Kimball J. Brown
Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (CA-CIB)
Staten Island,NY
24
years of professional experience
Results-driven Banking Operations Executive with more than 20 years of experience leading transaction banking, cash management, funds transfer, payment operations, and settlement services for global financial institutions. Expertise includes SWIFT, Fedwire, CHIPS, ACH, USD and foreign currency settlements, operational risk, OFAC compliance, and regulatory controls. Proven record of leading high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, improving efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and delivering exceptional client service in high-volume, mission-critical banking environments.
Work History
Transaction Banking / Cash Management / Funds Transfer Group Head (Director)
6 Years 11 Months- Direct Funds Transfer and Cash Management operations supporting the New York office and international branches.
- Lead a team of 18 operations professionals responsible for domestic and international payment processing.
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across global investment banking divisions.
- Oversee Fedwire, CHIPS, and SWIFT payment processing for incoming and outgoing wire transfers.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing complex financial transactions and client engagements.
- Developed and implemented risk management frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior directors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders to expand business opportunities in international markets.
- Manage USD and foreign currency settlement activities while maintaining operational accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain approximately 85% Straight-Through Processing (STP).
- Processing approximately 20,000 manual wire transfers annually while ensuring timely settlement and effective risk management.
- Strengthen internal controls and collaborate with global operations teams to improve payment workflows and service delivery.
Operations Manager – Assistant Vice President
5 Years 5 Months- Managimg back-office operations supporting Money Transfer, USD Settlement, and Clearing for U.S. branches using SWIFT, CHIPS, and Fedwire.
- Led three direct-report officers and a staff of 15 senior operations specialists.
- Overseeing Start-of-Day and End-of-Day processing for domestic and international payment activity.
- Provided operational oversight for ACH processing, check operations, and OFAC screening.
- Identified, documented, and resolved operational issues while communicating risks and recommendations to senior management.
- Directed staffing and workflow during business continuity and emergency situations.
- Managed hiring, employee development, performance evaluations, and departmental administration.
- Updated operational procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepared operational reports and performance metrics for executive leadership.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to improve service quality and reduce operational risk.
Operations Team Manager
11 Years 7 Months- Managed daily CHIPS, Fedwire, and SWIFT payment operations.
- Monitored payment queues, OFAC screening, and settlement activities to ensure timely processing.
- Managed Start-of-Day and End-of-Day processing for Clearing House and Fedwire operations.
- Oversaw a 24-hour customer service hotline supporting payment operations.
- Reconciled debit reports, MIS reports, and end-of-day settlement reports.
- Increased departmental revenue by 20% over a two-year period by implementing a same-day return fee program.
- Collaborated with Compliance to strengthen operational controls and eliminate procedural deficiencies.
- Enhanced risk management applications supporting OFAC and internal Risk Management requirements.
- Led employee education and implementation of Dodd-Frank regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated annual AML training for operations staff.
- Managed payment cutoff deadlines for international and high-risk transactions.
- Partnered with Account Officers to support high-profile corporate clients.
- Trained, coached, and mentored new employees while driving continuous process improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
Skills
SWIFT
Fedwire
CHIPS
ACH
Transaction Banking
Cash Management
Wire Transfers
International Payments
USD Settlement
Foreign Currency Settlement
OFAC
Banking Operations
Risk Management
Investigations
Compensation Controls
Accomplishments
- Led high-volume domestic and international payment operations supporting multi-million- and billion-dollar daily transaction volumes.
- Managed and developed banking operations teams of up to 13 professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Increased Straight-Through Processing (STP) to approximately 85%, improving operational efficiency while reducing manual processing and operational risk.
- Implemented process improvements that strengthened regulatory compliance, enhanced operational controls, and streamlined payment workflows.
- Increased departmental revenue by 20% through the implementation of a same-day return fee program.
- Successfully directed payment operations across SWIFT, Fedwire, CHIPS, ACH, and international settlement networks while maintaining exceptional service levels and regulatory compliance.
- Directed payment operations supporting $30–$50 billion in daily liquidity and settlement activity across domestic and international payment networks.
- Go Green Initiative - created a paperless payment environment in 12 month period.
- Project Success - creating dynamic interaction among Sr. management stakeholders for increased productivity among the management team.
Timeline
Transaction Banking / Cash Management / Funds Transfer Group Head (Director)
Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (CA-CIB)
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
Operations Manager – Assistant Vice President
MUFG Bank (Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ)
04.2014 - 09.2019Read More
Operations Team Manager
Bank of America
01.2003 - 08.2014Read More
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Business Administration
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