Senior Executive Leader with extensive expertise in markets, trading, risk management, and operational oversight. Proven track record in leading global financial initiatives, enhancing governance frameworks, and delivering stakeholder-focused solutions. Skilled in driving innovation, aligning cross-functional teams, and developing talent with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Known for steering high-impact projects that result in regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and profitability.PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW: I’ve been promoted through the ranks, based on a strong history of being first-to-market with new products and services, solid relationships, both in-house and external, and serving as a trusted subject matter expert. Earlier in my career, I worked as an analyst at Fannie Mae in the derivatives/volatility desk, then developed expertise in OTC clearing at Credit Suisse and transitioned to leadership roles with progressively greater responsibilities and challenges. Key contributions include: ▪ Planning, deploying, and managing development of client clearing services across global clearinghouses, including CME, Eurex, ICE, and LCH; and across asset classes, for global business that drove over $80 million in revenue per year in 2018-2020.▪ Leading the strategic design and implementation of a client cross-margin platform, including margin relief, dynamic margin, and auto collateral sweeps.▪ Building a wide array of products in PDS, including interest rate derivatives, credit default swaps, non-deliverable FX, and cleared repo.▪ Leading the implementation of ISDA 2021 definitions across business and functions.▪ Driving the strategic design and implementation of a client cross-margin platform, including margin relief, dynamic margin, and auto collateral sweeps.▪ Collaborating with developers to enhance derivatives clearing application functionality and robustness. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: As co-chair of our firm’s Black Professional Employee Network and member of the firm-wide Black Talent Advancement Committee, I’m working to support diverse leadership pipelines on Wall Street. Our efforts have resulted in 40 events per year at CS. I also make a point to show up for my teams in other ways, from one-on-one mentorship to providing timely resources. I enjoy connecting people who might not otherwise meet, in person, Zoom, or on LinkedIn. LET’S CONNECT: I’m always looking to connect with other professionals, in banking and other industries.
Listed skills include Derivatives, Capital Markets, Fixed Income, Interest Rate Derivatives, and 20 others.
