Karima Gainey
Senior Operational Risk Professional | Risk & Controls, ERM & Issue Management | Audit & Regulatory Readiness | Banking & Financial Services
- Role
- Business Execution Consultant Chief of Staff Project Manager at Wells Fargo
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karima Gainey
Senior operational risk professional with 18+ years of experience in financial services, specializing in operational risk management, risk and control oversight, issue management, and audit and regulatory readiness. I bring a strong foundation in identifying risk, assessing control effectiveness, and supporting remediation efforts within complex, regulated environments. I partner closely with business, technology, audit, and compliance stakeholders to strengthen control frameworks, improve operational efficiency, and support regulatory expectations. Collaboration and integrity are central to my approach. I value diverse perspectives and build strong partnerships to deliver practical, sustainable outcomes while continuously deepening my expertise to contribute meaningfully to the evolving risk landscape.
Experience
Business Execution Consultant Chief of Staff Project Manager
Oct 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Support enterprise initiatives with a strong focus on operational execution, governance, and risk oversight within a highly regulated environment. Provide coordination and oversight across workforce planning, financial tracking, and operational processes to ensure business objectives are executed in alignment with approved plans, control expectations, and leadership priorities.Partner closely with leadership, technology teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to support planning, execution tracking, and transparent reporting. Monitor headcount and resource utilization, identify execution risks or dependencies, and surface issues that may impact delivery, compliance, or audit readiness. Translate complex operational and financial data into clear, concise materials used for executive updates, committees, and governance forums.Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders by facilitating planning sessions, team meetings, and steering forums to drive alignment and accountability. Support continuous improvement efforts by streamlining business service processes, strengthening documentation and reporting practices, and reinforcing disciplined execution and ethical decision-making across initiatives.
Education
Lovegevity Wedding Planning Institute
Certificate, Wedding and Event Planning
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Accounting
2011
Central Piedmont Community College
Project Management w/Agile Plus
New York School of Interior Design
Certificate, Interior Design
2020
Central Piedmont Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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