

High School, College Preparatory

Activities and Societies: Soccer, Track, Student Government