Debra De Acetis
San Antonio,USA
Summary
Seasoned leader in risk and program management with a focus on regulatory reporting, data governance, and analytics. Specializes in process improvement and business development, fostering team cohesion and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and drive operational outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Data and Analytics
GE AEROSPACE
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented risk mitigation steps following a failed internal audit of KYC process, enhancing compliance and operational integrity.
- Migrated KYC process from GE Corporate to a standalone program at GE Aerospace, including implementing a new tool set, process design, system testing, change management and enterprise-wide training.
- Developed testing procedure ensuring adherence to KYC policy and International Trade Controls (ITC) for contracting, billing, and shipping processes.
- Implemented and led a working group and steering committee to address issues, develop risk mitigation strategies and escalate issues for prompt resolution.
- Facilitated Kaizen Event addressing data quality issues in customer set-up, improving data linkage and enabling a comprehensive view of customer information across the enterprise.
Senior Director, Technical Product Manager
GENERAL ELECTRIC
12.2014 - 09.2023
- Translate business goals and end user needs into strategy to define the Customer Connect development road map.
- Initiated stakeholder management through the creation of a data governance council, steering committee, and proactive communication to ensure product strategy aligns to business objectives.
- Ensured successful companywide customer on-boarding/KYC and Master Data Management tool by setting strategy and prioritizing work across cross-functional team of developers, production support, and data stewards.
- Directed the implementation of Informatica c360 including data model and workflow design and implementation.
- Developed data dictionary and address standards, creating training material to standardize processes and enhance commercial effectiveness; implemented workshops and office hours to promptly resolve issues.
- Evaluated budget for saving opportunities and developed a model to distribute costs across ten business units.
Director Quantitative Risk Analytics
USAA
San Antonio, USA
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Led enterprise stress testing core team and sub-group structure, coordinating technology, run management, and model development work streams to enhance process efficiency.
- Delivered a tactical technology solution with improved accuracy and reporting capabilities leading to a more streamlined stress test execution closing 40 Gaps.
- Designed enterprise model risk management working group to facilitate implementation of enhanced model governance standards and aggregate model risk in adherence with Federal Reserve guidance.
- Managed data quality, governance, and controls work streams for enterprise stress testing, documenting data lineage and transformation to identify user interfaces, controls, and governance standards.
Enterprise Risk Intelligence Manager
GE CAPITAL, Financial Services Division GE
Norwalk, CT
12.2010 - 02.2013
- Clarified regulatory priorities by liaising with HQ, business, and IT to correct discrepancies, implement requirements, and streamline processes, completing 144 projects and closing 127 data issues.
- Led business unit risk team for CCAR and Y9C data collection and validation.
- Confirmed product alignment and loss allocations, validated stress test results, and reconciled with finance.
- Implemented data quality initiative across multiple functions to improve accuracy, prevent issues at source, and automate monthly update process, reducing reconciling items.
- Successfully submitted 2012 Capital plan resulting in GE Capital dividend back to GE Co.
Risk Governance Leader
GE CAPITAL, Financial Services Division GE
Norwalk, CT
10.2009 - 11.2010
- Streamlined monthly risk data submission process, including certification and reconciliation across two businesses, offshored tasks, and developed bank reporting templates.
- Enhanced data quality and shortened cycle time from 14 days to 10.
Risk Development Leader
GE CAPITAL, Financial Services Division GE
Bethesda, MD
02.2007 - 10.2009
- Drove AAA Data (Accurate, Available, Accessible) and Data Controllership requirements, closing gaps and establishing governance procedures, processes, and testing output.
- Automated the monthly transmission of data to the Integrated Risk Monitoring System.
Vice President-Risk Analyst
GE CAPITAL, Financial Services Division GE
Danbury, CT
08.2004 - 02.2007
- Administered and underwrote deals for five key vendor programs, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation for transactions averaging $10mm per month.
- Led the integration of Siebel Workflow, which involved gathering business requirements, designing the system, testing, developing standard procedures, and training users.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYMBA - Global Business & Project Management
University of Dallas
Irving, TXSkills
- Compliance/Know Your Customer
- Credit risk management
- Portfolio Management
- Data and Analytics
- Financial forecasting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Technology Implementation
- Process improvement
- Risk management
- Data Quality Assurance
- Management collaboration
- Resource allocation
- Business reporting
- Root-cause analysis
- Team leadership
- Master data management
Training
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (GE)
- Change Acceleration Process (CAP) Workshop (GE)
- GE Leadership Training: New Manager Development Course
- Advanced Manager Course
- Realizing Meaningful Change
Timeline
Director, Data and Analytics
GE AEROSPACE
10.2023 - Current
Senior Director, Technical Product Manager
GENERAL ELECTRIC
12.2014 - 09.2023
Director Quantitative Risk Analytics
USAA
01.2013 - 11.2014
Enterprise Risk Intelligence Manager
GE CAPITAL, Financial Services Division GE
12.2010 - 02.2013
Risk Governance Leader
GE CAPITAL, Financial Services Division GE
10.2009 - 11.2010
Risk Development Leader
GE CAPITAL, Financial Services Division GE
02.2007 - 10.2009
Vice President-Risk Analyst
GE CAPITAL, Financial Services Division GE
08.2004 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Rochester Institute of Technology
MBA - Global Business & Project Management
University of Dallas