Gonzalo Olaechea, Emba Email & Phone Number

Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

♦Responsible for the reengineering and implementation of the Operational Risk framework.♦Coordinate and lead Change Advisory Board Committee.♦Develop and implement Third Party Risk Management Policy. ♦Automate KPI/KPI using PowerBI and PowerQuery.♦Support Board of Directors strategic decisions making process based on Analytics approach.♦Digital Asset Risk Management Framework references: ISO9001/27001/ISAE 3000-1/ISAE3000-2/NIST

Montevideo, Uruguay

In my recent role as a Senior Internal Auditor at Banco Itaú Uruguay, I was responsible for executing and leading audit processes to ensure compliance and risk mitigation across various departments. My focus was on maintaining high standards of audit delivery in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, encompassing areas such as financial risk, treasury services, and investment banking among others.♦ Executed and led comprehensive audit work, aligning with IIA standards to enhance audit delivery.♦ Spearheaded audit planning, documenting process flows, and identifying key risks and controls, proposing effective mitigation strategies.♦ Facilitated pre and post-audit meetings with internal stakeholders, ensuring open communication and alignment.♦ Conducted audit fieldwork according to predefined approaches, testing and verifying the effectiveness of key controls.♦ Maintained transparent communication with divisional management, promptly escalating potential issues and delays.♦ Drafted clear and concise audit findings for management review, facilitating the tracking and validation of issue resolution.♦ Covered a broad spectrum of areas including Financial Risk, Treasury Services, Credit Risk, and Investment Banking.♦ Played a key role in issue tracking and validation of findings closure, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

During my tenure as a Senior Operational Risk Analyst at Banco Itaú Argentina, I was instrumental in developing and validating risk matrices and frameworks to enhance risk visibility and compliance. My role entailed designing and implementing controls in accordance with various regulations, and leading the operational risk committees for Asset Management and Wealth Management.♦ Developed and validated Risk Matrix with management to assess and enhance visibility of operational risks.♦ Conducted annual reviews of the Risk Framework and internal policies to ensure alignment with the bank's risk appetite.♦ Designed and implemented controls in compliance with IMA/SOX/Volcker Rule/FATCA-CRS regulations.♦ Led the design and validation of Business Resilience/Continuity plans, including risk assessment and strategy development.♦ Analyzed and validated process flows and risk assessments for new products and strategies, ensuring comprehensive risk management.♦ Strengthened the bank's risk culture through targeted operational risk training and culture initiatives.♦ Took charge of implementing ITGC control frameworks to safeguard information integrity and accessibility.♦ Led the Operational Risk Committee for Asset Management and Wealth Management, driving risk mitigation strategies.

Argentina

In my role as a Senior Credit Risk Specialist at Banco Itaú Argentina, I was at the forefront of enhancing credit risk management through the development and application of advanced modelling techniques. My expertise in predictive modeling and risk assessment strategies significantly contributed to minimizing potential credit losses and optimizing the bank’s credit portfolio.♦ Developed advanced credit risk models, including Decision Trees and Gradient Boosting, to predict potential credit losses, achieving up to a 21.3% forecast accuracy.♦ Utilized regression and logistic models to refine customer segmentation and maintain portfolio risk within desired thresholds.♦ Optimized decision algorithms for faster credit solution approvals, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.♦ Updated and developed Expected Loss Credit Risk Models, including PD (Probability of Default), LGD (Loss Given Default), and EAD (Exposure at Default).♦ Executed monthly credit risk monitoring tasks, encompassing risk appetite monitoring and retail expected loss calculations.♦ Calculated credit risk exposure for new commercial initiatives, ensuring comprehensive risk management across various financial products.♦ Led the update of decision algorithms, streamlining the approval process for credit solutions and improving decision accuracy.♦ Enhanced portfolio risk management by developing predictive models for various segments, ensuring optimal risk-reward balance.

Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana / Comunitat Valenciana, España

As a Freelance Credit Risk Consultant, I specialized in developing bespoke credit scoring models for SMEs, optimizing credit policies, and improving portfolio performance. My analytical approach and risk management strategies enabled clients to better predict future delinquencies and make informed credit decisions.♦ Designed and implemented credit scoring models using logistic regression to accurately predict future delinquencies.♦ Provided tailored consultancy services to SMEs, enhancing their credit policies and portfolio performance.♦ Developed strategies for optimizing credit policies, resulting in improved risk management and decision-making processes.♦ Leveraged advanced analytics to offer comprehensive risk assessment solutions, enabling clients to minimize losses.♦ Worked closely with clients to understand their unique needs, delivering customized risk management solutions.♦ Applied predictive analytics to support SMEs in making informed lending decisions and managing credit risks effectively.♦ Contributed to the enhancement of portfolio performance through the strategic adjustment of credit policies.♦ Fostered strong client relationships, ensuring that all risk management solutions were aligned with their business objectives.

Argentina

As a Decision Science Modelling Analyst at Banco Santander in Argentina, I was immersed in the intricate world of financial analytics and risk management. My role was pivotal in enhancing decision-making processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the optimization of business strategies. My experience spanned across various domains, from updating admission models to designing sophisticated segmentation strategies, all while leveraging advanced tools like Oracle, Visual Fox Pro, and Excel. This journey has not only enriched my analytical capabilities but also my ability to navigate through complex financial landscapes with agility and precision.♦Responsible for continually updating admission models for Business, aligning with regulatory requirements and the bank's risk appetite.♦Addressing and resolving internal incidences related to specific cases, ensuring a swift and efficient process.♦Automating decision-making processes for the Small Loan Center, handling loans exceeding $2 million, to enhance operational efficiency.♦Adapting models to align with new business campaigns, ensuring they are tailored to meet evolving business needs.♦Designing innovative models for portfolio segmentation, improving risk assessment and management strategies.♦Utilizing a range of tools including Oracle, Visual Fox Pro, Excel, and StrategyWare to execute tasks effectively.♦Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure models are integrated seamlessly into business processes.♦Contributing to the development of strategies that significantly improved decision-making processes and business outcomes.

Executive Mba, Administración Y Gestión De Empresas, General, B+ (183/220). Clase 2021

Activities and Societies: ▪ M&A ▪ Financial Analysis / Asset Management ▪ Corporate Finance / Investment Banking ▪ Business Analytics.

Licenciatura En Administración Y Dirección De Empresas ( Ade), Administración Y Gestión De Empresas, General, Graduado Top 15%. Clase 2012

My undergraduate studies at Universidad de Alicante laid the foundational stone of my career in the finance sector. Situated.

Summer English Program, Inglés, Passed

Participating in the Summer English Program at St Giles School in Cambridge was a remarkable opportunity to immerse myself in the English.

Licenciatura En Administración, Admistración De Empresas, 7.5

My academic journey at the University of Buenos Aires in the field of Business Administration was a transformative experience that laid.

Máster En Unión Europea, European Union, Cum Laude

Pursuing a Master's in European Union at Instituto Europeo was an enlightening journey into the intricate workings of the EU, its laws.