Leading the Enterprise Risk Management and Operational Risk Management efforts at BlockFi. Oversee the execution of cost-cutting, operational efficiencies and risk mgmt programs firm-wide. Increased operational efficiencies by 25%, streamlined & automated extensive manual processes. Building the infrastructure of ERM, instituting risk governance, leading the integration of risk management capabilities into daily decision-making, including systems, polices, methodologies and quantitative techniques. Guiding executive management, the board, and business operations leaders in building operational efficiencies, cost-savings, loss-control, incident management, and resiliency into fast-moving fintech operations. BlockFi is a leading fintech and digital asset financial firm, providing wealth management products for crypto investors, and powered by blockchain technology. BlockFi’s revenue have increased 100 fold, and is the only independent lender with institutional backing from investors that include Valar Ventures, Galaxy Digital, Fidelity, Akuna Capital, SoFi, Winklevoss Capital, and Coinbase Ventures.

Leading Consulting & Advisory Services and Guiding Senior Management on Executing Risk Oversight, Enterprise Risk and OpRisk Mgmt. Leading implementation of Risk/GRC Systems, Policy & Risk Tolerance requirements, major Operational Transformation efforts, Risk & Controls Assessments (RCSA), Third-Party Risk Mgmt, and Outsourcing imperatives.

Directors and Chief Risk Officers group (“the DCRO”) is a highly selective international network of nearly 2,000 Chief Risk Officers, Board Directors, and C-Level officers whose work is focused on the governance of risk.

The Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) is a professional organization focused on the "promotion of sound risk management standards and practices globally", and "the integration of practice and theory," represented globally by 45 chapters in major cities around the world. www.prmia.org

Advising and guiding Board members and Executive Management for this leading non-profit, financial firm on global Risk Management and Compliance. As Chief Risk Officer and Senior Advisor, leading the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs supporting FINCA’s global industry leadership, to assure its strategic potential and capacity for risk, and to protect its clients, brand and reputation. Role evolving from CRO & operational levels to Advisor in risk management, guided business unit leaders. As CRO & working with Board members, led the implementation of firm-wide ERM & Operational Risk Infrastructure. Acquired & implemented risk software & systems. Headed efforts to define risk appetite & risk tolerance, RCSAs, organizational strategies. Pursued a robust risk mgmt, compliance, internal controls and governance execution to manage market risks, credit risks, operational and strategic risks across FINCA’s global network, and its presence in 23 countries; Application of best industry standards and regulations, oversight of code of conduct, conflict of interest and compliance for global subsidiaries.Led risk assessments, systems, design of policies & procedures, and helping direct global efforts in digital/mobile-banking channels, SMS & payment systems and fintech partnerships in high-growth emerging markets. Established modeling & reporting for the measurement & mgmt of political risks; and leading risk analytics, global risk technology/systems implementations, risk governance, and anti-money laundering (AML) policy & programs across complex markets in over 20 emerging countries and jurisdictions.

Executive Director, providing consulting services, advice and organizational capabilities dedicated to the public sector, government and non-profits; developing and executing economic strategies, regulatory policy, governance, capacity building, outsourcing, and private & central banking services. Development of governance and risk management infrastructure, and policy execution for public sector, non-profits and education programs and academic organizations.

Senior Advisor leading execution of diplomatic efforts in Washington, with US authorities and with Mission of Embassy of Afghanistan, including working closely with Congressional leaders, the White House, Dept of State, Defense, Treasury, Commerce and with USAID, World Bank, IMF, OPIC. Senior counselor to the Chief Economic Advisor to the President & Chair of the United Nations Joint Monitoring & Coordination Board responsible for helping raise over $32 Billion in pledges from international donors. Leading efforts in governance, int’l donor coordination, economic development, central & private banking & institutional building.

Head of Risk Management & Compliance for State Street serving PIMCO's back-office operations and servicing the largest bond institutional investment management firm in the U.S., PIMCO, part of Allianz Insurance, run by Bill Gross (the “King of Bonds”) and El-Erian (who coined the term “the new normal”) with over $1.9 trillion under mgmt. Oversaw risk & compliance for back-office & investment operations. Successfully built the Compliance & Risk Management infrastructure for Back-Office & led Business Transformation/Process, Re-Engineering for extensive & complex operations, Middle & Back-Office Investment Operations & Large-Scale Technology; Guided Business Unit Leaders to Embed risk into business decision-making. Led advanced Operational Risk Management efforts, and reduced operations costs, errors & fails by over 18%. Headed compliance for 1940 Act, AML/OFAC, FinCEN, BSA, KYC, loss/fraud mitigation, forensic examinations, Code of Conduct, conflict of interests & regulatory compliance, led oversight of Regulatory Agencies, SEC, Fed, CFTC, OCC. Effectively managed people risk, staffing & budgets, and coordinated and assured mgmt of risks at one of the largest and most complex operations in the financial industry.Led risk oversight in managing client Service Level Agreements (SLAs), A to Z, front, middle & back office operational efficiencies & streamlining; Designed & Implemented In-House Proprietary Risk Systems. Led compliance for Trade Execution, Transaction Processing, Settlement/Confirmation, Pricing, Proxy mgmt, for complex products, FX, Structures Products, Commodities, Derivatives, Treasuries. Led significant new technology integration, & off-shoring efforts. Directing processes & technology integration & risk governance oversight for global operations of complex banking & investment clients: Allianz, Swiss-Life, AXA, SWIP, Seligman, GIC, Investec, ABN AMRO & SSgA

Head of Risk Management for PIMCO's back-office & investment operations; When Bill Gross (the “King of Bonds”) and Mohamed El-Erian (who coined the term “the new normal”) managed with over $1.9 trillion assets under mgmt. Collaborated & facilitated management and identification of risks across functions and departments; Headed risk & compliance teams, and engaged internal and external parties to enhance the risk and controls environment and integrate risk evaluation into decision-making across the organization.

Leading performance & risk management consulting services in business transformation solutions, policy requirements, implementation of enterprise risk systems and compliance systems. Successfully led management of key client relationships, helped increased client acquisition and market share by over 25% and headed key engagements & teams. Led client implementations for securities, investments and loans portfolio strategies, analytics, risk IT, ERP, capital & stress-testing, liquidity, IRR, and governance solutions for banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, mortgage banks & investment firms. C-level & board advice on strategic, firm-wide execution of investment & risk plans, and implementation of process re-engineering, technology, advanced tools and systems.