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New York, Ny, Us

New York , Ny, Us

• Provide expertise, coaching, and mentoring of Agile practices specific to the Product Owner role• Identify, communicate, and decompose business requirements into small, estimated, functional, vertical user stories that fit within a single iteration• Decompose an MVP into refined and prioritized features• Define functional and non-functional requirements in the form of acceptance criteria• Prioritize and sequence stories to maximize business value delivered while maintaining a sustainable pace for the team• Accept user stories as done throughout the iteration. with multiple define-build-test cycles• Continuous collaboration with Product Management Team to ensure vision, goals, and objectives are established and achieved• Participate in team and Agile Release Train (ART) Agile Ceremonies• Apply an Agile attitude and behavior to continuously collaborate with the Agile Release Train (ART), team and stakeholder(s)• Leverage Agile estimation, forecasting and economic prioritization (WSJF) tools• Make critical decisions regarding functionality and priority for the team with a focus on delivering value.• Use various tools including personas to guide design choices, empathy maps to help teams understand user needs, journey maps to describe customer experiences across the operational value stream & story maps to design workflows

Zurich, Ch

• Own the stand up, configuration, and customization of a new consumer and business payments platform with additional focus on Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) and High Net Worth (HNW) clients• Own maintenance, modernization, and enhancements of Business as Usual (BAU) payments platform • Build new payments and BAU platform in web and mobile (Android and iOS), managing full service from front end to backend• Lead the money movement initiative throughout the agile project life cycle from initial requirements to production delivery• Plan, create, present, and manage long-term roadmap, requirements, architecture, process flows, and development schedule• Create and own product backlog, including user story, feature, and epic creation in line with long term product roadmap• Lead teams of onshore and offshore developers to ensure high quality product delivery and functionality; direct reports• Conduct all agile ceremonies as scrum master, including daily stand-up, iteration planning, refinement, and demos• Build and implement ACH, Wires, Check Clearing, Mobile Check Deposit, Debit Cards, and Bill Pay payment rails• Lead API development and cloud integration, from architecture design to environment creation (including DMZ) through testing with both internal and third-party vendors • Manage internal and external relationships, including third-party vendors, SaaS providers, and contracts• Present product demos to key stakeholders, Project Overdrive owners, and cross crews• Partner cross-functionally with teams including AML, Client Care, Digital, Fraud, Liquidity, Mobile, Operations, Sanctions, and Web • Manage, action, and report on internal and vendor RAID logs

New York, New York, Us

• Own, manage, improve, and expand Piermont’s strategic Banking as a Service (BaaS) product, including client management, technology, compliance, operations, and marketing • Lead various projects to enable further operational effectiveness around Piermont’s BaaS product (e.g., including API implementation, support, payment rails, and new product rollout)• Own strategic relationships with Piermont’s fintech partners and advocate for their success, serving as a liaison across internal and external stakeholders to enable scalable growth. Cross-Border • Lead client implementation between client, technology partner, and bank. Manage relationship and implementation of new projects and products as needed• Perform Due Diligence on potential clients, vendors, and 3rd parties. Coordinate with C level to determine feasibility of relationship• Manage multiple projects to completion under concurrent rigorous deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment• Create and utilize key performance metrics (KPIs) and monitoring tools to provide superior results across fintech programs• Ensure open and candid communication horizontally and vertically, as well as troubleshoot on behalf of the Innovation team and clients, escalating key issues as needed• Design, monitor, and test effectiveness of policies, procedures, and internal controls

Gurugram, Haryana, In

• Support Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to improve risk management product (Sentinel) and workflow delivery tools (ServiceNow, SharePoint, Outlook, MS Access) while complying with evolving global legal and regulatory requirements• Facilitate global transition for all member firms to Microsoft 365, and internal updates to support 64-bit architecture• Lead and implement comprehensive Quality Control Project designed to improve analyst quality and consistency, increase efficiency, and identify self-help opportunities for clients• Lead and Manage all New Hire and Department Training, working closely with Directors and Cross-Functions to integrate new team members and break down departmental silos. Functional and organizational integration.• Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) while monitoring KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and feedback for Sentinel and downstream platforms • Research and resolve global independence, conflict of interest, and data management conflicts• Maintain data quality for Global Information Store and ensure sync across all global applications - Master Data Maintenance• Facilitate global risk process implementation & alignment; data governance & management; and business support operations• Create and maintain internal and external documentation• Identify and implement process enhancements and improvements• Lead and participate in special projects on an ad hoc and on-going basis

New York, Ny, Us

• Analyzed, improved, and standardized firm accounting methods, including accounts receivable, payable, documentation/reporting, and management of client accounts• Researched, tested, and implemented new digital platform to migrate firm finances and accounting• Trained management, legal/finance, and interns on use and maintenance of new system• Lead and manage day-to-day staff functions to ensure Associate's high performance, efficiency, and adherence to Best Practices• Collaborated with stakeholders and management on firm reinvestment strategy, planning, and execution to accelerate growth • Successfully improved operational efficiency, technological resource utilization, and implementation of client wellness program• Prospected and acquired Potential New Clients throughout New Jersey and New York areas; consistently exceeded quotas• Improved CRM methods and maintained contact with all existing clients, managing daily updates and support needs - client facing• Researched, compiled, and tracked case progress by contacting judges, banks, clients, opposing councils, and ad hoc entities • Implemented all improvements in accordance with strict legal and regulatory concerns

• Assisted with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Project Analysis and Cost Estimation• Relay and coordinate information between client, company, and union supervisors• Manage multiple short and long-term contracts• Direct vital shipments of resources to appropriate locations dependent upon immediate and long-term need• Adapt to continually changing client demands, environmental conditions, and technology• Supervise, acclimate, and pair new apprentices with appropriate journeymen

London, Greater London, Gb

• Completed competitive, invite-only investment banking training program• Discovered potential product enhancement by researching national and international entities• Co-created and updated comprehensive LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) database regarding buyer, seller, and issuing entities• Attained and utilized in-depth knowledge of securities to properly capture scope of entity operations within LEI database• Researched firm compliance with and certification of SEC and FINRA rules regarding various asset classes and investment vehicles • Worked with all major international branches including Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, and Tokyo to ensure product deliverables• Primary inter-departmental resource in completing ad-hoc projects and assignments

• Coordinated event logistics, marketing, topics, and speakers by utilizing functions within event management system• Compiled, prioritized, and communicated client business requirements in preparation for Model UN Conference Series• Managed and led an open forum aimed at education and progressive action• Trained inner city teens on a vast local to global program• Constructed and coordinated supervision for events• Consistently updated organization's blog and newsletter

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Aided staff with clerical duties• Created new-hire training manual• Delivered documents and supplies to appropriate recipients• Prepared event specific materials

• Established Constitution Plaque Initiative in Philadelphia• Conducted, gathered, and translated market research within the Greater Philadelphia Area• Created, designed, and implemented marketing strategy• Established various relationships with institutions, corporations, and individuals• Developed secondary strategy for supplemental products

Bachelor'S Of Science In Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), Finance

High School