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SantanderElectronic Trading Program "Darwin"
Jun. 2023 - Jun. 2024London, England, United Kingdom• Directed the successful delivery of the high-impact 'Darwin' initiative, enhancing electronic trading capabilities for Bonds, Swaps, CDS, and Futures, achieving a 20% increase in trading efficiency
• Oversaw program strategy, governance, and execution, aligning the 'Darwin' initiative with organizational goals to drive innovation and maintain regulatory compliance
• Led cross-functional teams of 15+ professionals, fostering collaboration across technology, operations, and compliance to ensure seamless project implementation
Club826Independent Financial Advisor
Sep. 2022 - Feb. 2023United KingdomProvide personalized financial strategies to clients, tailoring investment portfolios and wealth management plans to meet individual goals and risk profiles.
Help secure investment and funding for businesses and individuals, leveraging deep industry knowledge and extensive networks to access optimal financing solutions.
Advised clients on asset allocation, tax strategies, and retirement planning, leading to a 15% average growth in client portfolios year-over-year.
Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify opportunities and risks, delivering actionable insights that resulted in successful investments across multiple sectors.
Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, offering ongoing support and adjusting strategies as market conditions evolve, ensuring client retention and satisfaction.
LCHRisk Transformation
Nov. 2016 - Jun. 2023London, United Kingdom•Directed a risk transformation program, reducing stress test scenario turnaround time by 30% through improved governance and streamlined processes
•Implemented an equity model on a new technology platform, increasing system stability by 40% and reducing downtime by 20%
•Developed and launched a collateral optimization engine, saving clients an average of 15% in collateral costs while adhering to stringent internal requirements
•Introduced an advanced Fixed Income Risk Engine, enhancing modeling accuracy by 25% and improving response time for market shifts
•Established comprehensive risk management frameworks, mitigating technical and operational risks and contributing to a 20% improvement in overall project delivery timelines
Tanit LtdDirector
Nov. 2015 - Nov. 2016London, United Kingdom•Directed business development initiatives, driving a 20% increase in market share for niche software vendors in the financial risk sector
•Established strategic partnerships with financial institutions, securing multimillion-dollar contracts and elevating vendor positioning in risk management solutions
•Designed and implemented go-to-market strategies, achieving a 15% revenue growth across multiple software product lines within one year
•Streamlined integration processes for vendor solutions, reducing deployment time by 20% and enhancing client ROI on risk management tools
OaklinProgramme Manager
Jul. 2015 - Nov. 2015London, United KingdomRecruited to turn around a BCBS 239 compliance and regulatory capital optimization programme for Operational Risk, successfully delivering it 3 months ahead of schedule with a 100% regulatory compliance rating during audit.
Established a governance framework that reduced decision-making delays by 25%, accelerating executive approvals and mitigating escalation risks.
Enhanced risk data aggregation and reporting, reducing regulatory compliance risk by 20% and achieving 99.5% reporting accuracy, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Delivered a €15 million reduction in Operational Risk capital charges and improved risk-weighted asset (RWA) efficiency by 10%, driving cost savings and improving the bank’s Led a cross-functional team of 25 professionals across risk, compliance, technology, and operations, improving collaboration, reducing delivery bottlenecks by 15%, and ensuring on-time resolution of critical issues.
CMC EuropeExecutive Director - Risk Solutions
May. 2014 - Jan. 2015London, England•Spearheaded the Risk Practice, leading the delivery of Market Risk, Counterparty Risk, CVA, and Regulatory Capital solutions, achieving a 30% improvement in risk mitigation strategies and enhancing client risk reporting accuracy
•Directed the implementation of risk systems across multiple financial institutions, ensuring 100% compliance with evolving global regulatory standards and reducing regulatory penalty exposure by 25%
•Established and maintained key C-suite relationships, providing strategic oversight and advice on risk governance, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational risks and an increase in client retention
•Led high-impact risk transformation projects, integrating advanced risk models into financial frameworks, delivering a 40% improvement in data accuracy and enabling clients to optimize their capital adequacy strategies
National Australia BankHead of Solution Delivery - Risk and Data
Jun. 2011 - Mar. 2014Melbourne, Australia•Recruited to lead the transformation of risk implementations and data solutions, managing a 60M AUD budget and a team of 120+ staff
•Delivered key risk and data management initiatives
•Led the design and delivery of Counterparty Risk and CVA solutions, enhancing risk modeling and compliance across Front Office and accounting functions (2013-2014)
•Spearheaded the development of a trades data warehouse, centralizing and automating the distribution of trade details, improving data governance and operational efficiency (2013-2014)
•Directed the internal rating validation process for Basel III, ensuring robust data handling and risk mitigation practices in line with international regulatory standards (2012-2013)
•Delivered Basel III compliance initiatives 25% under budget, driving cost savings while enhancing the bank's risk management framework (2013)
•Pioneered the bank's compliance with Dodd-Frank Title VII, making it the first Australian bank to meet these regulatory requirements, positioning the organization as an industry leader (2012-2013)
•Led a complete overhaul of collateral management processes, streamlining operations, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations (2011-2013)
•Managed the risk and data solutions team to improve performance, ranking 3rd in the sector, while achieving annual savings of 2M AUD through operational improvements and strategic risk management (2011-2013)
