Daniel Almeida, Cfa

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Partner | Head Counterparty Risk Management at XP Inc @ XP Inc.
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States, United States
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About Daniel Almeida, Cfa

Global executive with 20 years of experience across different industries (asset management, pensions, insurance, clearinghouses) guiding global risk departments and strategic initiatives to embrace best practices and governance. Bring expertise in first and second lines of defense and deep background of coordinating dispersed teams gained while leading major initiatives across 6 Latin American countries, Europe, North America, Asia. RISK MANAGEMENT► Developed and implemented all risk governance at ING IM Brazil before being promoted through a variety of roles culminating in the Head of Latin America Risk and managing teams across 7 countries.► Built and rolled out policies on critical issues for Central Counterparties (clearing houses) including default management across 6 operations. Coordinated diverse stakeholders across America, Europe and Asia and designed processes that addressed local needs and constraints.► Highly skilled in reaching consensus among diverse stakeholders around risk management best practices. TEAM BUILDING & STRATEGY► Innovated and patented a risk margining system being implemented at ICE. Guided team to create backtesting framework for evaluation internally, for regulators, and for clients.► Helped build the ERM team for AFLAC while driving high levels of collaboration with the risk teams in Japan.► Work continually to mobilize global teams around a streamlined approach to risk while ensuring the independence of ERM function. ► Maintained “open-door” style of relational leadership that fostered a team culture of innovation, excellence in execution, and employee engagement. Transparent communication empowered global stakeholders to connect, communicate, and resolve challenges together.SERVICE & COMMUNITY► Served as invited speaker at global events in Financial Risk, Latin America, Derivatives and Financial Regulation.► Cofounded a 400+ member Brazilian networking group and currently serve as board member on 2 nonprofits.► Member of KPMG South Region’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Steering Committee. Co-lead of KPMG Atlanta’s Hispanic and Latino BRG 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀Global Financial Markets ● Derivatives ● Central Counterparty Clearings ● Default Management ● Broker & Swap Dealers ● Latin Investment Management ● ESG ● Risk Methodologies/Process ● Regulatory Compliance ● Risk Monitoring ● Governance ● First &Second Lines of Defense ● Systemically Important Financial Market Utilities (SIFMUs) ● Collateral Management ● UMR Languages: English, Spanish & Portuguese (native)

Daniel Almeida, Cfa's Current Company Details
XP Inc.

Xp Inc.

