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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Saint Paul, Minnesota, Us

Oversee risk management for Finance, Treasury, HR, Marketing, and the Chief Administration Office. Execute RCSAs, develop and challenge KRI and KPIs, and ensure appropriate mitigation of risks within my assigned functions.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Spearheads assessment and identification of financial management risk within Corporate Treasury. Leads 15-person audit team and develops and manages $1.5M budget. Serves as Subject Matter Expert on capital, market, and liquidity risks for team and broader company. Recruits and mentors staff and promotes a team environment that values learning, professional growth, and confidence in handling complex projects. Presents reports to senior and executive leadership.•Presents complex audit findings in an accessible manner that drives improvements.•Successfully advises leadership on markets to increase assets.•Oversaw the completion of a 6,500-hour Capital audit, managing over 20 staff, assisting the CRO, Corporate Treasurer, Board, and other risk management leaders in accepting assessment output, and communicated results to primary regulators.•Assisted senior and executive leaders with identifying gaps to resolve for transition from a Category IV to a Category III bank.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Consulted with Corporate Treasury Business Leaders on risk strategies for the Investment Portfolio, Hedging/Derivatives Trading, and Balance Sheet Optimization. Formulated and refined robust risk management protocols. Collaborated to lead Business Unit Risk Management (BURM) Team of 25 members with an annual budget of $5.5M. Hired, onboarded, trained, supervised, evaluated, and mentored BURM Team; aligned team with strategic goals and fostered an environment of innovation.•Centralized risk governance and quality oversight mechanisms, ensuring proactive mitigation for market volatility.•Executed annual risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), thereby complying with regulations.•Established new Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for the entire Financial Management group, incorporating 100s of risks and controls from over 12 business units.•Spearheaded the redevelopment of 100s of controls and associated processes to better mitigate risk.•Cultivated relationships with Senior Financial Management Leaders, promoting alignment and a unified approach toward addressing Corporate-Treasury-specific challenges.•Collaborated closely with audit teams and regulators to maintain alignment with regulatory requirements.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Supervised assessment of and identification of market and model risk. Synced audit practices with market dynamics, emerging trends, and regulatory shifts. Championed robust governance structures to oversee model validation, prioritizing accuracy and reliability. Provided vision, leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Corporate Treasury audit teams of 30+ members and more broadly to the Truist Audit group to align with strategic goals and cultivate an environment of learning and innovation.•Ensured effective risk mitigation with comprehensive risk management strategies.•Collaborated with model developers and validators, instilling best practices to align with industry benchmarks.•Steered more than 15 complex audit projects from inception to completion, meeting set objectives.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Led critical audits on Model Risk and Market & Liquidity Risk Management, aligning evaluations with the standards set by the Truist MRM and MLRM frameworks. Partnered with Corporate Treasury and Market Risk Management to reinforce and upgrade risk management protocols. Enabled the professional development of audit teams, and offered mentorship, training, and leadership.•Led teams to perform and finish many audits with insightful results.•Solidified position as primary expert on capital markets, investment strategy, and model risk by continuously researching the latest shifts in auditing, banking, capital management, and Basel compliance.•Streamlined bank examinations by consistently communicating with senior and executive bank leadership, external auditors, and bank examiners.•Aided in executive reporting to the Board of Directors by developing audit strategies and goals and using data to offer insight into enterprise-wide risk exposure.

San Francisco, California, Us

Assessed enterprise risk controls across key sectors (Market, Credit Risk, Captial Markets) in compliance with BSA, AML, OFAC, CCAR, and Basel regulations. Guided a team of 20+ audit professionals through rigorous audit processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Provided thorough reports on audit progress and findings to regulators and senior management. •Adeptly delivered several concurrent highly complex audit projects.•Led and executed more than 10 highly complex audit projects averaging greater than 3,000 hours in size.

Paris, Fr

Managed and grew a diverse Agri-business credit portfolio with accounts ranging from $10M to $100M. Navigated nontraditional banking structures, such as Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and structured finance transactions. Cultivated strong relationships when presenting to senior finance committees. Cross-sold a diverse range of products and services to clients. •Regularly transacted in Agri-business portfolio with timeliness and high-quality execution.•Underwrote the bank’s largest initially funded transaction and secured approvals for commitments exceeding $300M.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Continuously aligned market analysis with evolving political and regulatory landscapes to decipher impacts on client sectors. Supervised the credit approval workflow, guaranteeing an efficient flow of information to credit administration. Managed portfolio of 15 Middle Market accounts representing $25M in outstanding credit. Cultivated the growth of commercial credits by refining underwriting and comprehensive risk assessment processes.•Adeptly forecast economic shifts, ensuring portfolio was positioned effectively against potential risks.•Devised meticulous pricing strategies for the portfolio, ensuring a prudent balance between managing credit risks and achieving the bank’s profitability aims.

New York, Ny, Us

Effectively managed the financial portfolios of high-net-worth individuals and business magnates, ensuring tailored investment strategies to meet unique financial objectives. Delivered astute investment recommendations and steered plan fiduciaries in the sound management of Defined Contribution Plans. •Fused securities expertise with a keen understanding of broader financial landscapes to guide clients in wealth accumulation, retirement planning, and comprehensive financial well-being.

Spearheaded rigorous financial and business analysis, paving the way for enhanced forecasting and insights into clients' corporate financial structures and cash conversion efficiency. Crafted compelling presentations for investment consortiums, collaborating seamlessly with company stakeholders to harmonize data representation and presentations.•Cultivated new business contacts, fostering enduring professional relationships crucial for sustained growth.•Utilized credit analysis acumen to drive decision-making processes, ensuring robust financial positioning for both bankable and non-bankable transactions, valued between $20MM and $100MM.•Delivered incisive project findings and analyses to prospective investors, playing an instrumental role in securing pivotal financing for multifaceted projects.

Spearheaded a $35M film finance portfolio, leveraging in-depth capital markets insights to strategically channel funds for burgeoning film projects, achieving a favorable YTD net return for investors. Conducted rigorous financial analyses to evaluate potential investments, optimize returns, and ensure the viability of each film project within the portfolio. Implemented robust risk management protocols, continuously assessing and mitigating potential risks tied to film production investments, ensuring portfolio stability and profitability.•Partnered with the manager of a $2M private equity fund, and actively assisted the Managing Director in the intricate structuring of loans for a substantial $90M trade finance strategy.

Spearheaded the management and growth of a $35M credit portfolio, scaling it to over $300M, with an impressive addition of $100M in new credit. Amplified portfolio growth by harnessing industry referrals, leveraging existing banking relationships, and tapping into industry contacts. Held a comprehensive understanding of the nuances in leveraged lending, structured finance, private equity financing, and capital markets. Ensured premium transaction quality regardless of complexity. Mentored junior analysts on loan underwriting. •Expertly managed more than 40 accounts, taking the helm of the division's most intricate relationships, each with commitments ranging from $5MM to $15M+.•Delivered top-tier credit presentations under tight deadlines.•Demonstrated impeccable risk management capabilities by maintaining a record of zero credit losses.•Collaborated with diverse bank divisions and legal teams, coordinating loan closures, funding, and unlocking cross-sell opportunities.•Actively participated in the bank's diversity and inclusion committee, while also championing the bank's marketing initiatives.

New York, New York, Us

Master Of Science - Ms, Global Finance

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology