Business Analyst Project Management

Mohamed Nuhu Gala

Dover, MA ***** *****.********@*****.***

Skill Matrix:

Skills Years of Experience

GAAP 10

SAP 05+

MS Excel 05+

Summary:

● As a Senior Business Analyst professional financial services and project management experience.

● Background in software implementation in the Financial Services industry working as a Business Analyst and/or Product Owner.

● Experience in Colline, Apex, Cloud Margin, etc would be a plus.

● Good working knowledge of relational and object stores with hands-on SQL experience.

● Excellent knowledge of Trade Flows, Security Reference & Market Data, Valuations, Benchmark Data, and designing end-to-end operational data flow architecture.

● Development experience in Collateral Management applications is highly desired.

● Experience in custody and settlement workflows using SWIFT for security & cash movements.

● Proven experience implementing financial systems using standardized SDLC methodologies and tools (e.g. AGILE).

● Superior verbal and written communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills.

● Very strong management, project management and leadership skills.

● High Level of proficiency in Excel, Access, VBA and Visio tools would be desired.

● Accomplished executive with over 24+ years experience in Business and Banking, financial industry with a deep understanding of managing front and middle back office process and control. Highly skilled professional driven to manage costs and establish strategic relationships with colleagues, vendors, and service providers. Highly qualified at launching and running hedge fund and management company operations.

● Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Public Accountants, Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Relevant experience including recent experience specifically in Money Laundering Prevention/ Anti Financial Crime. Experience in financial service company (banking) and BSA/AML compliance experience. Experience in leading and managing, internal/external development and operations (DevOps) teams who are geographically separate. Flexible with re-prioritising work in response to business needs. Experience of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, KYC Operations or other risk/control functions. Recent experience of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, KYC Operations or other risk/control functions is an advantage. Education & Certifications:

● Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Major- Business Administration, Georgetown University, 06/1989

● Associates, Major - Accounting, Miami Dade Community College 06/1983 - 06/1985

● Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government and Policy, Grand Canyon University Start Date 06/20/2024 End Date 12/03/2026

● Certified Financial Analyst

Skills:

Accounting Software: QuickBooks, Sage 50, Xero, FreshBooks, Zoho Books, Microsoft Dynamics GP Financial Management: Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Cash Flow Management, Cost Accounting

Financial Analysis: Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Ratios, Budgeting, Cost Reduction Strategies Accounting Software: SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, NetSuite Regulatory Compliance: GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), SEC Reporting, IFRS, Internal Audits, Tax Filing Compliance & Auditing: GAAP, IFRS, SOX Compliance, Internal Controls, Risk Assessment, Audit Planning IT & Tools: MS Excel (Advanced), SQL (Intermediate), SAP, Oracle Financials, Hyperion Financial Management Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, VBA, Access Auditing Software: ACL Analytics, IDEA, TurboAudit, Caseware, TeamMate, Thomson Reuters Regulations & Standards: GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), PCAOB Standards, ISO 27001 Accounting Frameworks: IFRS, FASB, COSO Internal Control Framework, Risk Assessment Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Professional). Professional Experience:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Corporation of MA October 2023 - February 2025 Senior Financial Analyst & Debt Capital Markets

● Designed and implemented a financial risk analysis model that lowered the firm’s risk exposure by 17% through predictive analytics

● Formulated the annual financial plan with a keen focus on cost-reduction, achieving a 12% cut in unnecessary expenditure. Conducted comprehensive market analysis to guide a $250 million investment strategy, resulting in a year-on-year profit increase of 10%.

