Lesley Baren
Dynamic Change & Transformation Leader | Data Governance & Strategy | Regulatory Compliance | Business Growth | Chief of Staff | Delivering Measurable Outcomes
- Role
- Executive Director, Firmwide CDO, Strategic Execution at JPMorganChase
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lesley Baren
As a dynamic leader in global investment banking and financial services, I excel in driving transformative change and delivering measurable business outcomes. My career is marked by navigating complex market transformations with agility and strategic foresight.Key Achievements• Data Governance & Strategy: Spearheaded a multi-year finance data strategy that secured IHC/US Board approval, simplified data architecture, and strengthened data management to meet Federal Reserve mandates.• Regulatory Compliance: Orchestrated change across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with Basel, Dodd-Frank, CCAR, and other regulations, thereby enhancing organizational resilience.• Strategic Business Growth- Launched a U.S. OTC derivatives platform that enabled multi-billion-dollar macro derivative hedges, reduced risk-weighted assets, and enhanced competitive positioning- Established a new bank and broker-dealer operation in Mexico, expanding the global footprint and unlocking new revenue streams.• Chief of Staff Excellence: Oversaw large-scale IT departments with 500+ resources and budgets exceeding $50M, consistently surpassing financial and operational targets.• Post-Acquisition Integration: Led finance technology transformation following UBS’s $3.25B acquisition of Credit Suisse, ensuring seamless integration of complex systems.I am passionate about building diverse, high-performing teams and have successfully led cross-functional groups of up to 250 professionals worldwide. With a robust foundation in technology and operations, I bridge the gap between business functions, aligning systems with strategic goals.Thriving on challenges, I am eager to continue learning and evolving in our rapidly changing business landscape. I welcome connections with those passionate about shaping the future of technology, business, and beyond.#ChangeLeadership #DataGovernance #RegulatoryCompliance #FinancialServices #BusinessGrowth #ChiefOfStaff #FinTech #ChangeManagement #MergersAndAcquisitions
Experience
Executive Director, Firmwide CDO, Strategic Execution
Sep 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US
Lead strategic change initiatives end-to-end from initiation to completion, that enable Lines of Businesses and Corporate Functions with the tools and solutions to achieve AI-ready data, and effectively and efficiently manage data risk.
Education
University at Albany, SUNY
Bachelor of Science (BS)
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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