IT implementations

BCBS 239 Regulatory Compliance - Independent Contractor

Group Risk ID & Scenario Design, Run-the-Bank PMO

Coordinated Market Risk Stress Testing efforts for CCAR submission components, current and target state process flows, data mapping to FR Y14-A, review and challenge procedures, quality of content audits, BAU training materials, BCBS 239 adherence, traceability evidence archival, attestation process, and documentation requirements collection and authorship (Policies & Procedures, Methodology & Model Inventory Mapping, Methodology & Process Overview)

Led PMO Team for inaugural 2017 CCAR submission and contributed to foundational analytics and stress loss forecasting initiatives across Operational Risk, Market Risk & Infrastructure, Wholesale & Retail Credit Risk, Aggregation & Reporting, Scenario Management Tool, and Governance work streams. Created team infrastructure, project management tools and process standards, governance controls, risk appetite framework, quality of content standards for BRDs, SIT/UAT test scripts, and data source mapping to deliver on PRA, EBA, CCAR/S.165 (FR Y-14A/Q/M), FR Y-9C, BCBS 239, BASEL, and DFAST requirements. Led audit of project closure evidence to pass regulatory traceability audits of 525 project work packages.Led Program Team working across Finance, Risk, Governance, Front Office, and Audit to compile decision-worthy presentations for SteerCo, CCAR Program, CRO, and the Board. Instituted meaningful KPIs and ‘LEAN-ed out’ 20% of non-essential reporting.

Coordinated 2013 CCAR RWA forecasting year-end and mid-year submissions. Supported Capital Planning Working Group initiatives across Operational Risk, Market Risk, Credit Risk, and Legal sub-work streams including: (i) project planning, process flow diagrams, status reporting, issues tracking, risk identification, and remediation; (ii) creating presentation materials for executive committees; (iii) lessons learned, data sourcing and mapping, gap assessments, and testing; (iv) authoring Process Documentation, Methodology Memos, ancillary regulatory documentation, and MRA/MRIA remediation; (iv) auditing for traceability and evidence.

Expanded PMO team and introduced tools to manage a multi-year $146M Risk Platform Transformation Initiative along with 110 existing business-as-usual (BAU) program/project pipeline including data sourcing and Data Warehouse creation. (Products: Fixed Income Securities, Equities, Mortgage Backed Securities, Credit Derivatives). Audited projects for compliance with internal standards, FRB, and SEC.Established new processes and business case rigor to improve quality of content of requirements (BRD) gathering including the first people and process flows to identify gaps and system design flaws in order to create business work flow logic. Conducted audit of project management procedures, eliminated rework, reduced support expense, and realigned resources resulting in $800K savings. Effectively introduced Change Management and demonstrated the benefits of disciplined project/program management.

Led Regulatory audit initiative, established minimum quality standards and governance control processes for 200+ projects, reviewed 22,780 documents, created self-navigating SharePoint site and folder structure, and passed an OCC audit focused on quality of content of documentation, traceability evidence, and demonstrable risk control procedures. Managed IT project funding and approval process for the $120M Initiative Portfolio for all Risk Lines of Business.Managed Merrill Lynch Transition projects (Hedge Funds, Prime Brokerage, Limits, Consolidated Exposures, Credit Risk, Market Risk, Country Risk) including systems integration, hardware procurement, SIT/UAT testing, budget control, process improvement, risk analytics, BASEL II, and MRA/MRIA remediation. Projects delivered ahead of schedule and under budget by $122K. Managed a team of project managers across 14 projects on a $6.3M budget, delivered ahead of schedule and under budget. Instituted new financial budget controls for the PMO group reclaiming $890K lost by previous team’s budgetary errors. Ensured compliance with Regulatory Regulations, Internal Audit requirements, and risk appetite framework. Created profitability metrics, relationship data, and behavioral models for product/channel fit reducing cost per acquisition by 10%.Designed automated billing and performance reporting processes, resulting in cost savings of $334K.Established credit and operational risk impact and performance evaluation tools; produced web-based issues reporting and profitability models for account acquisitions through Banking Centers, e-Com, and strategic partnerships.Designed segment level testing procedures; documented multiple decision engines and E2E process flows; led cross-functional team to deliver process improvement for change controls and system implementations in connection with new products, services, pricing, and line assignments. Conducted audits for compliance with regulatory rules and legal directives.

Drafted marketing communications guidelines to provide product performance data; instituted global customer feedback process for real-time quantifiable data on market demand, product functionality, profitability, and user acceptance.

Director, Marketing Solutions & Product Management, e-Visa Payments (2/00-6/00)Developed electronic products & services (i.e. out-of-wallet authentication, e-wallets) to establish Internet competitive advantage, exploit revenue potential for emerging market, and mitigate fraud exposure for banks, cardholders, and merchants.ACH Product Manager (6/99-2/00)Saved 30% in software development costs by negotiating first third-party contract in Visa history – e-Funds (Deluxe Data) – for out-sourced software development (Oracle) that delivered single-service platform for processing electronic benefits transfers (EBT) on behalf of federal/state governments.Guaranteed Visa’s automated clearinghouse funds (ACH) platform capabilities and standards became requirements promulgated by Global Automated Transaction Clearing House (WATCH), thereby increasing transaction-fee volume by 20% and eliminating competition including winning a contract for global payments processing over SWIFT.As Director of Strategic Account Development improved member bank satisfaction ratings by 10% to 92% by instituting a business/technology issues resolution process, customized direct marketing support, brand loyalty and retention programs, risk management controls and performance metrics. Created cross training/development standards and materials.

Product Manager, Debit/Check Card Secured national online transaction processing platform by negotiating strategic partnership contracts with competing third-party ATM gateway providers (EDS, MPS, and EPS); managed technology and pricing integration.Managed vendor relationships with software developers Fiserv, XP Systems, Symitar, and Ultradata; increased revenue growth of debit transactions by 18% by introducing direct marketing and credit-screening programs.Card Portfolio Conversion Manager/Project Manager - Employee of the Year Award 1997Appropriated business from competitive third-party processors (FDR, Total Systems); successfully managed conversion of 6 million account card portfolios (credit, debit, merchant, and B2B), collectively contributing $5M in revenue. EQUIFAX CREDIT MARKETING, New York, NY Strategic Account Manager Consistently exceeded revenue goals for 8 years (i.e. 227%, 1Q 1994) by coordinating pre-screening and direct marketing programs of Citicorp, American Express, GECC, Chemical Bank, and EAB, contributing $2.2M.Established $1.5M new annual revenue stream by exploiting new market opportunities with consumer identity search products in insurance, utilities, education, and stock transfer administration industries.