● I played a key role in a team that uncovered a $30 million growth opportunity through meticulous market trend analysis

● Facilitated the launch of a revenue optimization project that boosted revenue streams by 6% within the first year. United Healthcare Group & Brown University September 2021 - October 2023 Assistant Controller/Fiscal Officer II

● I increased company cash flow by 25% through strategic budget management and cost-saving initiatives, using advanced financial modeling tools

● Optimized financial reporting processes, reducing monthly close time 40%, and ensuring timely and accurate financial statements Led a team of 15 accountants and financial analysts, increasing departmental efficiency by 30% through workflow automation and staff development programs

● Implemented new financial software, reducing manual data entry errors by 95%, and integrating with existing ERP systems

● Negotiated and secured a $10M line of credit, enhancing liquidity and enabling the company to pursue growth strategies.

Mass, Development Finance Agency Boston, MA July 2022 - June 2023 Senior Financial Specialist

● I secure all relevant information from the Executive Director and Director of Policy (operating officials) and members of the Finance Committee to discuss, interpret and outline requirements in forecasts and estimates. Develop, analyze and provide prior year data, workload statistics and object classes with detailed explanations.

● Provide complete and final budget estimates by established deadlines; Identify budget changes and demonstrate how these changes may impact agency operations.

● Led the draft of the FY 2021 budget request with significantly less lead time than in previous fiscal years; budget request was approved by the members of the Council with only minor changes and submitted to OMB on schedule. Bank of America New York, NY January 2019 - November 2022 Senior Business Analyst Specialized in Swift Payments Domain (Remote)

● Collaborate with stakeholders to define the CRM implementation strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational needs.

● Lead requirement gathering sessions to elicit business and technical needs, with a focus on Dynamics 365 CRM capabilities (Customer Insights, Sales, Field Services, and Customer Service).

● Translate business requirements into clear, concise user stories, use cases, and functional specifications.

● Drive end-to-end delivery of project tasks, managing timelines, resources, risks, and reporting to leadership.

● Serve as liaison between business users, technical teams, vendors, and Microsoft Dynamics consultants.

● Ensure all CRM-related system documentation, including business process flows, data models, and configuration details, are maintained and up to date.

● Assist in the configuration and customization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM to meet business requirements.

● Manage changes to requirements and scope throughout the project lifecycle using structured change control processes.

● Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT), QA processes, and training to ensure CRM solutions meet business expectations.

● Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for Agile teams.

● Track and report project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.

● Ensure a successful handover to business operations and support teams post-implementation. Silicon Valley Bank New York, NY (Remote) February 2019 - November 2021 Senior Internal Auditor, Associate-Commercial and Investment Bank Finance Audit

● I always have plan, execute and document risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, audit report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget

● Work closely with global Audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit management and business stakeholders

● Recognize the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; you must be disciplined in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy.

● Partner with stakeholders, business management, other control groups, external auditors, and regulators establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence.

● Finalize audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment through developing recommendations to better internal controls

● Take ownership of self-development, including all assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career development, and take initiative to seek out opportunities for continued learning.

● Stay up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities for game changing innovations or strategic partnerships

● Adaptable to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment.

● Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firm and/or internal audit department in financial services industry

● Exposure to capital planning (CCAR), broker-dealer and bank regulatory reporting, and Treasury/liquidity reporting processes.

BBH Company Boston, MA April 2017 - February 2019 Senior Investment Banking (with Fixed Income Analyst)

● I developed various types of financial models to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising transactions.

● Perform various valuation methods – comparable companies, precedents, and DCF.

● Develop recommendations for product offerings, private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and valuations.

● Conduct preparation and review of materials used in the financing of clients, including investment memoranda, management presentations, and pitchbooks.

● Develop relationships with new and existing clients in order to expand the business.

● Perform due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of live transactions.

● Create presentations for client portfolios.

● Affinity for current events, critical issues, and relevant news. First National Bank Of Maryland & Wells Fargo, HSBC May 2010 - July 2017 Senior Commercial Middle Market Underwriting & Portfolio Management SVP

● My Responsibilities:

● The SVP works with clients and internal and external business partners on portfolio performance monitoring, general compliance and ongoing risk assessment, including responsibilities to ensure that the collateral pledged under credit agreements meets the standards set forth by the related legal agreement and is appropriately valued for the risk and characteristics of the transaction.

