Karen Russell Email & Phone Number

Strong organisational, multi-tasking & complex problem solving ability from years of combining COO functions, Business Management, 1st Line BAU Risk & Control, Regulatory Governance, Project Management, Product Delivery & People Management responsibilities across Asset Management, Wealth Management Front Line functions.Quickly identifies & understands complex problems & assesses solutions; proactive in decision making; takes ownership; escalates concisely & timely; creates cohesive working relationships; good social interaction; leads by example, Company values; loyalty, passion, high energyAchievements:1. Built a strong 1st line risk & control team for a leadding Inv Mgmt company - turned around a regulatory failing Dealing Desk; started a Financial Crime (AML) team growing to 11 people and obtaining zero failed reviews from 2nd & 3rd line for regulatory adherence; created a 1st line business support & process review team to ensure Investment Managers and Advisors were adhering to both CBAM procedures and regulations; implemented regulatory and technology projects from change into business as usual; consolidated market data spend across the firm to review and manage £3million budget. Skills: people management, lead by example, identified strategic problems, assessed solutions, took ownership, escalated timely and concisely when needed. 2. Lehman Bankruptcy. Took immediate control of the daily operational impacts affecting Private Clients during the weeks after Barclays bought out Lehman Private Client business. This then extended to re-establish Lehman as Barclays; co-ordinated and handheld the project of Private Bankers to new premises by strict rental deadline while working out my notice period as moved to UK. Skills: identify immediate problems faced, assess solutions, took ownership, made quick decisions, company loyalty. 3. Regulatory Project: Unbundling of Research and Dealing Commissions. Worked closely with the industry (buy side and sell side) over a year, through forums and smaller working groups to represent my company and ensure it met the new regulatory requirements by the strict due deadline. This regulatory change was not supported by Management in most financial firms and therefore left to individuals to “get the job done”. Skills: strength of mind and tenaciousness . 4. Dress for Success. Received Volunteer of the Year Award. Worked 4 days a week over 6 months on all areas of the charity. Skills: create cohesive working relationships with charity staff, volunteers and the clients who we looked after.

Listed skills include Mifidii Research Commissions, Product Delivery, People Management, Good Social Interaction, and 12 others.