
Dynamic Foreign Currency Control Director with extensive experience at Morgan Stanley, adept at driving strategic initiatives and enhancing daily workflows. Proven track record in operational excellence and team leadership, complemented by strong analytical skills and effective communication. Skilled in compliance and risk management, with a focus on delivering impactful training programs.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
• Directed strategic initiatives to strengthen client engagement across financial services.
• Led cross-functional teams in implementing new operational solutions.
• Partnered with senior management to shape long-term business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Reviewed and approved daily foreign currency wire transactions.
• Approved book-entry transfers between internal firm accounts on a daily basis.
• Served as direct supervisor and primary point of contact for the team.
• Managed escalations and communicated key issues to senior leadership.
• Designed and delivered training programs to improve team performance and operational efficiency.
• Conducted annual performance reviews and provided ongoing coaching and development.
• Facilitated regular meetings with department leaders to track progress on strategic priorities.
• Developed and maintained policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Coordinated schedules and timelines for multiple business systems projects from kickoff through installation
• Served as the main point of contact between internal teams, vendors, and clients to keep projects on track
• Maintained detailed project documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Transitioned completed jobs to purchasing and monitored progress through fulfillment
• Oversaw installations to ensure smooth execution and handled any change orders as needed
• Processed incoming and outgoing domestic and international wire transfers
• Initiated and reviewed foreign currency wires (USD and FX)
• Monitored wire activity and account transactions for potential fraud
• Partnered closely with the fraud team to mitigate risk and resolve suspicious activity
• Processed daily overdrafts, rejected ACH items, and non-post transaction corrections
• Managed branch vault cash orders and processed cash letter adjustments
• Performed daily general ledger reconciliations
• Conducted new account reviews to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Processed daily outgoing domestic and international wires for consumer and business accounts
• Executed foreign currency wires in both USD and FX
• Reviewed and verified incoming and outgoing wire activity
• Worked with investigations teams to resolve fraud-related matters
• Built and maintained wire templates in accordance with Treasury Management guidelines
• Opened and serviced retail deposit accounts
• Originated secured and unsecured consumer loans
• Processed Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs)
• Performed card maintenance and account servicing
• Supported teller operations, including deposits and check cashing
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) License -
Series 99 - Operations Professional License