● Underwrites, structures and portfolio manages new transactions and existing relationships.

● Leads underwriting, structuring and closing of amendments, upsizes and extensions, as needed, including annual reviews and credit approval memos.

● Communicates portfolio trends, risks and mitigants to senior leadership.

● Cultivates excellent client relationships.

● Develops and manages portfolio information needed to accommodate sound risk management, economic and regulatory reporting requirements.

● Collaborates with the team to prepare and present monthly/quarterly portfolio reviews.

● Develops, manages and/or refines tools necessary to track borrower and portfolio performance, monitor trends and industry performance.

● Collaborates with originations team members prior to loan closing on approval memos, legal documentation, collateral review and funding approvals.

● Manages and controls risks throughout the post-closing credit process to ensure strong borrower performance.

● Monitors and enforces terms of loan agreement / documents.

● Identifies and establishes best practices policies and procedures. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters August 2007 - March 2010 Audit Senior /Procurement Leader

● As a Senior Procurement Leader (CPL) reports to the Procurement Director, Capital, and leads the procurement efforts across the life cycle of assigned projects. The CPL will have a broad knowledge of Procurement strategies, policies, and processes, and will be responsible for ensuring that Goods and Services are procured and delivered at optimal risk Free and price.

● As the primary point of contact for the Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business stakeholders, the CPL will foster partnering relationships to drive action and break down barriers to facilitate the delivery of on-time projects that are within budget and meet business expectations & objectives. I always negotiate and manage large project contracts, including Engineering & Design, Construction (EPC) / Construction Management (EPCm) contracts. I served as Lead Accountant/Fiscal Officer II.

● I also lead planning sessions, set timelines, assign tasks, and manage engagements

● Guide and mentor junior staff throughout the audit process

● Review and prepare clear, well-documented work papers

● Monitor project status, suggest process improvements, and leverage technology

● Handle all phases of audits, including drafting reports

● Engage in client networking and support business development efforts State Street Bank Dr Quincy, MA February 2005 - June 2007 Assistant Manager, Global Financial Reporting

● State Street Bank's Global Financial Reporting (GFR) team is responsible for all aspects of our shareholders’ financial reporting experience for State Street Bank fund ranges globally. As a part of the GFR team, you will partner with both external providers and colleagues globally in formulating the successful delivery of shareholder reports and advance a globally aligned vision and business model. Additional responsibilities include:

● Carry out analytical, quantitative and qualitative reviews of financial statements (including notes) and shareholder reports prepared by fund administrators, ensuring that State Street Bank disclosure policies and quality standards are maintained, and resolving any audit inquiries;

● Coordination with external audit firms including review of engagement letters and fees, audit preparation activities, audit confirmations, general audit inquiries, execution of management representation letters, and review of board deliverables;

● Lead ongoing and ad hoc projects to strengthen GFR’s global operating model and contribute to State Street Bank-wide initiatives;

● Accumulate, validate, and record data related to global fund metrics including fund counts, monthly issuances, cost savings, efficiencies, utilization, and other results of operations;

● Prepare concise reporting to share with the executive-level audience. Deutsche Bank Boston, MA March 2003 - January 2005 Senior Analyst Real Estate Portfolio and Asset Management

● As an analyst I compile underwriting in both Argus and Excel to assist with multi-year planning, financings, leasing, value-add strategies and review of quarterly reporting.

● I always prepare Investment Committee presentations for financings, leasing and dispositions

● Also analyze leasing opportunities and sensitivities via ARGUS, NPV analyses and manage work with property management teams on everyday operations and engineering team members

● I lead external appraisal process and complete internal valuations, while working departments, including transactions, research and support the transition of newly acquired properties from the transactions group

● We are also looking for a new way of innovation in commercial or residential real estate investment.

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