Reema Bakarania

About Reema Bakarania

As a senior strategic operations leader, I serve as a \"mission control\" for companies, helping them align, stay focused, and execute on their most critical strategic challenges. I bring nearly 15 years of experience in the global financial services industry, including capital markets and alternative investment management. I am known for my results-oriented approach and ability to optimize organizational processes and operations, secure a competitive advantage, and devise and implement high-impact strategies.An award-winning collaborator and advocate, I have an unwavering commitment to driving constructive change and advancing business value to the organization. I bring innovation to life by implementing keen analytics and a methodological approach to problem-solving. With strong communication skills, I am able to foster long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, making me an invaluable asset to any team. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative, and globally diverse environments.As Chief of Staff at Revantage, I was responsible for partnering with the executive team to define business strategy, facilitating efficient communication and decision-making, and leading enterprise-based initiatives focused on optimizing company performance, customer experience, and employee engagement. Prior to that role, I held progressively senior roles at RBC Capital Markets, where I ultimately served as Director and Head of Business and Performance Management of Business and Client Services. At RBC, I developed a track record of leading transformational change and optimizing organizational processes and operations, securing competitive advantage, and devising high-impact strategies.Beyond my professional pursuits, I\'m also deeply committed to giving back. I serve as a junior board member for City Harvest, a food rescue organization dedicated to ending hunger in New York City. So, whether I\'m in the boardroom or the community, my focus is always on making a meaningful impact.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Business Strategy and Management for Third Party Solutions

   TIAA

   Jan 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• University of Miami

  Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Immunology

• University of South Florida

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics

• University of Miami

  Bachelor of Arts, Economics

• The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Economics Study Abroad

• Columbia Business School

  Driving Strategic Impact

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Portfolio Management
• Start-Ups
• Cash Flow
• Risk Management
• Budgets
• Finance
• Due Diligence
• Investment Banking
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Variance Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Executive Management
• Corporate Finance