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Jessica Mirasty

Victoria,BC

Summary

Ambitious Juris Doctor/Juris Indigenous Doctor candidate with strong knowledge in the financial industry, non-for-profit industry and Indigenous leadership. Diligent Client Advisor offering 3+ years' experience in diverse banking transactions, investment products and excellent at sales and service. Proficient in leveraging initiatives and community development knowledge to support Indigenous business students at the University of Saskatchewan.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Advisory Consultant

KPMG
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Built and promoted technology solutions that transformed client supply chain functions and established direct accountability.
  • Identified complex operational business deficiencies and facilitated development of creative solutions involving workflow procedures and new technologies to facilitate long-term strategic plans.
  • Communicated with business partners, treasury management, banks and colleagues to reinvent business strategies and focus on revenue generation through uncharted means.
  • Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.

Government and Regulatory Affairs Intern

Sun Life Financial
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provide support to GRA team by researching and assessing impact of public policy files on SL's business operations.
  • Conduct research that will assist in developing of the company's public policy positions (including policy areas such sustainability, climate change, geopolitical risk, etc.).
  • Draft briefing notes, meeting notes and key messages to support internal clients.
  • Lead the development of fact sheets, background information and power point presentations for distribution to external stakeholders.

Indigenous Strategy Intern

Toronto Dominon Bank
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Led efforts to develop client-facing Indigenous marketing collateral that reflects TD's current language and values.
  • Supported and collaborated with other Indigenous interns in Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program in career development.
  • Assisted with National Indigenous History Month by taking lead on marketing projects.
  • Lead financial literacy workshops aimed at supporting wealth building as life skills.

Co-op Client Advisor Intern

Royal Bank Of Canada
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Promoted products or services to each customer to consistently achieve sales targets.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Advised clients on financial matters and provided recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on client needs and asset availability.

Student Sales & Service Member Advisor

Affinity Credit Union
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Upheld strict financial controls by keeping funds secure and accurately transferring money.
  • Explained bank services, financial products and applicable fees to customers.
  • Processed 20 customer transactions hourly while demonstrating extreme attention to detail.

Education

Juris Doctor, Juris Indigenous Doctor - Faculty of Law

University of Victoria
Victoria, B.C
06.2027

Bachelor of Commerce - Management

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
06.2022

Skills

  • Indigenous community and cultural knowledge
  • Strategy development
  • Customer Service
  • Regulatory Monitoring
  • Policy Modifications and Updates
  • Change Management

Additional Information

Indigenous Business Students' Society, Co-founder & Alumni 10/2018 -

Present

● Co-founded the IBSS to work towards enriching the Indigenous business student experience by creating a community of support.

● Created a Call to Action for more recruitment and engagement for Indigenous students in the Co-op program.

● Organized two successful Networking Gala's and received 17 sponsorships from well-established businesses.

● Organized Indigenous campus recruitment events with Toronto Dominion Bank (TD) and KPMG to help students gain internships and after-grad jobs.


Focus Forward for Indigenous Youth, Board Director/Secretary and

Saskatchewan Team Lead 02/2020 - Present

● Record meeting minutes and prepare documents for review for the monthly virtual meetings.

● Organized the creation and deployment of videos, social media posts and other marketing collateral.

● Coordinated communication among associations, allies, stakeholders and members to foster connections for the Montreal Lake, SK greenhouse project.

Timeline

Advisory Consultant

KPMG
11.2022 - 06.2023

Government and Regulatory Affairs Intern

Sun Life Financial
05.2022 - 08.2022

Indigenous Strategy Intern

Toronto Dominon Bank
05.2021 - 08.2021

Co-op Client Advisor Intern

Royal Bank Of Canada
01.2020 - 09.2020

Student Sales & Service Member Advisor

Affinity Credit Union
05.2019 - 08.2019

Juris Doctor, Juris Indigenous Doctor - Faculty of Law

University of Victoria

Bachelor of Commerce - Management

University of Saskatchewan
Jessica Mirasty