Isabel Velasco
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Joshua Gunsberger
Isabel is the epitome of professionalism and her financial toolset is exceptional. I was able to rely on her keen attention to detail which allowed us to remain fiscally responsible and grow beyond our projections year after year. Thank you for your dedication, authenticity, and hard work in a time where those attributes seem to be lacking.
Joshua Gunsberger
Isabel is the epitome of professionalism and her financial toolset is exceptional. I was able to rely on her keen attention to detail which allowed us to remain fiscally responsible and grow beyond our projections year after year. Thank you for your dedication, authenticity, and hard work in a time where those attributes seem to be lacking.
Joshua Gunsberger
Isabel is the epitome of professionalism and her financial toolset is exceptional. I was able to rely on her keen attention to detail which allowed us to remain fiscally responsible and grow beyond our projections year after year. Thank you for your dedication, authenticity, and hard work in a time where those attributes seem to be lacking.
Joshua Gunsberger
Isabel is the epitome of professionalism and her financial toolset is exceptional. I was able to rely on her keen attention to detail which allowed us to remain fiscally responsible and grow beyond our projections year after year. Thank you for your dedication, authenticity, and hard work in a time where those attributes seem to be lacking.
Credentials
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Agile Project Management with Microsoft Project
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Agile Project Management: Comparing Agile Tools
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Agile at Work: Driving Productive Agile Meetings
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Agile at Work: Getting Better with Agile Retrospectives
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Agile at Work: Planning with Agile User Stories
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Agile at Work: Reporting with Agile Charts and Boards
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B2B Marketing on LinkedIn
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Become an Agile Project Manager
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Financial Modeling Foundations
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Agile Foundations
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Agile at Work: Building Your Agile Team
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Digital Transformation
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Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management
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Enterprise Architecture Foundations
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Introduction to Web APIs
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SQL Essential Training (2018)
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GDPR Compliance: Essential Training
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Experience
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Higlobe
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Mar 2022 - Present
Lead and oversee Higlobe's financial success, with a growth mindset that focuses on efficiency and strength. Lead and oversee Higlobe's financial success, with a growth mindset that focuses on efficiency and strength.
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Citi
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Mexico
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President, Corporate Risk Reporting
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Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
Part of the team that prepared the material for the quarterly consolidated CECL credit loss reserve recommendation for Citi, presented for approval. Also ad hoc analyses associated with consolidated Citi credit loss allowance. Design and oversight of quarterly risk reporting that analyses peers credit loss reserve. Part of the team that prepared the material for the quarterly consolidated CECL credit loss reserve recommendation for Citi, presented for approval. Also ad hoc analyses associated with consolidated Citi credit loss allowance. Design and oversight of quarterly risk reporting that analyses peers credit loss reserve.
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Xapo Bank
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Gibraltar
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Control
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2020
Maintaining and preparing financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS, cash controls, to meet regulatory requirements and implementing reconciliations system for cash and digital assets. Function as a liaison between Investors and the Finance Department, providing financial information. Prepare and monitor regulatory reports to NYDFS and DFI. Serve as a liaison to external auditors and regulatory agencies. Maintain and support communications and reports sent to stakeholders. Perform… Show more Maintaining and preparing financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS, cash controls, to meet regulatory requirements and implementing reconciliations system for cash and digital assets. Function as a liaison between Investors and the Finance Department, providing financial information. Prepare and monitor regulatory reports to NYDFS and DFI. Serve as a liaison to external auditors and regulatory agencies. Maintain and support communications and reports sent to stakeholders. Perform financial analysis and modeling. Budget and Business Plan Participate in the implementation and definitions of the ERP system. Member of a Multi-time zone team. Show less Maintaining and preparing financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS, cash controls, to meet regulatory requirements and implementing reconciliations system for cash and digital assets. Function as a liaison between Investors and the Finance Department, providing financial information. Prepare and monitor regulatory reports to NYDFS and DFI. Serve as a liaison to external auditors and regulatory agencies. Maintain and support communications and reports sent to stakeholders. Perform… Show more Maintaining and preparing financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS, cash controls, to meet regulatory requirements and implementing reconciliations system for cash and digital assets. Function as a liaison between Investors and the Finance Department, providing financial information. Prepare and monitor regulatory reports to NYDFS and DFI. Serve as a liaison to external auditors and regulatory agencies. Maintain and support communications and reports sent to stakeholders. Perform financial analysis and modeling. Budget and Business Plan Participate in the implementation and definitions of the ERP system. Member of a Multi-time zone team. Show less
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GetSmartBk
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Head of Finance
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Mar 2011 - Jun 2017
Head of Finance - 2011-2017- GetSmartBK- New York • Report directly to the CEO and Founder. Build business performance metrics. Researched targeted areas of servicing for reporting and process improvements, cost and revenue optimization. Also design and implement adequate internal controls and develop cost and financial analysis for the company. Focused on processes, revenue analysis and budgeting. Maintaining and preparing financial statements and cash controls. Head of Finance - 2011-2017- GetSmartBK- New York • Report directly to the CEO and Founder. Build business performance metrics. Researched targeted areas of servicing for reporting and process improvements, cost and revenue optimization. Also design and implement adequate internal controls and develop cost and financial analysis for the company. Focused on processes, revenue analysis and budgeting. Maintaining and preparing financial statements and cash controls.
