Victor Aguiar
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Results-driven leader with a proven track record in coaching, relationship management, and risk mitigation. Successfully drives organizational growth, delivers operational excellence, and fosters meaningful partnerships. Expertly manages market data, vendor relations, and enterprise risk while aligning business strategies with measurable outcomes. Skilled at aligning data strategies with business goals to deliver cost savings, operational efficiency, and actionable insights.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Market Data Partnerships
IMCO
03.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the development of IMCO’s market data function, establishing a robust vendor management framework and enterprise protocols for contract governance, compliance, and data strategy
- Built and implemented enterprise-wide market data standards that mitigated financial and reputational risks while ensuring alignment with business and investment objectives
- Directed vendor selection and requirements gathering processes, enabling seamless integration of external data to support critical business decisions
- Defined and led market data initiatives, delivering cost savings through effective contract negotiation, vendor management, and expense rationalization
- Championed collaboration between business and IT verticals, addressing specific data needs and enhancing operational efficiency
- Designed and managed the market data budget framework, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost controls, and transparent reporting
- Delivered substantial value-added insights by leveraging subject matter expertise on external data vendors
Director, Service Delivery
CGI
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw the delivery of strategic services, ensuring adherence to client objectives and contractual obligations
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify value-driven opportunities and implement process improvements
- Provided guidance to teams, enabling efficient execution of product and maintenance deliverables
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Associate Director, Global Market Data Solutions
RBC Capital Markets
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Directed the global market data function across multiple regions, including Toronto, New York, London, and Luxembourg
- Established and scaled operational frameworks, ensuring alignment with global business strategies and compliance requirements
- Managed enterprise-wide market data initiatives, integrating spending oversight, vendor management, and strategy development
- Delivered agile operations by implementing proactive problem-solving and troubleshooting processes
- Designed and administered financial budgets, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals
- Responded to regulatory changes by developing mitigation strategies to sustain operational integrity
Senior Manager, Market Data Solutions Canada
RBC Capital Markets
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
- Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality standards.
Senior Analyst, Market Data Solutions
RBC Capital Markets
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
- Improved company efficiency with the development of key performance indicators and tracking metrics.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
Senior Relationship Manager
MORNINGSTAR INC
12.2011 - 06.2017
- Established strong referral networks with internal partners such as commercial banking, private banking, and wealth management teams to identify potential new clients.
- Streamlined processes for increased efficiency within the team, resulting in improved response times to client inquiries and requests.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations by adhering to established policies and procedures in all aspects of the role.
- Enhanced team performance by mentoring junior relationship managers on best practices in client service, sales techniques, and product knowledge.
Senior Professional Services Consultant
RL Solutions
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Led cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Facilitated communication between clients and internal teams, ensuring transparency throughout the engagement process.
- Reduced turnaround time on deliverables by streamlining internal approval processes.
- Designed innovative approaches to address complex business problems, leading to sustainable results for clients.
Transfer Agency Processing Representative
Fidelity Investments
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Drove process optimization by identifying bottlenecks, recommending improvements, and implementing necessary changes to enhance overall departmental performance.
- Reduced error rates in application processing by conducting comprehensive reviews and identifying areas for improvement.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely, professional, and accurate responses to inquiries related to processing tasks.
- Provided training and mentorship to new hires, sharing best practices and fostering a supportive work environment.
Advisor Services, Back-Office Functions
Fundex Investments
09.2004 - 11.2009
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
- Utilized advanced CRM tools to track client interactions efficiently while maintaining detailed records of their individual goals, preferences, and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION
Ryerson University
Toronto, None06-2009
Advanced Diploma - Business Administration And Business Studies
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto, None06-2005
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Partnership development
- Budget oversight
- Business performance management
- Team development
- Relationship management
- Adaptability
Timeline
Senior Manager, Market Data Partnerships
IMCO
03.2023 - Current
Director, Service Delivery
CGI
05.2022 - 03.2023
Associate Director, Global Market Data Solutions
RBC Capital Markets
12.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Manager, Market Data Solutions Canada
RBC Capital Markets
08.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Analyst, Market Data Solutions
RBC Capital Markets
06.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Relationship Manager
MORNINGSTAR INC
12.2011 - 06.2017
Senior Professional Services Consultant
RL Solutions
11.2010 - 12.2011
Transfer Agency Processing Representative
Fidelity Investments
11.2009 - 11.2010
Advisor Services, Back-Office Functions
Fundex Investments
09.2004 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION
Ryerson University
Advanced Diploma - Business Administration And Business Studies
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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