Kendra Sevilimedu

About Kendra Sevilimedu

I am a Business Executive, Project Management Leader, Senior Program Manager, and Change Enabler, with a commitment to integrity, excellence, and delivering impactful results. My specialty is driving change by helping Asset Management, Real Estate, Financial Services, and other companies achieve growth, transformation, and efficiency through new product launches, business strategic initiatives, system implementations, continuous process improvement, and business development. I do this by strategically leading cross-functional teams and with exceptional research, analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills. With a Risk Management lens and Operations background, I have been successful given my organizational, quality, and thorough approach in what I do. What is unique about me is my ability to manage, advise, and empower all levels of the organization, whether communicating the big picture or the fine details with high proficiency.I have spent much of my career working at Northern Trust, Morgan Stanley, TIAA, Goldman Sachs, and Lassus Wherley. I obtained my B.S. in Finance, Marketing & Math from NYU Stern School of Business, and an MBA in Finance & Management from Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. I also completed the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. I enjoy international photography and travel, having visited 35 countries and 40 states in the USA.I love opportunities where I can create trust and enhance powerful long-term relationships with executive leaders and business partners, while collaborating to transform businesses and help companies meet their future state strategic goals. I am passionate about driving and implementing positive change by making the world a better place - one project, program, person, process, and product at a time.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager, Transformation & Delivery Office

   BMO

   Mar 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business

  BS

• Fordham Gabelli School of Business

  MBA

Skills

• Asset Management
• Financial Services
• Fixed Income
• Equities
• Derivatives
• Emerging Markets
• Project Management
• Strategy
• Financial Analysis
• Global Strategy
• Economics
• Building Relationships
• Microsoft Excel
• Finance
• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Global Asset Management
• Risk Management
• Photography
• Leadership
• Performance Metrics
• Middle Office
• Change Management
• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• Business Analysis
• Strategic Planning