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CorpBanca
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Chile
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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VP Financial Contoller
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Apr 2007 - Feb 2011
Participated in the process of submitting an application to the Federal Reserve Board and The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a Federal Branch in New York. Responsible for maintaining and preparing financial statements, cash controls, in order to meet regulatory requirements. Maintaining accounts payable and managing office operations. Coordinates company financial planning and budget management functions. Collaborates with presentations to the Board of directors. Participated in the process of submitting an application to the Federal Reserve Board and The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a Federal Branch in New York. Responsible for maintaining and preparing financial statements, cash controls, in order to meet regulatory requirements. Maintaining accounts payable and managing office operations. Coordinates company financial planning and budget management functions. Collaborates with presentations to the Board of directors.
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VP Financial Controller
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2002 - Mar 2007
Managed a team of 3 accounting and planning officers. − Provided leadership and oversaw team members regarding deliverables, project plans and performance management. − Prepared and analyzed all the budget and forecasting process for the branch. − Supervised all the Regulatory report (monthly and weekly and annually) sent to the Federal Reserve Bank and to the Office of the Comptroller of the currency Supervised all the external audit process. (Semiannual). − Approved and signed… Show more Managed a team of 3 accounting and planning officers. − Provided leadership and oversaw team members regarding deliverables, project plans and performance management. − Prepared and analyzed all the budget and forecasting process for the branch. − Supervised all the Regulatory report (monthly and weekly and annually) sent to the Federal Reserve Bank and to the Office of the Comptroller of the currency Supervised all the external audit process. (Semiannual). − Approved and signed the balance and the income statement for the branch. − Managed the accounting department. Monitoring branch’s reconciliations, Investments and derivative valuations, and custodian accounts. − Acted as a liaison between examiners from regulatory agencies and the Branch. Facilitated information requests, and coordinated management responses to examination findings. − Reviewed and participated in the filling for the tax return with the IRS, the city and the State of New York. Interacted with the external consultants in this matter. Voluntary Liquidation Process. − Participated in the voluntary liquidation process of the Branch with the regulators (OCC) and External Auditors. − Prepared the Financial Statements on a liquidation basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and US Banking Industry. Show less Managed a team of 3 accounting and planning officers. − Provided leadership and oversaw team members regarding deliverables, project plans and performance management. − Prepared and analyzed all the budget and forecasting process for the branch. − Supervised all the Regulatory report (monthly and weekly and annually) sent to the Federal Reserve Bank and to the Office of the Comptroller of the currency Supervised all the external audit process. (Semiannual). − Approved and signed… Show more Managed a team of 3 accounting and planning officers. − Provided leadership and oversaw team members regarding deliverables, project plans and performance management. − Prepared and analyzed all the budget and forecasting process for the branch. − Supervised all the Regulatory report (monthly and weekly and annually) sent to the Federal Reserve Bank and to the Office of the Comptroller of the currency Supervised all the external audit process. (Semiannual). − Approved and signed the balance and the income statement for the branch. − Managed the accounting department. Monitoring branch’s reconciliations, Investments and derivative valuations, and custodian accounts. − Acted as a liaison between examiners from regulatory agencies and the Branch. Facilitated information requests, and coordinated management responses to examination findings. − Reviewed and participated in the filling for the tax return with the IRS, the city and the State of New York. Interacted with the external consultants in this matter. Voluntary Liquidation Process. − Participated in the voluntary liquidation process of the Branch with the regulators (OCC) and External Auditors. − Prepared the Financial Statements on a liquidation basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and US Banking Industry. Show less
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CorpBanca New York
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United States
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Banking
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Assistant Vice President Financial Controller
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Sep 2000 - 2002
− Managed a team of 2 accounting and planning officers. − Elaborated Management Information System reports (MIS). − Prepared and analyzed all the budget and forecasting process for the branch in New York. − Areas Report including, profitability by area and by officer. − Monitored the interest margin, liquidity and foreign exchange position on a daily basis. − Designed, automated and executed reports for the Assets and Liabilities Committee. − Managed a team of 2 accounting and planning officers. − Elaborated Management Information System reports (MIS). − Prepared and analyzed all the budget and forecasting process for the branch in New York. − Areas Report including, profitability by area and by officer. − Monitored the interest margin, liquidity and foreign exchange position on a daily basis. − Designed, automated and executed reports for the Assets and Liabilities Committee.
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Budgeting and Planning Officer
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1998 - Sep 2000
− Budget and forecasting. − Cost of Funds analysis. − Product profitability. − Budget and forecasting. − Cost of Funds analysis. − Product profitability.
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Education
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1998 - 2000
IESA
Master, Finance -
1991 - 1996
UCAB - Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
BA, Economics
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