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HAMISH ALEXANDER

New York,NY

Summary

An innovative leader with 15 years’ experience helping companies create frictionless customer experiences, optimize processes and mitigate operational risk. Brings a proven track record of leading project, strategy, operational risk and servicing teams and aligning stakeholders to deliver compliant customer-centric solutions and outstanding business results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

SVP Program Management

Citi
10.2022 - Current

Working within the first line Enterprise Issue Management team, I designed and implemented the consent order Data Quality Assessment (DQCA) program through leadership of 8 contractors.

Selected achievements include:

  • Managed FLU relationships spanning C16 to C13 to ensure DQCA RBCM deliverables were met.
  • Drove data quality assessment and uplift of ~1,000 controls to meet data quality standards and reduce data risk.
  • Ensured adherence to DQCA program methodology through creation of a runbook, performing quality assurance and leading data quality control assessments and data lineage working sessions.

Director of Operational Risk

American Express
02.2021 - 10.2022

Within the Corporate first line team, I managed the new product approval, third party lifecycle management, and complaints risk processes through leadership of 60 global colleagues.

Selected achievements include:

  • Partnered with second line teams, including technology to risk assess and launch ~150 projects, including significant product launches.
  • Created ~500 controls to improve data quality and adherence to regulation.
  • Automated processes to reduce manual errors and improve efficiency.

Director of Strategy, Controls and Operations

American Express
03.2016 - 02.2021

Within the consumer first line servicing team, I managed a global team of ~400 colleagues with ownership of the acquisition servicing strategy, controls, customer experience and the call center.

Selected experience includes:

  • Led a global call center of ~400 colleagues to achieve and or exceed all operational KPIs.
  • Wrote the strategy that helped win back the JD Power Award, which included multiple technology and process improvements.

Head of Client Services and Customer Operations

Experian
12.2011 - 12.2015

Working within the Experian Credit Bureau servicing team, I designed and managed the credit bureau operations and technology from scratch. I was employee number 3.

Selected Achievements include:

  • Drove the design of the next generation credit bureau and disputes platforms.
  • Designed and led the bureau operations and ensured customer satisfaction and adherence to regulations

Various Amex Roles

American Express And National Australia Bank
01.2007 - 12.2011
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing multiple external acquisition marketing campaigns for UK ICS.
  • Managed Global New Accounts Call Centers in the UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain and Australia

Education

MBA - Operations Management And Strategy

Charles Sturt University
Sydney, Australia

Skills

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  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Operations Oversight
  • Process Improvements
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Quality Assurance
  • Performance Analysis

Hobbies

I am a marathoner. I've run the NYC, Chicago, Berlin, London and Houston marathons. NYC is my favorite. 

Timeline

SVP Program Management

Citi
10.2022 - Current

Director of Operational Risk

American Express
02.2021 - 10.2022

Director of Strategy, Controls and Operations

American Express
03.2016 - 02.2021

Head of Client Services and Customer Operations

Experian
12.2011 - 12.2015

Various Amex Roles

American Express And National Australia Bank
01.2007 - 12.2011

MBA - Operations Management And Strategy

Charles Sturt University
HAMISH ALEXANDER