IZZY ITU
Queens
Summary
High-performing product risk manager with 13+ years of expertise in corporate banking. Confident in ability to build and maintain relationships at all organizational levels with diplomacy, proven leadership, and emotional intelligence. Comfortable with managing teams and fulfilling role of a SME to senior leaders and regulators. Committed to continuous process improvement and team success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
VP – Product Change Management (Compliance Risk)
MORGAN STANLEY
08.2023 - Current
- Co-chaired Product Change Management & New Product Approval Committee to ensure effective governance and risk coverage.
- Established policies and standards for risk assessment and management of product escalations.
- Developed enterprise risk governance framework while providing strategic risk management guidance to senior leadership.
- Launched over 55 product changes and approvals in 2024, including generative AI tools for organizational use.
- Fostered collaboration with key stakeholders, such as customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to drive long-term success.
FVP - Treasury Solutions Product Manager
VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided leadership recommendations for risk mitigation through innovative product strategies.
- Communicated project milestones and deadlines effectively to team members.
- Served as subject matter expert for senior management, delivering comprehensive training on product line.
- Liaised weekly with 1LoD and 2LoD teams for operational and fraud risk evaluations.
- Attended national conferences such as AFP, NACHA, and Money 20/20 for industry insights.
- Developed product documentation detailing upcoming features for internal stakeholders.
Associate Professor – Enterprise Risk Management
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Instructed courses on Enterprise Risk Management, Information Technology Risk Management, and Strategic Communication for Business Professionals.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons to enhance relevance and engagement.
- Mentored students and alumni on career paths, degree requirements, and further education opportunities.
- Participated in alumni panels, delivering targeted career advice to attendees.
AVP - Product Manager
DIME COMMUNITY BANK
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Delivered ongoing leadership for commercial product suite, enhancing customer experience and minimizing risks.
- Identified and implemented product improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Conducted pilot tests of quarterly enhancements to optimize overall product usage.
- Developed strategies to maximize impact while aligning with strategic goals within risk appetite.
- Managed projects effectively, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining high-quality standards.
Implementation Manager
BANK LEUMI USA
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Facilitated onsite client training as primary contact for implementation activities.
- Managed multiple simultaneous implementations, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
- Presented project updates to senior leadership, highlighting successes and proposing solutions.
- Resolved customer escalations effectively, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
Implementation Specialist
CAPITAL ONE BANK
04.2013 - 08.2017
- Drove workplace productivity improvements through innovative restructuring as Advisory Committee member.
- Led team of 5 associates, promoting professionalism, dependability, and engagement during corporate meetings.
- Collaborated with top directors to present strategic initiatives in quarterly PowerPoint presentations.
Education
Master's - Enterprise Risk Management
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NYBachelor's - Business Administration
CUNY BARUCH COLLEGE
New York, NYSkills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
Affiliations And Volunteer Experience
- Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Professional Risk Manager's Int'l Association
- The New York Chapter - Risk Management Association
- Volunteer – American Heart Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Urdu
Professional Working
Punjabi
Professional Working
Timeline
VP – Product Change Management (Compliance Risk)
MORGAN STANLEY
08.2023 - Current
Associate Professor – Enterprise Risk Management
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
05.2022 - 12.2022
FVP - Treasury Solutions Product Manager
VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
03.2022 - 08.2023
AVP - Product Manager
DIME COMMUNITY BANK
07.2019 - 03.2022
Implementation Manager
BANK LEUMI USA
01.2018 - 06.2019
Implementation Specialist
CAPITAL ONE BANK
04.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor's - Business Administration
CUNY BARUCH COLLEGE
Master's - Enterprise Risk Management
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
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