Michael Wilson
Management Consultant @Optimus SBR
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WORK HISTORY
Management Consultant @Optimus SBR
Toronto, ON, CA
Led management and oversight of a 15-analyst team on an EUC Governance program at a Big 5 Canadian bank, documenting and analyzing thousands of EUCs, presenting findings and trends to key stakeholders within the bank to align on strategy for EUC Governance• Directed AML remediation delivery at a Big 5 Canadian bank, within a 65-person team, managing a team of 20, and assisting in eliminating the remediation backlog, ensuring the bank was in alignment with FINTRAC deadlines and requirements• Authored and implemented internal governance procedures to classify and manage EUC risk across the enterprise.• Designed and rolled out an EUC governance framework at a Big 5 Canadian bank, embedding classification standards, control testing, and remediation processes.• Supported IFRS 17 implementation at a Big 5 Canadian bank, designing reconciliations and reporting artifacts that enabled compliant close processes.• Designed and deployed IFRS 17 modeling tools to forecast financial statement impacts, supporting strategic decision-making and improving transparency in insurance liability reporting.• Partnered with the Wealth division of a Big 5 Canadian bank on a large acquisition, producing current-state assessments, RAID and gap logs, and execution frameworks.• Developed internal GPT-powered tools that improved proposal development and recruitment efficiency by up to 60%.
EDUCATION
Western University
Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies, Finance and Administration
Schulich School of Business - York University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Marketing
ABOUT MICHAEL WILSON
I’m a finance-sector consultant turned transformation strategist with hands-on experience in banking operations, regulatory readiness, and large-scale change programs. I excel at breaking down complex business and technical problems, designing scalable operating models, and driving cross-functional delivery — often at the intersection of operations, risk, and technology.Over the past several years I’ve:Led enterprise-wide current-state assessments, identified inefficiencies and control gaps, and built actionable future-state recommendations adopted by senior leadership.Translated business & compliance requirements into clear product specifications and user stories for technology teams — enabling scalable governance tools and long-term resilience.Managed cross-functional teams, aligned stakeholders, and delivered strategic initiatives under pressure while maintaining operational integrity and focus on impact.If you’re building or transforming financial products or banking operations and need someone who combines deep finance background, consulting discipline and product-thinking — let’s connect.
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