Michelle Leon

About Michelle Leon

Results-driven senior project manager with 20 years of experience leading large-scale transformation programs across Finance, Risk, and Compliance functions in financial services institutions. Oversaw project portfolio valued at ~$2-6M as consulting director. Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget while exceeding client expectations. Skilled in leading global, cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships. Adept at anticipating and addressing potential roadblocks, developing risk mitigation strategies, and providing strategic direction to ensure project success. Prior to joining Citi, Michelle was a consultant in KPMG, Capco, Kurt Salmon / Wavestone, and BearingPoint. She was also previously employed by Goldman Sachs as a Regulatory Reporting Analyst and by PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Senior Associate in auditing.Michelle’s expertise is in Finance transformation projects, including: design and implementation of Finance target operating models; process optimization and robotic process automation; near-shoring / off-shoring; cost optimization; cross-functional project management of organizational transformations and complex regulatory remediation programs; and change management for global Corporate and Investment Banks. She is a Certified Public Accountant.

Experience

1. Director

   Citi

   Mar 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Provides strategic, advisory support concerning scope, execution and closure of Finance regulatory commitments under the 2020 OCC/FRB Consent Orders.

Education

• NYU Stern School of Business

  MBA, Management

• The Wharton School

  BS, Accounting, Minor in French

Skills

• Change Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Organizational Structure
• Nearshore
• Offshore Management
• Project Management
• Cost Efficiency
• Management
• Banking
• Financial Services
• Leadership
• Consulting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Program Management
• Business Strategy
• Strategy