Gabe Lopez

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Director, Model Orchestration and Optimization @ The Standard
United States
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About Gabe Lopez

Transformational, adaptive & collaborative team leader who is keenly analytical & an innovative problem solver in the functions of Actuarial, IT, Business, Risk and Project Management. 10+ years of working as a trusted partner and knowledgeable advisor designing, planning and executing successful end-to-end technology, pricing, valuation, finance, accounting and investment projections modeling system projects. Strategically mobilized teams of up to 50 people, driving results on multiple work streams for large scale actuarial system conversion/ technology optimization projects while expressing outstanding verbal/written communication to build lasting customer/client relationships. Agile director of dynamic shifts in resources & responsibilities within the technology, finance, banking and insurance industries including global finance, insurance, actuarial business and IT services & consulting. Spearheaded generative AI pilot program to identify best practices and use cases within IT development, Risk Management Operations and Actuarial Data Metrics & Reporting. Additional 10+ years of project management experience in non-profit sectors.

Gabe Lopez's Current Company Details
The Standard

The Standard

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Director, Model Orchestration and Optimization
United States
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Gabe Lopez Work Experience Details
  • The Standard
    Director, Model Orchestration And Optimization
    The Standard
    United States
  • Undisclosed
    Lead Actuarial Consultant
    Undisclosed Jan 2023 - Present
    • PolySystems and global actuarial modeling consultancy• Generative AI best practice and use case definition/testing project
  • Hays
    Actuary Analyst / Manager
    Hays May 2021 - Dec 2022
    Remote
    Responsibilities include:• Modeling Consulting & Compliance: Consult clients on global actuarial modeling and analysis on Prophet to PolySystem conversion project. Consult and implement on international product business needs for long duration targeted improvements (LDTI).• Project Management: Build monitoring tools for issues and enhancements to improve communication and decision making. Prioritize and monitor issues with vendor and key stakeholders until resolution.• Business Transformation and IT Solutions: Evaluate global valuation process and introduce IT automation tools and processes using Power BI and Power Excel tools to increase efficiency in providing monthly data and results quicker to global actuaries. Train IT and actuaries on newly built solutions to scale across regions and business products.
  • Usaa
    Actuarial Business Consultant
    Usaa Oct 2019 - May 2021
    Remote
    Contract with Jacobson Group. Responsibilities included:• Consulted on mitigating model risk within Moody’s AXIS and assumption models by partnering with Model Center of Excellence (MCOE) and model owners to execute on updating documentation and testing in adherence to The Fed Supervisory letter SR11-7 and Model Risk Management (MRM) policy/standards.• Facilitated Model Risk Framework within the first-line of defense and ensure actuarial models are properly documented, tested, controlled and are performing as intended.• Performed risk assessment, communicate gaps and supplement testing/documentation/implementation needs before transitioning final models for validation/review by MRM, including issue escalation and resolution during first and second line of defense.• Advised, advocated and assisted actuaries with solutions that drive model consistency, efficiency, and best practices within AXIS, Prophet, ARCVAL and other actuarial platforms including end-user defined spreadsheet modeling solutions.
  • Prudential Financial
    Manager, Business Risk Management
    Prudential Financial Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
    Greater New York City Area
    • Advised, advocated and assisted on solutions that drive consistency, efficiency, and best practices in finance processes.• Mitigated model risk by ensuring models are validated, controlled and are performing as intended as part of the first line of defense.• Interpreted and communicated Model Risk Management (MRM) Policy and Standards for model owners/users to implement a risk-based approach while mitigating model/operational risk and ultimately optimizing finance models. • Trained and assisted business, finance and investment partners to independently perform model review, testing and documentation including automation using innovative audit/analysis tools to control and monitor ongoing risk.• Rebranded and enhanced communication of the SharePoint site to serve the greater MRM community increasing transparency and usability.
  • Prudential Financial
    Associate Actuary, Actuarial Model Risk
    Prudential Financial Nov 2015 - Aug 2018
    • Analyzed, Designed, Planned Built, Tested and Delivered model governance plans within the Actuarial and MRM community. • Reviewed, interpreted and communicated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy and standards into feasible Standard Operation Procedures and guidelines while providing consultative support to model owners on how to document and test their actuarial/financial models in a controlled and efficient process.• Led domestic and international actuarial groups to comply with model governance and regulatory requirements by independently reviewing models, developing validation models and producing audit-able model testing/documentation as part of the first line of defense.• Researched and developed innovative modeling approaches to enhance the model capabilities and controls.Other responsibilities included:• Drafted and approved standardized project documentation and testing to properly implement hedging system infrastructure enhancements while driving for results and improving project team culture.• Managed matrix projects consisting of up to 50 resources for product and model releases and act as functional or business liaison between Valuation, Finance, Quantitative Analysis, Modeling, IT • Development and Operations teams ultimately improving communication and increasing ease and efficiency amongst the organization.
  • Prudential Financial
    Manager, Actuarial Pmo
    Prudential Financial Jun 2014 - Nov 2015
    Newark, Nj
    • Initiated, planned and executed Life modeling systems conversion team to move multiple antiquated platforms into GGY AXIS modeling platform and optimize the Actuarial Process and Technology corporate initiative. • Managed end-to-end reinsurance project with partners in the US and Japan and delivered a six-month, multibillion-dollar deal while adhering to internal and external strict regulatory standards and applying enterprise risk management framework.• Mitigated audit finding of significant control deficiency in current LTC valuation reserve process by developing and monitoring plans around Model Governance, Controls and Testing Standards for PolySystems platform conversion.Other projects included:• Developed projection and test models in C++, C#, VBA, SQL, Excel and XML for Individual Insurance following SDLC processes and IT project delivery standards. • Business/System Analysis that eliminated inefficient illustration systems and processes; and provided analytical and technological support to launch new web-based systems with increased functionality and usability.• Managed, monitored, reviewed and approved GAAP/STAT production process consisting of a team of 7 to 10 employees.• Worked closely with internal/external audit and risk department to define, document and implement regulatory controls.• Ensured valuation team was properly trained to support constantly changing market conditions and business demands while automating complex processes and controls during finance reporting deadlines.• Defined, tested and implemented a streamlined Asset Cash Flow stochastic risk neutral and real-world modeling inputs, outputs, calculations, and process to meet Capital reporting deadlines.• Developed and provided analytics to support senior management’s decision-making process including: Reserve and Greek impact/attribution analysis around capital market, actuarial, and policyholder data driven assumption changes.

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