Romeo Whou

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ABOUT ROMEO WHOU

Strategic banking and finance leader with 19 years of experience, with a deliberate and responsible approach to line of business growth, digital transformation, product management, sales, sales management, customer experience, data management, treasury & finance analysis, project management, and transformational planning & execution within the context of finance and reporting. Skilled in finance and treasury, reciprocal & public deposit solutions, CDARS & ICS accounts, municipal portfolio management for government entities, government banking, finance operations, FDIC-insured solutions for large commercial & non-profit organizations, universities and colleges, and public funds. Adept in relationship banking, credit, mitigating loan portfolio risk, business and consumer lending, payments, building and coaching successful and agile teams, working cross-functionally, operations, regulatory compliance, budget management & planning, and change & process management. Tenured leader in customer and member acquisition. 10+ years experience in successfully leading & managing bank retail teams with demonstrated P&L growth on a district/territory level. Experienced in growth market expansion and brand awareness leveraging impactful connections. My background in information science (MLS) has equipped me well with relevant tools and strategies to effectively analyze and use data from complicated sources. In my professional roles, I\'ve drawn on this skill to construct useful narratives and summaries to identify and communicate trends, anticipated headwinds, and patterns that can influence strategy and sound business decisions. My background in data, project management, and banking sales leadership - has worked in concert with my experience to turn strategy into actionable impact. Professionally & personally, I have a dedicated interest and focus in the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and employee resource groups that support these initiatives. Representation matters; fostering safe spaces in the professional & corporate world has positive and sustainable impact. ‍ Questions about my experience? Need assistance with financial solutions, or consumer/business banking? Or simply seeking to grow your professional network? Feel free to reach out to me for a conversation, connection, chat, or a meeting!