Head of Risk & Controls, Finance at Bridgewater Associates
New York City Metropolitan Area
RBS Markets and International Banking
Head of CAO Controls, Americas
September 2014 to Present
RBS Markets and International Banking
Head of Business Management, Global Special Situations Group, US Flow Credit Trading
January 2010 to September 2014
RBS Markets and International Banking
Director, Head of Loan Markets Middle Office
January 2005 to January 2010
CIBC World Markets
Director, Secondary Loan Trading
January 2000 to January 2005
Managed the creation and implementation of the central Controls team for the Americas, reporting to the CAO and leading a 35 person team. Drive the implementation of an effective risk management framework across CIB in line with the Bank's three lines of defense model, with a strong focus on Technology delivery and change, including Infrastructure and Cybersecurity.... Managed the creation and implementation of the central Controls team for the Americas, reporting to the CAO and leading a 35 person team. Drive the implementation of an effective risk management framework across CIB in line with the Bank's three lines of defense model, with a strong focus on Technology delivery and change, including Infrastructure and Cybersecurity. Provide sponsorship and steer for embedding changes to the operating model to meet regulatory and conduct strategy. Developed a core BI team introducing an automated MI solution to the Senior Executive team, as well as the implementation of various management tools to the overall CIB business areas.
What company does Karen Brewer work for?
Karen Brewer works for RBS Markets and International Banking
What is Karen Brewer's role at RBS Markets and International Banking?
Karen Brewer is Head of CAO Controls, Americas
What industry does Karen Brewer work in?
Karen Brewer works in the Investment Management industry.
Who are Karen Brewer's colleagues?
Karen Brewer's colleagues are Daniel Amberger, Nikolay Lazarev, Liz Shepard, Charles Sapienza, Zixiao Chen, Sylvia Khatcherian, Michael Puff, Samuel Haber, Kalpesh Patel, and Theresa Gebert
📖 Summary
Senior Business Manager with 15+ years Fixed Income, Regulatory, Risk & Controls Management experience. Versatile, highly effective team player who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives.Extensive organizational restructuring and project management background.Head of CAO Controls, Americas @ Managed the creation and implementation of the central Controls team for the Americas, reporting to the CAO and leading a 35 person team. Drive the implementation of an effective risk management framework across CIB in line with the Bank's three lines of defense model, with a strong focus on Technology delivery and change, including Infrastructure and Cybersecurity. Provide sponsorship and steer for embedding changes to the operating model to meet regulatory and conduct strategy. Developed a core BI team introducing an automated MI solution to the Senior Executive team, as well as the implementation of various management tools to the overall CIB business areas. From September 2014 to Present (1 year 4 months) Head of Business Management, Global Special Situations Group, US Flow Credit Trading @ Accountable for overall management of the Fixed Income desks, comprised of 80+ staff with an annual ~100mm P&L. Drive key business initiatives in collaboration with internal cross functional stakeholders. From January 2010 to September 2014 (4 years 9 months) Director, Head of Loan Markets Middle Office @ Managed the Middle Office team supporting Distressed and Par Loan Trading, Equities, Fixed Income and Syndicate businesses. From January 2005 to January 2010 (5 years 1 month) Director, Secondary Loan Trading @ From January 2000 to January 2005 (5 years 1 month) Karen Brewer is skilled in: Credit Derivatives, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Fixed Income, High Yield, CDS, Trading, Syndications, Structured Finance, Derivatives, Trading Systems, Financial Markets, Dodd-Frank, Operational Risk Management, Interest Rate Derivatives
Extraversion (E), Sensing (S), Feeling (F), Judging (J)
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