Michelle E.

Project Manager @Scotiabank - Global Banking and Markets

New York, NY, US

Manage technology-driven regulatory projects to ensure compliance with FINRA, SEC, and Federal Reserve Board (FRB) requirements, overseeing end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives impacting multiple systems and business units.Lead cross-functional teams in implementing system enhancements for arranged financing transactions, coordinating with technology, operations, and compliance stakeholders to ensure seamless integration across upstream and downstream systems.Design and execute detailed testing strategies, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system integration testing, and validation of downstream impacts to journal entries and related processes.Drive multi-system technology change initiatives, assessing dependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful delivery of critical updates with minimal disruption to business operations.Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, tracking milestones, deliverables, and issue resolution across complex IT and regulatory landscapes in the banking/financial industry.Coordinate and lead discussions with internal technology teams and external vendors to manage data integrity, system interfaces, and reporting functionalities impacted by technological changes.Support remediation and readiness efforts for Category compliance projects, leveraging Scotiabank’s risk and control frameworks to ensure regulatory adherence and operational stability.Prepare and present project updates, technical documentation, and risk assessments to senior leadership, steering committees, and regulatory bodies, ensuring transparency and alignment on regulatory initiatives.Champion continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing project delivery processes, implementing lessons learned, and fostering collaboration between IT, regulatory, and business teams.

Moanalua High School

High School Diploma

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science - BS, International Relations and Affairs