Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Aliza LeBlanc

Aliza LeBlanc

Transformation & Finance (CPA)
Canmore,AB

Summary

Forward-thinking leader bringing 15 years of expertise in Transformation, Strategy & Finance in the Banking and Payments industry. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in Change Management and Risk Management .

Work History

Principal Consultant

BanQ Consulting
09.2023 - Current
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting solutions for their specific business needs
  • Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency and increased team productivity
  • Developed comprehensive strategies with key stakeholders to drive organizational growth and success
  • Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering long-term partnerships and repeat business
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results on complex assignments
  • Oversaw project teams and maintained quality-minded schedules
  • Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues
  • Renegotiated outsourcing contracts to save considerable costs
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Chief Revenue Officer

Digital Commerce Bank
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Accountable to steer and own the trajectory and outcomes of Business Development, Corporate Development, and Industry Relations
  • A pivotal leader of strategy & product development to drive substantial long-term growth for the DC Group and cultivate strategic affiliations across the financial services, payments, and the technology landscape
  • Led the development and on-going refinement of a comprehensive and coordinated business strategy across the DC Group of companies
  • Formed enduring and strategic partnerships with and across industries
  • Led a team of account executives, provided guidance, coaching, and support in continued client relationships
  • Developed and led the marketing team in an overarching strategy to increase the visibility of the DC Group across the financial services, payments, and technology communities
  • Effectively spearheaded and orchestrated the annual Calgary Fintech Awards.

Head of Brightside

ATB Financial
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Executive Leadership for all operational functions of developing, launching, and running a bank
  • Oversaw the strategy development, operating model development & execution, operations, support, business analytics, market analytics, risk & fraud management, and culture to achieve strategic goals and business results for Brightside and EFS
  • Developed and provided leadership to the on-going refinement of a comprehensive and coordinated business strategy for Digital Markets and Brightside
  • Provided executive leadership of a business analytics and market insights team
  • Implemented and executed against OKRs and key metrics to elevate the capabilities of the organization and team at all levels
  • Led teams in various areas to performance excellence.

Managing Director, Operations, Risk & Culture Brightside

ATB Financial
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Led the operations, risk, and culture teams in creating a world-class digital banking solution for ATB Financial
  • Operationalized and scaled risk and fraud practices
  • Led the design and delivery of the Brightside operating model/plan
  • Implementation of a process governance framework
  • Managed the financial needs of the organization
  • Developed enterprise performance metrics and scorecards
  • Provided leadership to culture and people practices.

Managing Director, Transformation Integrity

ATB Financial
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the Integrity strategy
  • Provided direction on Risk Leadership, Finance, 'People/ Tools/ Process,' and Reporting
  • Responsible for the financial budgeting, monitoring, and reporting processes
  • Acting leader for the development of the project management office
  • Shaped and implemented evolving risk practices
  • Created a cloud enablement framework
  • Implementation of a process governance framework
  • Created the Transformation Risk Appetite Statement and key metrics
  • Developed the process and communication channels to provide a forward and outward-looking view to emerging risks & opportunities.

Director, Business Process Management, Strategy

ATB Financial
02.2013 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for developing and supporting strategic initiatives across the banking organization
  • Accountable for the strategy of Business Process Management
  • Contributed to the development and execution of Business Transformation company-wide
  • Led the creation of a shared 'Community of Practice.' Realized cost savings
  • Grew the team
  • Created and led a cross-organization committee committed to project execution and development.

Senior Manager, SAP Finance / Business Process Management, Strategy

ATB Financial
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Developed a framework for continuous process improvement and operational support for enterprise business processes and value chains
  • Accountable for leading a team of SAP finance specialists
  • Created a process improvements and a Quality (BPM) culture shift
  • Supported improvement efforts by consulting, fixing, and developing process changes for the business and enterprise.

Education

Masters of Business Administration -

Harriot Watt University (Edinburgh Business School)
Edinburgh, Scotland

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) -

CPA Canada

Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Accounting -

Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Additional Certification -

Skills

  • Organizational Transformation
  • Project Management
  • Proposal Development
  • Business Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Product development
  • Digital Transformation
  • Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Operations Analysis
  • Go-to-Market Strategies
  • Process Optimization
  • Project Leadership
  • Technology Implementation
  • Executive and Board Reporting
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Risk Management
  • Change Management
  • Client Relationships
  • Project Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Market Analysis
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Business Planning
  • Client Requirements Assessment
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Design

Accomplishments

  • Led the Development, Launch & Operations of a Digital Bank (Brightside)

Timeline

Principal Consultant

BanQ Consulting
09.2023 - Current

Chief Revenue Officer

Digital Commerce Bank
05.2022 - 09.2023

Head of Brightside

ATB Financial
07.2020 - 04.2022

Managing Director, Operations, Risk & Culture Brightside

ATB Financial
01.2018 - 07.2020

Managing Director, Transformation Integrity

ATB Financial
01.2016 - 01.2018

Director, Business Process Management, Strategy

ATB Financial
02.2013 - 01.2016

Senior Manager, SAP Finance / Business Process Management, Strategy

ATB Financial
01.2011 - 01.2013

Masters of Business Administration -

Harriot Watt University (Edinburgh Business School)

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) -

CPA Canada

Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Accounting -

Saint Mary's University

Additional Certification -

Aliza LeBlancTransformation & Finance (CPA)