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Partner | Head Counterparty Risk Management at XP Inc
Daniel Almeida, Cfa Work Experience Details
  • Xp Inc.
    Partner | Head Counterparty Risk Management
    Xp Inc. Feb 2023 - Present
    São Paulo, São Paulo, Br
    Reporting to the Global CRO, I lead the Counterparty Risk team at XP Inc and am the Risk Officer for XP US. Responsibilities include:- Onshore and offshore brokerage business (XP Corretora)- Broker-dealer & cleared operations with B3 in Brazil- Institutional and retail (PWM) offshore operations- Swap Dealer entity in New York- Collateral Management for the Global Markets BU, for both onshore (CGDs) and offshore (ISDA / UMR) operations
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  • Kpmg Us
    Director, Advisory | Regulatory & Compliance Risk, Capital Markets
    Kpmg Us Sep 2021 - Feb 2023
    New York, Ny, Us
    I was hired to support the growth of the FS Regulatory and Compliance risk team with new solutions focusing on Exchanges, Clearing Houses, Swap Dealers, and major derivatives users. Activities include:► Assisting Swap Dealers with their registration process, and implement the best strategy to comply with many CFTC regulations, including capital, margin, risk management and business conduct► Helping Swap Execution Facilities (SEF) with building a traceability matrix for CFTC Parts 43 and 45 to map data elements and new reporting requirements (the CFTC 2020 re-write)► Supporting large financial institutions, financial market utilities and other capital markets entities to enhance their compliance, operational, investment and enterprise risk management, and financial regulatory programs.► Enhancing firms’ compliance and responses to CFTC & SEC Swap Dealers’ regulations and NFA examinations► Member of KPMG South Region’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Steering Committee. Co-lead of Atlanta’s Hispanic and Latino Business Resource Group (SOMOS KPMG).
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  • Gxg
    Executive In Residence
    Gxg Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    GXG helps leaders and organizations activate growth strategies with confidence, leveraging the insights of people who have been there, done that.
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  • Intercontinental Exchange
    Director, Global Risk (Enterprise Risk Management)
    Intercontinental Exchange Jun 2018 - Mar 2021
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    As the Director, Global Risk Management, ERM Enterprise Risk Management, I report to the CRO (and previously to the CFO) while working to improve the consistency in risk policies across global clearing house (CCP) operations. Spearhead key derivative risk methodologies, procedures, governance, and regulatory responses while also serving as advisor to senior management regarding market and liquidity risk, backtesting, stress testing, financial safeguards, due diligence and more. Additionally, support responses to all regulatory bodies while serving as a risk subject matter expert for Finance and Audit teams.Most recently, I have been tasked with managing the Enterprise Risk Framework for ICE Swap Trade and was handpicked to serve as a member of our Climate Risk Working Group.► Developed and rolled out new policies on critical issues including default management and ensured global harmonization across 6 regions.► Improved the playbook to coordinate ICE’s global default management process. ► Partnered with Legal and Compliance groups to improve speed and quality of response to clearing members on due diligence questionnaires. After creating a new “hub” of repository questionnaires with coordinated answers, teams can now access prior year documents and comply with any requests quickly.
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  • Intercontinental Exchange
    Director, Quantitative Risk Management (Global Risk And Data Analytics)
    Intercontinental Exchange Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    I was onboarded to ICE to play a key leadership role in the development of a new initial margin system impacting European operations. Focus during this time was on interest-rates, energy, and equities. I led the Financial Engineering and Quantitative Research teams while researching quantitative models and delivering innovative enterprise financial solutions, counterparty risk systems, and derivative pricing tools for exchange-traded/OTC markets.► Innovated and patented the risk margining system being implemented in 2 key operations. Part of project leadership, which had matrix responsibility with Quant, Dev, QA, Risk, Legal and Regulatory teams and at times involving 40+ people in Atlanta, Chicago, London and Tel-Aviv. Created testing framework and ran weekly Steering Committee with President/COO and CFO to review status, strategies for regulatory approval and clients’ adoption. Won buy-in to execute after proving reductions of around 30% in required financial safeguards (initial margin) and approval from independent model validation. ► Established and maintained a high-performing team culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and open communication that motivated and supported a diverse group of global stakeholders.
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  • Aflac
    Head Of Asset-Liability Risk (Enterprise Risk Management) / Chief-Of-Staff To Global Cro
    Aflac Mar 2013 - Oct 2014
    Columbus, Ga, Us
