Christine Rudolph
Nolensville
Summary
As finance professional, adept at managing diverse portfolios and maximizing returns through strategic asset allocation. Known for collaborative approach and results-driven mindset, with focus on adapting to dynamic market conditions. Skilled in financial analysis and risk assessment, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Portfolio Manager
FIS
08.2022 - Current
- Developed detailed strategic plans aligning portfolio performance with organizational goals
- Managed diverse investment portfolios to optimize asset allocation and enhance returns.
- Managed Investment Governance for a $50M+ development budget, ensuring efficient fiscal execution.
- Coordinated portfolio priorities across core banking solutions, increasing strategic alignment via collaborative roadmaps and capacity demands.
- Streamlined project management workflows leveraging Planview and Aha! to track progress and spend across the portfolio.
- Conducted monthly executive portfolio reviews, clearly communicating trends, risks and roadmap milestones.
- Collaborated with executive CIO and finance teams to optimize capital expenditure, reducing cost variances through rigorous vetting of technology feasibility and revenue assumptions.
Enterprise Program Manager, Business Operations
FIS
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Directed project management for key capital market investments across sell side products.
- Provided cadence reporting and delivered financial analysis presentations to CTO, business leadership, and product management, boosting decision making efficiency.
- Led human capital and KTLO software development projects analysis within global teams.
- Designed and implemented formal budgeting processes and training tools for product and development teams.
- Developed and implemented program management frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and project delivery.
- Created and maintained a metrics dashboard that provided real-time insights for CTO to highlight project status and trends.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex enterprise programs on time and within budget.
Manager, Global Trading Business Operations
FIS
12.2015 - 10.2018
- Led a team of five, including conducting performance reviews and assigning job tasks.
- Oversaw capital expenditure management for Global Trading, review, and execution of SOWs.
- Managed Project Management Office (PMO) reporting.
- Centralized purchasing and procurement, as well as vendor management, for Global Trading.
- Managed market data and telecommunications contracts and costs.
Team Lead, Business Operations
SUNGARD
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Led analysis and strategic planning for new business and product initiatives related to algorithmic trading, market data, and trading software businesses.
- Acted as the central purchasing and procurement lead for the global trading segment.
- Functioned as Liaison between business operations and technology.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices and professional development strategies.
- Developed training programs for new team members, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer.
Analyst, Business Operations
SUNGARD
03.2010 - 12.2013
- Served as Purchasing and Procurement Agent for a consolidated Broker Dealer.
- Maintained Capital Expenditure budgets for US/Global Ops. Managed Vendor & Client legal documents.
- Worked closely with Finance and Accounting to assist with forecasting and budget preparation.
- Led Project Management Operations for Tech teams for corporate reporting and roll out of new initiatives.
Supervisor, Managed Accounts
CALAMOS INVESTMENTS
10.2007 - 03.2010
- Company Overview: A diversified global investment firm offering innovative investment strategies, including alternatives, multi-asset, convertible, fixed income, equity, and sustainable equity.
- Senior Operations Administrator (Mar 2005 – Oct 2007)
- Operations Administrator (Jun 2003 – Mar 2005)
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
DeKalb, IL01.2007
BS - Bachelor of Science - Finance
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
DeKalb, IL01.2003
Skills
- Drives ongoing process improvement on all levels – daily operations, project management, and strategic implementations – to constantly improve efficiency and quality with a growth mindset
- Possesses outstanding Excel skills, familiarity with Agile Project Management, assists in maintaining data integrity across all internal systems, with a full understanding of all dataflow and troubleshooting
- Strategically oversaw products in a Banking business portfolio (Wealth, Retirement & International) and ensured alignment with the organization’s overall strategy
- Takes ownership for operational issues that arise, provides resolution and/or escalation in a manner with SMEs that considers the impact to both internal and external parties
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
- Planview
- Aha!
- Salesforce
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- PMC Level I and II, 2025
- Certified Scrum Master Prep Certification, 2025
- FINRA Series 7 and 63
Certifications
- PMC Level I and II, 2025
- Certified Scrum Master Prep Certification, 2025
- FINRA Series 7 and 63
Timeline
Product Portfolio Manager
FIS
08.2022 - Current
Enterprise Program Manager, Business Operations
FIS
10.2018 - 06.2022
Manager, Global Trading Business Operations
FIS
12.2015 - 10.2018
Team Lead, Business Operations
SUNGARD
12.2013 - 12.2015
Analyst, Business Operations
SUNGARD
03.2010 - 12.2013
Supervisor, Managed Accounts
CALAMOS INVESTMENTS
10.2007 - 03.2010
BS - Bachelor of Science - Finance
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
MBA - Master of Business Administration
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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