Alexandra Braine
South Orange,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented professional with more than 23 years experience in financial services, including 10+ years as an editor and Supervisory Analyst and 10+ years in program leadership roles and communications creation. Self-starter with deep experience managing training and communications teams, and writing and presenting for senior management.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Operations
Citi Research
New York, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Global Head of Research Connect, with overall responsibility for internal communications and training
- Acted as first point of contact for Research and Sales management in creating communications on all new products, policies, procedures
- Managed a 10-person team across the Americas, Europe, and Asia
- Worked with senior Research management and vendors to design and build training programs for staff
- Acted as a liaison between Legal, Compliance and Tech leads in the review of regulatory concerns
- Provided program management, coordinating the delivery of Research content and services to staff and clients across Markets, Banking, Wealth, and Consumer businesses
- Managed the creation of a new distribution tool to push Research content to clients.
Global Publications Project Manager, SVP
Citi Research
New York, NY
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Worked with the Management Information data team to create analytics for strategy and decision making
- Spearheaded technical enhancements related to Risk, working directly with the Global Risk Manager
- Managed Research workflow redesign project, working with technology partners in Operations
- Created online resources for the Global Publications Team, promoting employer of choice initiatives.
Supervisory Analyst, VP
Citi Research
New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2017
- SA reviewed global Research products, across all asset classes, for daily publication
- Co-managed production of weekly U.S
- Portfolio Strategist and Bond Market Weekly publications
- Prepared revamped Publications training materials; trained new hires on process/technology
- Key player in the implementation of new global authoring system in Latam and North America.
Editor
Citigroup Investment Research
New York, NY
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Edited Research and Private Client reports for grammar and clarity, including annual TEN+ List
- Conducted new hire orientation sessions.
Senior Expatriate Representative
GES Centre, Ernst & Young
Iselin, NJ
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Provided program administration and oversight for client personnel on international assignments.
Assistant to the Physician in Chief
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Managed executive recruitment projects; compiled and edited Annual Reports.
Lecturer
Czech Technical University (CVUT)
Prague, Czech Republic
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Taught English as a Second Language; developed language curriculum; edited academic papers.
Editorial Assistant
McCall’s Magazine
New York, NY
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Wrote articles for highly rated Vital Signs column; reported on politics; evaluated manuscripts.
Ad Stylist and Freelance Reporter
Vineyard Gazette
Edgartown, MA
01.1989
- Designed advertising copy for weekly newspaper; reported on local arts scene.
Education
M.S. in Education with specialization in teaching English / intercultural communication -
University of Pennsylvania
05.1997
B.A. in English literature -
Yale University
05.1989
Irish literature, language, history -
The School of Irish Studies
Teaching English in East Central Europe -
Georgetown University
Skills
- Training Management
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Self Motivation
- Excellent Communication
- Team Leadership
- Internal Communications
- Communications Strategy
- Content Development
Honors Volunteer Work
- Women’s Bond Club, Nominated in 2023, Member of Mentoring Committee, pairing high achieving college students with WBC mentors
- Yale School of Management (Exec Online program), Awarded certificate in August 2023, Successful completion of 6-week course on Leading Effective Decision-Making
- Citi Women’s Leadership Development Program (CWLDP), 2022, Nominated to participate this global program for high-performing women with a goal of accelerating our development as Citi leaders
- MSS Advocacy Program, 2020–23, Nominated to participate in this multi-year program with a goal of developing and retaining Citi’s high potential employees within the MSS franchise
- Citi Research Diversity Council, Chair, 2020–22; Member 2019–23
- Citi Markets Women RISE, August 2020–July 2021, Campus and Lateral Recruiting Committees Member
- Citi Volunteers, Participated in Citi’s Global Community Day 2019 (Feeding Children Everywhere Food Packing Project)
- Citi Developing Talent Program, 2008, Graduate of competitive Developing Talent Program for professional development at Citi
- Upper Wyoming Neighborhood Association, Organizer of 2019 UWNA Block Party
Professional Licenses
- Series 3
- Series 4
- Series 7
- Series 16
- Series 52
- Series 53
Accomplishments
Women’s Bond Club
Nominated in 2023; Member of Mentoring Committee, pairing high achieving college students with WBC mentors
Yale School of Management (Exec Online program)
Awarded certificate in August 2023 for successful completion of 6-week course on Leading Effective Decision-Making
Citi Women’s Leadership Development Program (CWLDP) 2022
Nominated to participate this global program for high-performing women with a goal of accelerating our development as Citi leaders
MSS Advocacy Program
Nominated to participate in this multi-year program with a goal of developing and retaining Citi’s high potential employees within the MSS franchise (2020–23)
Citi Developing Talent Program
2008 graduate of competitive Developing Talent Program for professional development at Citi
Affiliations
Citi Research Diversity Council
Chair, 2020–22; Member 2019–23
Citi Markets Women RISE
Campus and Lateral Recruiting Committees Member, August 2020–July 2021
Citi Volunteers
Participated in Citi’s Global Community Day 2019 (Feeding Children Everywhere Food Packing Project)
Upper Wyoming Neighborhood Association
Organizer of 2019 UWNA Block Party
Certification
- Series 3, 4, 7, 16, 52, 53
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director, Operations
Citi Research
01.2021 - Current
Global Publications Project Manager, SVP
Citi Research
01.2017 - 01.2021
Supervisory Analyst, VP
Citi Research
01.2006 - 01.2017
Editor
Citigroup Investment Research
01.2000 - 01.2006
Senior Expatriate Representative
GES Centre, Ernst & Young
01.1998 - 01.2000
Assistant to the Physician in Chief
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
01.1993 - 01.1998
Lecturer
Czech Technical University (CVUT)
01.1992 - 01.1993
Editorial Assistant
McCall’s Magazine
01.1990 - 01.1992
Ad Stylist and Freelance Reporter
Vineyard Gazette
01.1989
M.S. in Education with specialization in teaching English / intercultural communication -
University of Pennsylvania
B.A. in English literature -
Yale University
Irish literature, language, history -
The School of Irish Studies
Teaching English in East Central Europe -
Georgetown University