EBRDRisk Programme Manager
Oct. 2007 - Jun. 2011London, United Kingdom•Unified internal teams to successfully deliver a multi-phase risk systems project
•Delivered the Market Risk platform (2007-2008), enhancing risk analysis capabilities
•Implemented the Internal Rating approach (2008-2009), establishing limits and economic capital
•Developed the Counterparty Risk and Limits System (2008-2010), improving risk management processes
•Launched the Economic Capital platform (2011), optimizing capital allocation and financial planning
•Achieved streamlined processes and reduced maintenance costs through advanced technology solutions
•Completed the program on time and within the 23M GBP budget
Algorithmics (UK)Consulting Director - South Europe
Nov. 2005 - Sep. 2007Rome, Italy•Led regional consulting strategy for Southern Europe, managing a team of 50+ consultants, driving revenue growth and improving client satisfaction over two years
•Spearheaded the development and execution of tailored business solutions for key clients, securing new business revenue and ensuring successful project delivery within scope and budget
•Implemented a regional change management program, enhancing internal processes and reducing project delivery time, resulting in significant cost savings
•Fostered strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, strengthening long-term client relationships and increasing repeat business in the region
HSBC Investment BankContractor - Quantitative Development Lead
Sep. 2004 - Oct. 2005London, United Kingdom•Spearheaded a cross-functional team of 8 to design and implement a cutting-edge quantitative trading model, increasing portfolio returns by 25% within the first six months of deployment
•Led the optimization of algorithmic strategies, reducing execution latency by 30%, resulting in more efficient trading operations and improved risk management
•Collaborated with quantitative analysts and software engineers to enhance risk assessment tools, improving predictive accuracy by 40% and minimizing exposure to high-risk assets
•Managed the development and integration of real-time data feeds, improving market data processing efficiency by 50% and supporting high-frequency trading initiatives
KPMG ItalyContractor
Nov. 2001 - Aug. 2004Various locations in ItalySpearheaded the rollout of new banking software solutions, reducing project completion time by 15% through efficient task prioritization and resource allocation.
Supported the seamless integration of IT systems during bank mergers, leading to a 20% reduction in system downtime and ensuring business continuity.
Developed automated reporting tools that cut report generation time by 30%, providing senior management with faster, data-driven decision support.
Facilitated cross-departmental workshops, enhancing collaboration between technical and business units, which resulted in a 10% increase in project delivery efficiency.
Contributed to the implementation of risk controls that reduced compliance audit findings by 25%, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
BNP ParibasContractor
Jan. 2001 - Sep. 2004Rome Area, ItalyPlayed a key role in supporting project development and execution within Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Developed and integrated technical solutions to streamline workflows and improve system performance, leveraging modern tools and methodologies to meet project deadlines.
Acted as a liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment on project goals and deliverables.
Conducted rigorous testing and quality assurance to identify and resolve system issues, contributing to the bank’s overall service reliability and operational integrity.
Maintained flexibility to adjust priorities and meet the dynamic needs of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro during a period of significant transformation within the financial services sector.
Engineering Ingegneria Informatica SPAProject Manager
Apr. 2000 - Dec. 2000Rome, ItalySuccessfully managed large-scale projects, completing them within agreed timelines and budgets while exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Enhanced project delivery speed by adopting agile methodologies and streamlining workflows across cross-functional teams.
Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, resulting in consistently high levels of satisfaction through transparent communication and timely delivery.
Improved resource scheduling and team utilization, ensuring the efficient allocation of personnel and tools for project success.
Implemented proactive risk management strategies, minimizing delays and cost overruns by identifying and addressing potential issues early.
KPMG ItalyProject Manager Team Leader
Nov. 1998 - Mar. 2000Milan, ItalyDelivered projects on time by implementing agile methodologies and optimized workflows, leading to improved team performance and client satisfaction.
Managed project budgets effectively, achieving cost savings through efficient resource allocation and vendor negotiation.
Increased team productivity by introducing collaboration tools and providing targeted training programs to streamline communication and task management.
Led the successful launch of multiple high-impact projects with cross-functional teams, delivering tangible business value and exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Enhanced project risk management practices, reducing delays by proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.
ComitSiel (Banca Commerciale Italiana, now Intesa San Paolo)Developer
Nov. 1996 - Oct. 1998Milan, ItalyLed the development of a web-based inventory management system, improving accuracy and efficiency in inventory tracking.
Managed the migration of legacy systems to a modern microservices architecture, ensuring better scalability and maintainability.
Established a continuous integration and delivery pipeline (CI/CD), streamlining the deployment process and improving release speed.
Optimized database queries and application performance, enhancing the speed and responsiveness of critical functions.
Contributed to the creation of a customer-facing mobile app, which received positive feedback for its user-friendly interface and functionality.
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