Cristobal Raveau Email & Phone Number

Miami, Fl, Us

Miami, Florida, United States

Geneva, Switzerland

● Financial business partner bank wide for all budgeting, strategic planning, and financial reporting.● Managed an $80MM budget by directing a team of 2 analysts through rounds, financial reporting KPI’s, vendor relations, and forecasting.● Achieved $3MM in cost savings by conducting a comprehensive cost reduction program through uncovering redundancies, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, and cross functional team collaboration.● Delivered monthly bank-wide reports (8), including key performance indicators, variance analysis, and forecasting scenarios.● Led monthly procurement investment committee to executive management and global leaders, highlighting key financial drivers, assessing investment opportunities, and presenting strategy plans.● $2MM improvement in working capital by reducing timing of cash outflows through optimizing payment terms, invoice payments, and contracts.● ~3 days reduction in expense requests by implementing digital transformation and integration initiatives in the procurement processes through the use of Mfiles and Appian

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

● Responsible for $100MM in Management Fee/Intercompany expenses across all US by heading a team of 2 associates.● Oversaw the strategic allocation of +$100MM in Management fee/Intercompany expenses across multiple US locations, including Miami, New York, Dallas, and Boston. Conducted an exhaustive survey of 10K employees, meticulously analyzing data sets covering compensation, time surveys, office and technology usage, and occupancy statistics to ascertain precise employee costs.● Implemented targeted cost-cutting initiatives, achieving savings exceeding $10MM through strategic negotiations with suppliers and aligning functions with performance targets, optimizing budget allocation and maximizing profitability.

Miami And Boston

● Managed a budget of $1B for all decentralized, operations, and HR expenses, with a focus on overseeing the sensitive consulting budget of $100MM to ensure compliance, meet timelines, and adhere to budget constraints. Successfully achieved a significant reduction of YoY third-party expenses by $80MM.● $15MM reduction in future liabilities by leading team on bank-wide effort to reduce YE accrual risk by working effectively with cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders.

Greater Boston Area

● Developed and managed consulting database tracking over $100M in expenses throughout the bank while working with efficiencies, procurement, accounts payables, and legal teams to understand impact and future liabilities.● Prepared documentation for PIF/PIC (Procurement Investment Forum) on a weekly basis.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

● Co-founded and led the inception of an internet retail business specializing in women’s footwear and accessories, formulating and executing the company's strategy.● Executed day-to-day business planning and operations, built sales channels with local distributors and online channels leading to a 20% increase in inventory turnover.● Achieved $50K+ sales across 25 products, including custom orders for Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima.● Established key relationships with buyers in luxury boutiques in Miami, local blogging and editorial influencers, and retail managers including contacts with Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale’s.● Managed day-to-day business planning and operations, bootstrapping startup according to objectives.● Produced, shipped, and sold 500+ pairs of sandals in the first year, tracking sales and accounting through QuickBooks and Magento● Developed relationships with six raw material suppliers, two manufacturers, and various shipping contacts to secure supply chain.● Negotiated supply contracts with two manufacturers and distribution agreements with five boutique stores, offering a combination of wholesale discounts and showing proof of effective advertising.

Master Of International Business, Strategic Management / International Finance

Activities and Societies: Co-President of the Finance clubThe Master of International Business Concentration in Strategic Management.

Cross Registrant

Corporate Strategy - Creating Value Across Markets

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration, Management And Operations, Magna Cum Laude

Magna cum laude Summer Internship: Agunsa Miami