Stephen J Pozzuoli
Financial Services Leader
New York,NY
Summary
Highly accomplished data analyst with a top-performing record of career achievements leading teams and managing platforms pertaining to data reporting & analysis and KYC/BSA AML regulations. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, exemplary work ethic, and ability to embrace challenges beyond scope of expertise to attain a goal. Hands-on, collaborative, and approachable leader with ability to foster innovation and empower teams to attain peak levels of performance. Highly adept at spearheading and overseeing high-profile projects, multi-tasking across varied platforms, and remaining calm in high pressure situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President - MI & Data Analytics
MUFG
06.2024 - Current
- Enhance data-driven decision-making for company leadership through comprehensive reporting and visualization, mainly Power BI.
- Design and implement ETL pipelines using Python libraries, ensuring timely and accurate data availability for analysis.
- Present complex findings in easily understandable format, enhancing stakeholder comprehension of key metrics.
- Conduct thorough analyses on large datasets, identifying patterns and trends to support strategic initiatives.
Senior Data Reporting Associate - AVP
MUFG
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Enhanced data integrity by applying meticulous attention to detail when reviewing and analyzing data maintenance processes.
- Utilized Python to combine large data sets from multiple systems to make it easier for downstream users to consume.
- Established new data reporting dashboards to fit daily needs of First Line of Defense via Power BI and Tableau.
- Assisted with multiple data lineage projects during system changes and enhancements.
- Supported efficiency and data integrity by monitoring control documentation of reporting procedures.
- Partnered directly with stakeholders across the bank to create BRDs to implement changes within our IT systems.
KYC Refresh Control Analyst
Barclays
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Managed daily assignment and control of Global KYC Refresh mailbox, including, but not limited to: assigning case work on ad-hoc basis, troubleshooting issues that arose as result of entities in non-compliance, and fielding general KYC procedural inquiries.
- Developed control framework around KYC Trigger Events, which was used to track most sensitive refresh cases. The process was developed and implemented within the span of a month to meet external auditors' deadlines.
Compliance Specialist - Associate
Nomura Securities International, Inc
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Ran KYC checks according to the Client Identification Program, which set out minimum standards for identifying and verifying the identity of clients to protect against financial crime.
Client Service Desk - Assistant Vice President
Barclays
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Helped to facilitate the wind down of the Barclays Wealth business in the United States.
- Created business plans to analyze and determine the most efficient ways to contact clients regarding the funds held in their accounts.
Client Onboarding - Assistant Vice President
Barclays
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed a team responsible for performing day-to-day CIP and client onboarding functions, including, but not limited to: Negative news searches, OFAC & World Check screenings, and Lexis Nexis.
- Immersed in data mapping and business requirement meetings with Pershing prior to the conversion, and tasked with performing gap analyses with the capabilities we possessed at Barclays and the goals we were trying to meet.
KYC Client Onboarding Analyst
Barclays
07.2010 - 03.2013
- Helped to remediate the population of clients that were acquired via the purchase of the Lehman Brothers wealth business, from an AML and Patriot Act standpoint.
- Performed regulatory checks and negative news checks utilizing multiple outside vendor services, including Alacra, OFAC, Lexis Nexis, and Bankers Almanac.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD 09.2005 - 2009.05
Skills
Data Analysis & Visualization
Python, SQL, PostgreSQL
Power BI, Tableau
Microsoft Suite
Project Management
Strong Communicator
Team Leader
Client Relationship Management
Quality Assurance
KYC/AML Regulations
Professional Licenses
Data Analytics Boot Camp - Columbia Engineering
Timeline
Vice President - MI & Data Analytics
MUFG
06.2024 - Current
Senior Data Reporting Associate - AVP
MUFG
03.2021 - 06.2024
KYC Refresh Control Analyst
Barclays
03.2018 - 11.2020
Compliance Specialist - Associate
Nomura Securities International, Inc
07.2017 - 09.2017
Client Service Desk - Assistant Vice President
Barclays
12.2015 - 01.2017
Client Onboarding - Assistant Vice President
Barclays
03.2013 - 12.2015
KYC Client Onboarding Analyst
Barclays
07.2010 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Loyola University Maryland
09.2005 - 2009.05
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