Christopher Pescatore

About Christopher Pescatore

Strategic, results-oriented professional with a consistent pattern of success in guiding, advising, and managing businesses to achieve results in their Risk Management disciplines. Successful leader of people, empowering and developing employees to work at their full potential. Valuable experience in leading a risk program from the ground up. Well versed in managing audits from end to end, developing metrics, and delivering insightful analysis leading to a reduction in risk. Trusted and experienced Risk Manager with respected business acumen to analyze, optimize, and sustain a stable risk environment, ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate policies, and build strong relationships with strategic partners.Core competencies include- Risk Management/Regulatory Compliance- Project Management- Audit & Regulatory Exam Management- Risk Assessment Creation & Execution- Risk Framework Development- Employee Development & Empowerment- Management of Multiple Concurrent Priorities- Fostering Teamwork- Effective Communication- Issue Remediation

Experience

1. Vice President, Senior Group Risk Specialist - Us Orm Finance Portfolio Lead

   TD

   Jun 2025 — Present · PA, US

   Ascended to the leadership team, taking responsibility for the US Finance ORM portfolio with additional responsibilities covering Enterprise Real Estate US and TD Procurement US. Developed go forward strategy for recalibration of the team, priorities, and approach to working with first line and second line partners. Drove closure and validation of long overdue issues while working to realign the first line with ORM programs and requirements. Managed high levels of change throughout the organization, with multiple new programs being rolled out simultaneously. Selected accomplishments- Designed and implemented a revised framework for the realignment of the interaction model between first and second lines of defense supporting US & Enterprise Finance- Oversaw growth of colleagues in both talent development and headcount, driving the team to enhanced capabilities and increased resources- Responsible for the oversight of numerous concurrent remediations, driving towards on time delivery- Via the second line challenge process, drove refinement of the risk and control environment to provide enhanced visibility into the true risks of the business

Education

• Seton Hall University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Banking
• Risk Management
• Risk Monitoring
• Goal Oriented
• Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Task Management
• Public Speaking
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Risk Assessment
• Leadership
• People Skills
• Management