Fernando Uhart
Burlington,ON
Summary
Experienced multicultural Financial Services executive and Business Consultant with a proven track record in leading complex M&A integrations and operations, driving operational improvements, and fostering diverse teams on site in various countries. Recognized for delivering transformative results and passionate about emerging technologies and trends.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Consultant at The Cervantes Group
Santander USA
Boston, MA
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Working with the Operations team: Champion outsourcing initiatives according to Group’s Strategy, RFP negotiations, BC preparation, with proposed efficiencies over 55%
- Lead the Deposit Operations Teams (Account Servicing/Fulfillment/Items Processing/Taxes/IRA), implementing productivity tools, generating efficiencies and process improvements up to 80%.
Senior Vice President and Head of Business Modernization
Scotiabank Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Responsible for the USD 200MM Modernization of multiple Core Systems at BNS Colombia, serving the different lines of business (Banking Core, Digital Sales, Cash Management, Capital Markets, etc.)
- Implemented the Lean culture across processes, generating efficiencies up to 70%.
Senior Vice President and Head of Integration
Scotiabank Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Responsible for the Integration of the acquired Citibank Business (Retail, Small and Commercial Businesses) into Scotiabank Colombia Subsidiary
- Led +1500 FTEs grouped in more than 30 cross-functional teams covering all areas across the Bank
- Responsible fo USD 130 million budget, successfully executed at 80%
- Achieved due diligence target efficiencies by 120%.
Senior Vice President Head Operations & Shared Services
Scotiabank Mexico
Ciudad De Mexico
02.2013 - 03.2018
- Responsible for operations and shared services of all business lines, 2400 FTEs, USD 200MM operating budget
- Planned and executed the Core System conversion of Accounting and Customer Information File at 100% and led the foundation for the full migration of the operation
- Implemented a Trade Finance Shared Services Hub for 100% of the countries in International Banking; and a Credit Card Operations Hub supporting Mexico, Costa Rica & Panama.
Assistant General Manger & CAO
Scotiabank Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Led the integration of Banco Comercial & Pronto! into Scotiabank, reaching 100% of the Y1 efficiencies
- Member of the Scotiabank Board at Uruguay; Led the Technology, Shared Services, Finance, and Legal Teams at Banco Comercial, improving productivity by 15%.
Chief Executive Officer, Shared Services Company
Scotiabank Peru
Lima, Peru
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Led 1800 FTEs at the Shared Services Company, accountable for field and contact center collections, sales and service centre, together with 47 Branches across Peru performing bank operations, collections and sales of banking products
- Improved productivity by 20% and generated ROE over written-off portfolios.
Vice President & Head of Integration
Scotiabank Peru
Lima, Peru
09.2008 - 12.2009
- Led the Banco del Trabajo integration with Scotiabank in three countries, generating USD 46MM in efficiencies, all completed below budget: -USD7.3MM: Peru: Reconverting a Bank into a Financial Company, system conversion with hub services, 2500 FTEs & USD600MM in Assets
- Peru: Successfully merged the collection companies, reducing 50% of the FTEs, from 3000 to 1500
- Guatemala: Led the integration and systems conversion of Banco de Antigua into Scotiabank, with Hub services from Peru, reaching 100% of the M&A targets
- Dominican Republic: Led the integration of Banco de Altas Cumbres with Scotiabank.
Director, M&A Integrations
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
01.2005 - 08.2008
- Responsible for the integration of various teams under the Central and Latin America acquisitions: El Salvador: Banco de Comercio and Scotiabank integration, led operations and cards teams
- Peru: Banco Wiese with Banco Sudamericano Integration merging as Scotiabank, led operations, technology, cards and commercial business teams.
Director, Credit Card Platform Conversions
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
02.2003 - 12.2004
- Planned and led several collections and card operations teams of the card platform conversions across Central America & Caribbean countries (Bahamas, Jamaica, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico), executed on time and budget.
Administration Manager
Scotiabank Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina
09.1995 - 01.2002
- Reporting to the Head of Business (Retail & Commercial), responsible for the budgeting and planning of the various business lines, and head of the branch support team.
Education
Postgraduate Degree in Artificial Intelligence & Automation -
CEMA University
01.2024
Negotiation & Project Management -
CEMA University
01.2023
Strategy & Digital Transformation Certificate -
INSEAD, France
Executive Development - Ivey Leadership Program -
Ivey Business School, Western University Canada
MBA -
CEMA University, Argentina
Banking Degree -
Belgrano University, Argentina
Business Administration -
UADE University, Argentina
Skills
- Banking Operations
- Shared Services
- Acquisition Integration
- Operational Innovation
- Digital Transformation
- Productivity Improvement
- Strategy & Execution
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Talent Management
Hobbies and Interests
- Tennis
- Music production and DJing
- Family oriented activities, such as hosting barbecues
Timeline
Sr. Consultant at The Cervantes Group
Santander USA
07.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Vice President and Head of Business Modernization
Scotiabank Colombia
04.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Vice President and Head of Integration
Scotiabank Colombia
04.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Vice President Head Operations & Shared Services
Scotiabank Mexico
02.2013 - 03.2018
Assistant General Manger & CAO
Scotiabank Uruguay
01.2011 - 02.2013
Chief Executive Officer, Shared Services Company
Scotiabank Peru
01.2010 - 06.2011
Vice President & Head of Integration
Scotiabank Peru
09.2008 - 12.2009
Director, M&A Integrations
Scotiabank
01.2005 - 08.2008
Director, Credit Card Platform Conversions
Scotiabank
02.2003 - 12.2004
Administration Manager
Scotiabank Argentina
09.1995 - 01.2002
Postgraduate Degree in Artificial Intelligence & Automation -
CEMA University
Negotiation & Project Management -
CEMA University
Strategy & Digital Transformation Certificate -
INSEAD, France
Executive Development - Ivey Leadership Program -
Ivey Business School, Western University Canada
MBA -
CEMA University, Argentina
Banking Degree -
Belgrano University, Argentina
Business Administration -
UADE University, Argentina
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