Executive Director
Greater Salt Lake City Area
Senior Vice President, Risk Management (2007 - 2017)Led global risk team responsible for thorough client analysis, risk management of trading and lending activity, and effective high profile relationship management. Authority to approve billion dollar transactions, final client ratings, trading limits, and ownership of most complex relationships. Oversaw all functions of the team including personnel development, recruiting, training, and escalation. Led in-person and virtual discussions with regulators to help educate them on our rating and risk management processes.• Selected as global committee chairperson due to trusted understanding of risk management, risk mitigation, and client management.• Saved $253M in capital charges as a result of improved risk management processes.• Chosen to lead establishment of new risk department in Salt Lake City given past experience and success developing teams.• 85% increase in analyst production from improved efficiencies and system developments.• Critical decision making and problem solving resulting in a 15% increase in certain business lines with trillion dollar asset managers.• Effectively managed and mentored analysts through vice presidents to help them achieve full career potential and multiple promotions.Associate, Operations (2001 - 2007)Led several operations teams responsible for improving processes and efficiencies, protecting the firm, and ensuring positive experiences for high net worth clients. Managed complex client issues through coordination of operations, sales, legal, compliance, and other global divisions.Associate, Investment Management (2000 - 2001)Conducted business development by seeking the acquisition and growth of client assets through external and internal relationship management. Executed flawless onboarding, investment management, securities trading, and ongoing client service.