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Chris is a senior executive and trusted advisor with more than 25 years of experience spanning capital markets, financial services, and management consulting. He brings a rare combination of front-office market expertise and deep regulatory, risk, and finance capabilities, enabling him to guide institutions through complex operational, compliance, and transformation challenges.
Christopher has extensive experience across the banking and capital markets sector, having held senior leadership roles in structured finance, trading, risk management, and operational finance. He has managed global portfolios, built and led finance and risk functions, and advised executive leadership on strategic initiatives impacting financial performance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk.
In his advisory work, Christopher focuses on helping organizations modernize and optimize their operating models through digital transformation and process innovation. He has led large-scale initiatives incorporating automation, data analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI, RPA, and cloud-based solutions, to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve decision-making. His work frequently involves designing and implementing target operating models, developing governance frameworks, and integrating technology-driven solutions across finance, risk, and compliance functions.
Chris has advised global institutions on matters involving swap dealer regulation, Volcker Rule compliance, AML/BSA frameworks, LIBOR transition, and broader prudential regulatory requirements. His work includes conducting risk and control assessments, leading remediation programs, and supporting clients through regulatory examinations and enterprise-wide compliance transformations.
In his free time, you can find Chris either on the tennis court or gold course. He is also an avid Yankees fan and enjoys finding great food in hidden gems surrounding the New York and Miami metro areas.
Representative Experience
Engagement Lead, “Uplift” of Board & Senior Management Reporting metrics to satisfy Federal Reserve Board MRA for a multi-national, Asian-based financial institution
Sr. Finance, Risk & Regulatory Advisor supporting remediation of several FRB MRA/MRIAs concerning regulatory, accounting and financial reporting issues for a Tier 1 European financial institution
Associate Partner, Compliance & Risk Management, SIA US LLC
Manager, Financial Services & Performance Improvement, Ernst & Young
Deputy Head of Internal Audit & Business Assessment Leader, IXIS Capital Markets
Head of Finance & Risk Control Group, Global Foreign Exchange, Merrill Lynch
Audit & Transaction Advisory in Broker-Dealer & Banking Practice, Price Waterhouse, LLP
Education
University of Chicago Booth School of Business, MBA
University of Rhode Island, BS, Accounting & Finance
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, AI Strategy & Leadership Certificate
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (New York)
GARP; Financial Risk Manager Candidate (Part II)
FINRA; Series 3, 7, 55 & 63 (Inactive)
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)
Chartered Financial Analyst; Level II Candidate