    l was hired to help build the Enterprise Risk Management team and establish the ALM function/Global Derivatives Framework while improving coordination with the company’s risk teams in Japan. I collaborated on preparation for IAIS and NAIC ORSA (Own Risk and Solvency Assessment) related to activities in coordination with Risk, Finance, Actuarial, and Investment areas.► Unified global teams and created new opportunities for streamlined collaboration. While serving as Chief of Staff, I played a critical role in development of the first Global Risk Management meeting held in Tokyo. This, and the other forums I collaborated to organize, were key in facilitating improved coordination between regions.► Aligned global processes and policies regarding current/emerging risks and derivatives use leading to a new awareness of exposure enterprise-wide. Enhanced reporting, improved communication, and prepared group’s Risk Appetite Statement/related metrics.
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  • Advanced Global Partners
    Strategic Partner
    Advanced Global Partners Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
    AGP is a company that specializes in market entry and business growth strategy for companies considering expansion into Brazil and Latin America. During this time, I led a project to analyze the expansion of a large US-based consulting firm. This included conducting market analysis, identifying the best approach to entry (greenfield operations, merger, acquisition), and then supporting senior executives throughout the entire evaluation and decision-making process.
  • Ing Investment Management
    Vice-President, Head Of Latin America Risk Management
    Ing Investment Management 2008 - May 2012
    The Hague, South Holland, Nl
    I was promoted through several roles at ING culminating with VP, Head of Latin America, where I was tasked with leading risk teams in 7 countries. As VP, oversaw staff in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and Uruguay with dual reporting to the ING Americas CRO and the Head of Latin America. Served on the Americas Senior Leadership Team as well as all local Investment and Asset-Liability committees (ALCO). ► Led global alignment & integration of acquisitions while ensuring proper structure for risk teams ►Designed, launched, and chaired the Latin America Derivatives Committee with a scope including controls on market and counterparty risks, mitigation of operational risks, negotiation of ISDA/CSA contracts, and training/peer-group review.►Built one of the most effective risk operations within ING contributing to high valuation and successful divestiture.
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  • Ing Investment Management
    Assistant Vice-President, Canada And Latin America Risk Manager
    Ing Investment Management 2003 - 2008
    The Hague, South Holland, Nl
    During this time, I was tasked with ensuring regional consistency by elaborating Investment Mandates and Fund Mandates for Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and Canada. Additionally, served as a member of each region’s Investment and Asset Liability Committees.► Collaborated as a member of the investment team on all due diligence processes involving Latin America, including the acquisition of Santander’s Pension Businesses.► Effectively controlled all market and credit risks in insurance portfolios, pension funds, and third-party mutual funds by standardizing and monitoring legal issues and violations to Investment Mandates. Investment types/asset classes: Fixed-income securities, equities, structure notes, derivatives, private placements, and real-estate investments.
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  • Sulamerica Ing
    Risk Manager
    Sulamerica Ing 2002 - Jun 2003
    São Paulo, São Paulo, Br
    As Risk Manager, I implemented best practices in asset management and key ING policies and procedures for risk management and compliance at SAMI (assets around BRL 5 billion). Risk was a key area after ING’s 49% acquisition of SulAmérica Seguros and merger into SAMI.
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  • Ing Investment Management
    Risk Manager - Brazil
    Ing Investment Management 1999 - 2002
    The Hague, South Holland, Nl
    Promoted from my role as a Trading Risk Analyst to become ING’s first-ever IIM Risk Manager and tasked with developing and implementing all risk governance for the new company established in Brazil. Earned and maintained AMP-2 Standard & Poor’s external rating for IIM (highest rating given to an independent asset manager at the time) via skillful process coordination.
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  • Ing Bank Nv
    Trading Risk Analyst
    Ing Bank Nv 1997 - 1999
    Amsterdam Zuidoost, Nl
    Hired to monitor market risks for the bank’s proprietary positions spanning five desks (Brady Bonds, Eurobonds, Money Markets, Foreign Exchange, and Equities).
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Daniel Almeida, Cfa Skills

Derivatives Risk Management Fixed Income Financial Risk Capital Markets Investments Equities Financial Markets Asset Managment Asset Management Emerging Markets Bonds Enterprise Risk Management Latin American Markets Asset Allocation Latin America Mutual Funds Mergers And Acquisitions Hedging Due Diligence Team Leadership Counterparty Risk Pension Funds Trading Pensions Team Management Financial Risk Management Isda Alm Liquidity Risk Latin American Business Leadership Development Credit Risk Risk Engineering Investment Policy Staff Development Credit Derivatives Quantitative Analytics Investment Companies Institutional Investors Industrial Engineering Isda Negotiations Master Agreements Cross Functional Team Leadership Management Cross Functional Coordination

Daniel Almeida, Cfa Education Details

  • Usp - Universidade De São Paulo
    Usp - Universidade De São Paulo
    Mathematical Finance
  • Escola Politécnica Da Usp
    Escola Politécnica Da Usp
    Industrial Engineering
  • Colégio Rio Branco
    Colégio Rio Branco
    Elementary; High School

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