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Violeta Burany

@violetaburany

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Seasoned compliance and project leader with extensive financial services experience.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a remote role that allows me to leverage my compliance expertise and project management skills while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

I am a seasoned compliance and project leader with over 20 years of experience in the financial services and telecommunications sectors. My career has been marked by a proven track record of driving transformational initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. I possess exceptional project acumen and a strategic mindset, which has enabled me to manage complex roadmaps and deliver impactful solutions across various regions, including North America, Europe, APAC, and LATAM.

In my most recent role as Global Compliance Stream Lead at Scotiabank, I successfully delivered a global regulatory program that significantly reduced error verification rates and bank risk exposure. My previous experience as Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at telMAX Inc. allowed me to implement a comprehensive compliance program, resulting in a notable reduction in compliance-related incidents. I am passionate about fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and driving operational effectiveness through enhanced governance controls.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Global Compliance Stream Lead

Scotiabank

Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Led the delivery of a global regulatory program to monitor employees' conflicts of interest across multiple regions. Implemented a SaaS platform, reducing error verification rates by 40% and improving operational effectiveness with enhanced governance controls.

Regulatory Compliance SaaS Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Training Development Communication Process Improvement Technical Solutions

Director, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

telMAX Inc.

Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)

Implemented regulatory initiatives and developed a comprehensive compliance program, resulting in a 30% reduction in compliance incidents and a 20% increase in employee awareness. Engaged with regulatory bodies to shape policies.

Regulatory Affairs Risk Assessment Internal Controls Communication Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Manager, Vendor Risk Management

Bank of Montreal

Mar 2014 - May 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Managed supplier risk for a portfolio of over $250MM, enhancing risk assessment processes and supporting audit preparations. Achieved a 20% reduction in high-risk supplier engagements.

Vendor Risk Management Risk Assessment Information Security Contract Management Regulatory Compliance

Global Delivery Manager, Wealth Management

Bank of Montreal

Jan 2011 - Mar 2014 (3 years 2 months)

Directed the migration of organizational operations to India, focusing on process transformation and digitization. Achieved a 25% increase in operational efficiency and a 30% reduction in process cycle time.

Project Management Risk Mitigation Governance Resource Allocation Workflow Optimization

Project Manager, Lending/Credit Card PMO

Bank of Montreal

Apr 2004 - May 2011 (7 years 1 month)

Led transformational projects within budget constraints, ensuring quality standards and governance. Managed significant investments and integrated AML requirements into customer onboarding processes.

Project Management Budget Management Quality Assurance AML Technical Platform Transformation Customer Onboarding