Denise Klajman

About Denise Klajman

GE Vernova relies on our team to oversee critical trade and supply chain finance operations, leveraging advanced Lean Management techniques and a Six-Sigma Black-Belt certification to drive efficiency and robust controls. Collaborating across multiple regions and business segments, we ensure seamless execution of financial instruments such as letters of credit, guarantees, and surety bonds, supporting a multibillion-dollar portfolio. With over a decade of leadership in financial services, including seven years at GE Capital, our focus has been on optimizing global trade finance processes and designing data-driven solutions for liquidity management. By aligning operational strategies with regulatory requirements and management goals, we enable sustainable growth and informed decision-making for complex, cross-functional financial ecosystems.

Experience

1. Director, Bank Relationship, Trade Finance & Supply Chain Finance

   GE Vernova

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Supported the vision creation, annual goals, and strategic direction for the newly established Bank Relationship Management Team.• Led the country-by-country rollout of the “New Preferred Bank” RFP initiative, leveraging the Lean SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) framework to ensure strategic alignment, service quality, and operational efficiency.• Designed and implemented a centralized tool to manage Bank Relationship meetings across Treasury functions, improving cross-functional coordination, transparency, and strategic engagement with global banking partners.• Managed capacity availability across committed and uncommitted Trade Finance facilities, ensuring alignment with forecasted liquidity and working capital needs. Partnered with Treasury, FP & A, Legal, and Business Units to model credit utilization, maintained covenant compliance, and supported capital planning efforts. Led reporting and analytics on bank facility usage, headroom, and counterparty exposure to drive informed decision-making and efficient credit allocation. Optimized bank facility structures and pricing through data-driven negotiations with global banking partners.• Leveraged data-driven insights and KPIs to monitor bank performance and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Education

• NYU Stern School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

  Bachelors

• Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

  Post-Graduate