Leslie Faison
MRA/MSFTA, Projects & Risk | Financial Services
- Role
- Consultant at Citi
- Location
- Hackensack, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leslie Faison
I’m a compliance and risk professional with a strong background in contract negotiation, regulatory alignment, and project execution. I’ve led initiatives that improved efficiency, reduced risk, and kept operations in sync with evolving regulations.What sets me apart is my ability to balance legal precision with business needs. I’ve managed hundreds of complex agreements, streamlined documentation workflows, and contributed to large-scale regulatory and resilience projects.Collaboration is key to how I work. I build strong relationships across legal, compliance, sales, and operations—partnering with teams to deliver results while fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.Highlights: • Boosted negotiation turnaround time by 40% through process improvements • McKinsey Management Accelerator alum, focused on leadership and strategy • Recognized for mentoring and consistently delivering high-impact results • Strong track record with institutional clients, government entities, and asset managers • Paralegal Certificate holder, now pivoting toward roles in compliance and project managementLet’s connect if you\'re looking for someone who brings legal insight, project discipline, and a people-first mindset to every initiative.
Experience
Consultant
Jul 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
FINRA 4210 MSFTA Negotiator.
Education
Rutgers University–Newark
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration
Hampton University
BA, Political Science
General Assembly
Certificate, Digital Marketing
Cornell University
Certificate, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Cornell University
Certificate, Marketing Strategy
Cornell University
Certificate , Human Resources Essentials
Skills
- Content Marketing
- Project Management
- Writing
- Financial Services
- Strategic Planning
- Mentoring
- Investments
- Web Content Writing
- Digital Marketing
- Risk Management
- Derivatives
- Written Communication
- Leadership
- Notary Public
- Event Planning
- Google Analytics
- New Jersey Notary Public
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Media
- Dispute Resolution
- Fixed Income
- Securities
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Non-Profit Volunteering
- Negotiation
- Capital Markets
- Microsoft Excel
- Real Estate
- Marketing
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