Mayra Perez
Brooklyn
Summary
Seasoned financial services professional with 20 years in product management, risk management, and post-trade operations. Led product roadmaps and supported risk frameworks to enhance operational efficiency across cross-functional teams. Collaborated with technology and business partners to deliver scalable solutions that optimize settlement and clearing processes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Owner
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, DTCC
Jersey City
06.2024 - Current
- Prioritized product backlog to maximize value based on stakeholder feedback and market trends.
- Facilitated agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives for team alignment.
- Managed stakeholder communications to maintain transparency and alignment throughout project lifecycle.
- Analyzed user feedback to identify enhancements for product features, directly improving user experience.
- Developed user stories, acceptance criteria, and mockups for new features.
- Monitored progress against project timelines while managing sprints effectively.
- Gathered product requirements from stakeholders to define project scope.
- Developed and delivered presentations to effectively communicate product strategy and progress to senior management and external partners.
Embedded Risk Manager
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, DTCC
Jersey City
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Conducted risk analyses to enhance organizational risk profile, establish effective control systems, and monitor legal compliance.
- Facilitated team discussions to proactively identify and address high-risk situations.
- Supported the implementation of the risk management framework within operations and product teams, identifying key operational, market and credit risks in clearing and settlement processes.
- Performed risk assessments, monitored key risk indicators and prepared management reporting to highlight emerging trends and support informed decision-making.
- Partnered with lines of business to design and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies and control testing, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
Clearance & Settlement Operations Specialist
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, DTCC
Jersey City
08.2013 - 10.2019
- Facilitated daily clearing and settlement operations for NSCC, ensuring timely and accurate processing of high-volume securities transactions.
- Resolved settlement discrepancies through collaboration with internal operations and brokers, improving accuracy and reducing aged breaks.
- Participated in process improvements and system enhancements, conducting user acceptance testing and documenting controls to streamline post-trade workflows.
- Trained new staff on company policies and operational standards, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Processed and monitored ancillary services including mandatory and voluntary reorganizations, dividends, buy-ins, and UTC monitoring.
Settlement Operations Specialist
Bear Searns/JP Morgan Clearing Corp
Brooklyn
08.2003 - 07.2013
- Processed and reconciled daily securities and cash settlements, ensuring alignment between internal systems, custodians, and counterparties.
- Investigated and resolved settlement and reconciliation discrepancies, collaborating with front office and operations teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Ensured adherence to operational procedures and regulatory requirements, facilitating audits and internal reviews to support compliance efforts.
- Monitored intraday debit cap utilization and funding activity, managing participant settlement obligations to align with established liquidity and risk limits.
Education
High School Diploma -
William H. Maxwell Vocational High School
Brooklyn, NY06-1990
Skills
- Product backlog prioritization
- Product management
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Stakeholder communication
- Financial services & market infrastructure knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Settlement operations
Timeline
Product Owner
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, DTCC
06.2024 - Current
Embedded Risk Manager
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, DTCC
11.2019 - 06.2024
Clearance & Settlement Operations Specialist
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, DTCC
08.2013 - 10.2019
Settlement Operations Specialist
Bear Searns/JP Morgan Clearing Corp
08.2003 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
William H. Maxwell Vocational High School