Project Management Core Banking

Marion F. (Mike) Golebiowski

*********@*****.*** • 847-***-****

LinkedIn Profile • Gurnee, IL

Business / Banking / Core Operations / Alternative Investments Consultant

Operations Consultant – Digital Core Banking - Payments and Alternative Investments.

Dynamic and results-oriented C-Level executive with over 25 years of experience in business, operations, technology, and product strategy within the banking and transfer agency sectors. Recognized for turning around multiple businesses, driving product innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to solve complex challenges across sales, product, treasury, and technology organizations. Proven track record of transforming underperforming companies into profitable entities and leading strategic initiatives for sustainable growth.

Areas of Expertise

Business Turnaround & Growth

Product Strategy & Development

Operations Management

Payments Strategy

Regulatory Compliance

Technology Integration

Core Banking Platform Solutions

Payments Development

Revenue Generation

Risk Mitigation

Stakeholder Engagement

Accomplishments

Launched a new banking services provider and grew its annual revenue to $3M, positioning the company for a successful acquisition.

Transformed an acquired company from a $1M annual loss to profitability in less than 90 days post-acquisition.

Increased top-line revenue from $1.5M to $12M post-merger, demonstrating exceptional operational and business strategy.

Developed and launched a new client-server core banking platform, currently used by over 500 major US banking organizations.

Provided Overall Project Management and Implantation of Bank’s technology operations

Revamped and retooled an entire Transfer Agency Operation to enhance service delivery and compliance.

Career Experience

Great Lakes Fund Solutions Inc., Lake Villa, IL 2021 – 2024

Managing Director of Operations

Lead the end-to-end process optimization initiatives for sponsors and their functionaries, ensuring world-class investor back-office services. Drive IT project management and compliance readiness to streamline operational efficiency.

Spearhead the order entry automation initiative, optimizing processing speed and accuracy.

Manage SOC-1 type 2 compliance readiness, preparing internal operations to meet regulatory standards.

Lead IT project management for CRM product development strategy, enhancing client relationship management.

Integrated Bank Technology, Des Plaines, IL 2008 – 2019

President

Retained post-acquisition to oversee all facets of product strategy, policy development, and business operations for this privately held banking applications developer. Led product strategy and risk mitigation while driving business growth and operational efficiency.

Facilitated the acquisition and integration of Goldleaf Core and WinTeller, transforming a $1M annual loss into profitability within 90 days.

Increased annual revenue by more than $6M through innovation strategies, including mobile and cloud services expansion.

Owned the end-to-end audit process, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and liaising with regulatory agencies such as FDIC, FRB, OCC, SEC, and state banking commissions.

Developed a roadmap for ancillary services integration, generating over $300K in new annual revenue.

Provided Project Management of Core platform for over 25 bank conversions

MICR Resource Management, Chicago, IL 1995 – 2008

President and CEO

Founded and scaled this banking services provider into a key market competitor, offering a suite of products ranging from item processing to internet banking. Directed strategic planning, financial operations, and product innovation, setting the company's trajectory toward growth.

Transformed the business into a pioneering service bureau, leading core processing, image processing, and mobile banking strategy.

Grew the company from an initial $1K investment to $3M in sustainable annual revenue.

Orchestrated the development of a new core banking system, resulting in one of the first-ever client-server platform solutions used by 500+ major US banking organizations.

Generations College, Chicago, IL 2010 – Present

Chairman Board of Trustees

Chairman, Board of Directors (2010 – Present)

Reversed the college's financial decline, increased academic standards, and introduced strategic investments in technology and analytics. Led the hiring of a new president and prioritized initiatives for increased enrollment and budget surplus.

Education

Associate of Science in Business Administration

MacCormac College, Chicago, IL

Affiliations

Chairman, Board of Directors, MacCormac College, 2010 – Present

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