Robert Terris

About Robert Terris

As a financial services executive, I am risk conscious and remain diligent and focused on implementing strong controls and adhering to industry regulations.My leadership style is strategic, results-oriented and collaborative, with a focus on providing comprehensive solutions and increasing operational efficiencies across the organization. I value systematic approaches and continuous improvement to drive operational improvements and implement best practices that leverage technology, 3rd-party specialists, and team optimization. As an executive leader who brings together multiple teams to advance initiatives or resolve complex challenges, I lead from a position of effective communication, collaboration and fostering a constructive work environment. Skilled at mediating diverse perspectives that lead to achieving strategic goals and preserving important relationships. Profit and Loss (P&L) Management Regulatory Compliance Strategic Planning Systems Implementation, Automation, & Scalability Vendor and Contract Management Contract Negotiation Performance Tracking and Reporting

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Operations Strategy and Vendor Oversight

   Voya Investment Management

   Apr 2024 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Built from ground up and established strategic oversight and financial reporting of new team managing 3rd-party relationships, with annual budget of $45M and contracts up to $120M, centralized under COO. Used continuous improvement (CI) methodologies to implement strategies, create opportunities for revenue and business growth, decrease costs, and increase capabilities. Ensured operational compliance of agreed upon services, negotiated contracts for new and existing services, and held 3rd-parties accountable for their work.

Education

• Bowling Green State University

  BA