Manager Management
Resume:
THOMAS E. MURRAY III
Huntington, New York *****
****@*********.***
Focus of Interest: Planning and Analysis | Performance Management | Finance
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dynamic, detail-oriented senior planning and analysis manager, offering over 15 years of broad-based experience in business operations, strategic and financial planning and analysis, and staff development. Proven ability in streamlining the development of financial projections and performance objectives while proficiently consolidating business plans and strategic initiatives. Visionary, hands-on leader; recognized for well-defined business management acumen and outstanding organization, problem resolution, and decision-making aptitude. Accurate and highly ethical in all work-related projects, contributing immediately to corporate financial goals and objectives.
Key Expertise
Strategic and Business Planning | Performance Measurement and Tracking
Profit Growth and Business Improvements | Variance Analysis | Forecasting and Budget Development
Personnel Development | Best Practices and Process Efficiencies | Cross-Functional Leadership
LEADERSHIP CAREER HISTORY
Citigroup – Citi Cards - Long Island City, NY - Mar 2006–Present
SVP, PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, CITI-BRANDED CARDS FINANCE
BUSINESS SUPPORTED – GLOBAL PAYMENT SYSTEMS AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT Aug 2011–Present
Frequently tapped for critical analysis within the Global Payments Network Group through financial input.
- Successfully led the financial and value projections of the following key negotiations:
- Five-year extension of MasterCard CBA with analytical period from August to December 2011
- Five-year Citibank/Visa U.S. Business Development Agreement from August to December 2011
- Card issuer agreement renegotiation between American Express and Citibank on shared line shared statement program with analytical period from August to October 2011
- Expertly performed ad hoc analysis of card portfolio acquisition request for proposals (RFPs) and third party acquisition funding opportunities.
- Instituted high-level financial projections comparing Global Affluent Card proposals from multiple networks.
SVP, PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, CITI-BRANDED CARDS FINANCE
BUSINESS SUPPORTED – CROSS SELL Oct 2010– Sep 2011
Spearheaded profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the $300MM fee services business within Citi-Branded Cards; oversaw legacy products, such as debt protection and identity theft and wallet protection.
- Established P&L projections in partnership with business for initiatives, which included new products and delivery channels.
- Played a vital role in fee services management through monthly presentations of the business’ trends and outlook.
VP, CONSOLIDATIONS MANAGER, CITI CARDS FINANCE
BUSINESS SUPPORTED – CROSS SELL Mar 2006– Oct 2010
Assumed full management accountability for a team of three analysts within the finance area. Supervised the delivery of all financial reporting within Citi Cards Cross Sell business, including management of financial control calendar as well as consolidation of all financial plans, forecasts and actual results for Citi-Branded Cards and Retail Partner Cards. Administered senior/executive management presentations.
- Provided financial planning and analysis support; identified opportunities and risks against key forecasts and plans.
- Solely presented consolidated financial results to the Citi Cards Cross Sell Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Citi Cards SBU financial organizations for products and services sold through Citi Cards Cross Sell Division.
- Significantly contributed to the development and implementation of ongoing process improvements.
Astoria Federal Savings Bank - New Hyde Park, NY - Aug 1996–Mar 2006
SENIOR MANAGER AND FIRST ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
RETAIL PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND DATA MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Oct 1998–Mar 2006
Established and directed a team of eight financial and senior financial analysts. Served as proactive member of the Retail Sub Alco Team and the Five-Year Business Plan Team. Evaluated product profitability and conducted efficiency analysis on transaction processing and FTE staffing levels. Engaged in special projects and ad hoc analysis. Conducted financial analysis recommending new products and services, capital expenses, and distribution channels.
- Collaborated with the Director of Retail Banking Administration in overseeing operating and capital budget, incentive compensation programs, non-traditional product commissions, performance measurement metrics, and performance reporting program through the creation of the Retail Performance Measurement and Data Management Department.
- Created and implemented the very first individual monthly branch income and expense budgets for incentive compensation programs.
- Contributed strategic insights in establishing and utilizing the following:
- Financial and sales goal models and methodology to determine and distribute individual business plan goals to an 86-branch retail banking network
- Weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tracking system to report performance versus plan and goal achievement to all levels of management and business units
- Weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports to measure deposit and account acquisition and retention, percentage to goal performance, budget performance, and all other retail bank metrics
- Worked collaboratively with the Retail Banking Management Team in developing monthly, quarterly, and annual retail branch network incentive compensation program. Solely calculated payouts, recognized eligibility, resolved claims, and identified top performers.
- Established budget models and reports and streamlined budgetary responsibility of $130M; evaluated performance with executive management quarterly forecast review and presented variance explanations and reforecasts side-by-side with the Retail Banking Management Team.
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, RETAIL BANKING STRATEGIC & FINANCIAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT
LONG ISLAND SAVINGS BANK (MERGED WITH ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS IN 1998), MELVILLE, NY Aug 1996–Oct 1998
Modeled deposit growth goals, and proficiently measured branch profitability and branch break even points. Efficiently analyzed branch network opportunities for consolidation, closure, de novo expansion, and relocation of branches. Examined “in-store” branch banking programs within supermarkets and pharmacy chains.
EARLIER CAREER
CrossLand Savings Bank - Various Locations in New York - 1987–1996
BRANCH SALES MANAGER AND ASSISTANT TREASURER, HUNTINGTON, NY 1996
BRANCH MANAGER AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY, BROOKLYN, NY
CROSSLAND FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK (ACQUIRED BY REPUBLIC NATIONAL BANK IN 1996), BROOKLYN, NY 1995–1996
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY, BROOKLYN, NY 1994–1995
BRANCH MANAGER AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY, BAYSIDE, NY; HEWLETT, NY 1991–1993
OPERATIONS MANAGER, ASSISTANT MANAGER, AND MANAGEMENT TRAINEE, VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK 1987–1991
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MAJOR IN BANKING, FINANCE, AND INVESTMENTS
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Thesis: A Question of Efficiency in a Consolidating Industry: An Empirical Study of Commercial Bank Mergers and Acquisitions (Published in Hofstra University, 1993)
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WITH DUAL MAJORS IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BCIS)
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Chaminade High School, Mineola, NY
COLLEGIATE PROGRAM (37 COLLEGE CREDITS EARNED)
C.W. Post University, Greenvale, NY
AWARDS
“Quality Service Excellence” Award for the 4th Quarter of 2011 at Citigroup
“Star Player” Awards at Citigroup
“PEAK Process Award” at Astoria Federal Savings Bank
ACTIVITIES
Board Member, Huntington Bay Hills Property Owners Association
Treasurer, Cold Spring Harbor Huntington Travel Soccer Team – Falcons
2011 Chairperson, Citibank Consumer Finance Employee Advocacy Group
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Oracle | Hyperion | Essbase | General Ledger (GL) Inquiry Tools
Internet Applications
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