Passionate Operations leader with the mission to use technology to improve the colleague and client experience. With over 15 years of Capital Markets Operations experience, I have helped companies improve their business process, develop high performing teams and reshape how they interact with their customers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Head of Fixed Income and Funding Ops
TD Bank (Wholesale)
Toronto, ON
01.2020 - Current
Responsible for the global leadership of Fixed Income, Asset Securitization and Funding Operations team (~175 person team)
Partner and help drive the overall business and infrastructure strategies
Establish performance metrics, objectives and targets for the global team
Remove barriers to motivate and empower
Develop top talent to ensure we create a pipeline of future leaders and resiliency within our succession plans
Participate in industry committees and forums to stay connected to the market and technology landscape
Engage in industry pilots centered on leading technology - DLT (wholesale CBDC), AI and Machine Learning capabilities
Head of EAP Change Delivery
TD Bank (Wholesale)
London, UK
02.2018 - 12.2019
Responsible for the development and creation of a European and Asia Pacific (EAP) Change Delivery Team
Led multiple initiatives within EAP inclusive of Regulatory Reporting, Liquidity and Capital Reporting, Resolution Planning, Legal Entity Optimization, and New Business/Products
Program Delivery Lead for TD Securities Brexit Program (Tier 1 Program @ TD Bank) which included a Broker Dealer license application to the Central Bank of Ireland, construction of a new office and trading floor, BCM and recovery site, Human Resources - new hires and transfers, regulatory and financial reporting, entity capitalization, business strategy, connectivity to Trading and Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI), client onboarding and communications
Head of UK Operations
TD Bank (Wholesale)
London, UK
11.2016 - 08.2018
Responsible for Regional Operations (5 directs, 55 person team) and outsourced functions to the region
Demonstrated leadership skills by partnering with local stakeholders to further Operations profile and expand our remit locally - in particular, established local regulatory reporting, client support and data services
Delivered multiple initiatives in a short period of time to streamline operations and mitigate regulatory and operational risks (eg., MIFID back reporting, MIFID II requirements, Outsourcing Framework, Senior Manager Regime Oversight, Euroclear Auto Lend and Auto Borrow Program, Euroclear Repo Triparty, Depository Optimization)
Senior Manager (FX and Derivatives Settlements)
TD Bank (Wholesale)
Toronto
03.2015 - 10.2016
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing managers for the first time with a large organizational footprint (5 directs, ~75 individuals)
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Partnered with several businesses (Foreign Exchange, Metals, Energy, Equity Derivatives and Rates) to align their business strategy with Operational infrastructure plans
Vice President - Canada Operations
Morgan Stanley Canada Limited
Toronto, ON
01.2014 - 03.2015
Set clear goals to monitor team targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation
Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement
Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational excellence and TDABC metrics
Added new functionality in Canada to support a Fixed Income Trading Business (Primary Dealer with the Bank of Canada & Middle Office support)
Key project was to connect to the Canadian Fixed Income marketplace - inclusive of eTrading capabilities to broker and client platforms (Freedom/Shorcan/Prebon, CanDeal), Bank of Canada's Auction portal, regulatory reporting capabilities and internal trade booking models to the street and global sales teams
Director - Canada Operations
Morgan Stanley Canada Limited
Toronto, ON
01.2011 - 12.2013
Managed Equities Clearing Team (4 individuals) that were responsible for daily reconciliation and settlement tasks as well as client and stakeholder management
Analyzed customer and stakeholder feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits
Key project during this tenure was joining a 4 person taskforce team to stand up the Equities clearing infrastructure for Morgan Stanley Casa de Bolsa (Mexican Broker Dealer). I worked with technology to plumb our trading and clearing infrastructure to local exchanges and custodians. I created their operational control framework, pRCSA and SOX controls, and hired the local team to run the business
Operations Associate
Morgan Stanley Canada Limited
Toronto, ON
10.2007 - 12.2010
Responsible for daily reconciliations, clearing and settlement of all Canadian Equity transactions
As the Executing Broker, I was responsible for all interactions to the Canadian exchanges, ATSs, and intermediaries on behalf of the global firm
Responsible for all new products, process improvements or industry initiatives affecting the Canadian marketplace
Key projects - SDNS Automation and CNS Ticketing Model generated >$2mm CAD in savings per annum
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Management And Sociology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
06.2005
Skills
Exceptional leader
Innovative and strategic thinker
Strong business and project management skills
Decisive decision maker
Excellent business partner and collaborator
Strong networking and influencing skills
Expert communicator
Timeline
Global Head of Fixed Income and Funding Ops
TD Bank (Wholesale)
01.2020 - Current
Head of EAP Change Delivery
TD Bank (Wholesale)
02.2018 - 12.2019
Head of UK Operations
TD Bank (Wholesale)
11.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Manager (FX and Derivatives Settlements)
TD Bank (Wholesale)
03.2015 - 10.2016
Vice President - Canada Operations
Morgan Stanley Canada Limited
01.2014 - 03.2015
Director - Canada Operations
Morgan Stanley Canada Limited
01.2011 - 12.2013
Operations Associate
Morgan Stanley Canada Limited
10.2007 - 12.2010
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Management And Sociology
Global Market Sales – Fixed Income Co-Head at Bank of the Philippine IslandsGlobal Market Sales – Fixed Income Co-Head at Bank of the Philippine Islands
Global Market Sales – Fixed Income Co-Head at Bank of the Philippine IslandsGlobal Market Sales – Fixed Income Co-Head at Bank of the Philippine Islands
Director, Global Head of Fixed Income Margin Operations at Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Director, Global Head of Fixed Income Margin Operations at Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.