Russell Russ Smith

About Russell Russ Smith

Director of Operations, Investments, Business Development, Client Relationships, Strategy, Risk, Business Transformations, Program Management, Technology Solutions, CRM, Sales, and Data Analytics: I have over 20 years of experience in business development, client relationship management, operations, technology solutions, finance, sales, risk, analytics, and consulting, with a proven track record of delivering ambitious strategic plans and directing successful global operations across product offerings, company services, structures, and growth phases.As Business Group Manager for Citi\'s Production & Controllers Transformation Group, I directed oversight and management of the group’s strategies, corporate initiatives, operations, processes, global projects, technology solutions, and training initiatives, ensuring the achievement of operational solutions, metrics & performance goals. Within Citi\'s Global Process & Stakeholder Management (GPSM) and Financial Risk Shared Services (FRSS), I led global business transformations, process re-engineering, standardization, automation, risk assessments, data management, and technology solutions across various operations and functions. As an investment professional, I managed investment solutions, client relationships and onboarding, vendor management, and various management and reporting platforms. I am accomplished in integrating technology solutions and streamlining business processes across and within global business units. By streamlining operations and implementing business transformations, I have eliminated over $1B in operational losses and achieved over 35% efficiency gains. I am passionate about solving business problems with creative and analytical acumen, building effective teams, and deploying strategic solutions that align with the company\'s vision and goals.

Experience

1. VP - Business Group Manager Production & Controllers Transformation Group

   Citi

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Directed oversight and management of the group’s strategies, operations, corporate initiatives, processes, business development, global transformation projects, technology solutions, and training initiatives to ensure the timely and successful achievement of the group’s operational metrics & performance goals. · Led client relationship management, onboarding, and technology and reporting solutions.· Led business transformation initiatives; Achieved 23% global operational efficiency by implementing new treasury liquidity reporting processes, procedures, metrics, and technology solutions; · Communicated with stakeholders and global business units, orchestrated training, and managed operations and team development.

Education

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Post Graduate Program, Data Science & Business Analytics

  2020 — 2021

• Columbia Business School

  Business Analytics

• University of Vermont

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management and Operations

Skills

• Executive Positions
• Technical Training
• Compliance
• Equity Trading
• Operational Excellence
• Business Catalyst
• Series 7
• Increase Productivity
• Risk Management
• Managed Futures
• Business Acquisition
• Electronic Trading
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Technology Integration
• Media/Technology/Communications Industry
• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Derivatives
• Information Technology
• Start-Ups
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Trading Systems
• Strategic Partnerships
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Hedge Funds
• Business Strategy
• Creative Problem Solving
• Process Excellence
• Investment Strategies
• Alternative Investments
• Management Consulting
• Air Force Captain
• Digital Media
• Sales
• Increased Profitability
• Series 63
• Technology Evaluation
• Operations Management
• Client Development