Strategic and visionary financial services executive with more than 25 years of experience in securities, banking, and some exposure to insurance at leading international financial institutions who understands the value of honesty, accountability and trust in a business environment. Credit trained at a blue-chip globally recognized program. Wide experience building and developing both wholesale banking, institutional and retail securities sales teams, securities operational and supervisory teams and building organizations from the ground up. Will lead, direct and manage both people and operations to high standards of performance. Capable of identifying opportunities, developing clear strategic objectives that accommodate current and future organizational needs, and measuring achievement over time. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act tactically while being able to get others to buy into his ideas, concepts, and values while building and maintaining a positive, productive and enterprising environment. Consistently raises the bar by implementing new initiatives while preserving the basic values of integrity, openness, customer service, and results.Very strong negotiation, technical, and interpersonal skills. Sound leadership skills and demonstrable change management and corporate vision communication skills. Able to hit the ground running with ideas and be receptive of the ideas of others. Well versed in operating in complex and difficult regulatory environments and exceeding at meeting new/incremental regulatory standards within very tight time schedules. Recognized as a quick learner, team player, and an “idea person” who challenges traditional ways of conducting business and is willing to take calculated risks. Demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism and able to step into turnaround situations in a successful way. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.