Armando GHERARDI - COO / Program Director,

Years of experience: 26

Startup FounderITC-level ExecutiveConsultingFinanceCOO

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Silvana Bice
Senior risk business analyst @LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
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Armando is an outstanding leader, manager and employee. Armando is extremely bright, very meticulous with great attention to detail while also able to synthesise the big picture and break down any pro...
Benitta Cherian
Risk Analyst @London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
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I had the privilege of working with Armando who was not only my manager but also the best leader I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.His exceptional leadership, knowledge,professionalism, and a...
Maurizio Morabito
ML Ops Team Leader @LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Armando, and I can confidently say he’s one of the most capable and inspiring leaders I’ve encountered. As a seasoned Program Director and COO, he has a knack for...
Stephanie Lao
Risk manager @LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
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I have had the pleasure to work with Armando in various project and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional professional who brings tremendous value to any team he joins. He always delivered h...

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Armando's Career Path

Jun. 2023 -
Jun. 2024

SantanderElectronic Trading Program "Darwin"

London, 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 tea...

Sep. 2022 -
Feb. 2023

Club826Independent Financial Advisor

United 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 plann...

Nov. 2016 -
Jun. 2023

LCHRisk Transformation

London, 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 adherin...