Jean Sanchez

At Sheridan College, my role as a Senior Business Consultant has honed my skills in operational risk analysis, shaping strategic initiatives that mitigate potential financial risks. Our team's dedication to detail has been crucial in navigating complex business environments and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Previously, as an Analyst at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, I applied meticulous risk reporting techniques to safeguard the integrity of financial systems. My background in banking and securities law from Sheridan College complements my analytical acumen, enabling me to contribute effectively to organizational resilience and stability.

Experience

September 2023 - December 2023

Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions - Toronto, ON

Analyst

Carried out extensive evaluations of the risk tolerance for a Federally Regulated Financial Institution (FRFI) by utilizing data metrics and detailed analysis at OSFI. This process yielded important insights which guided strategic decisions and improved risk management approaches.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze financial data, facilitating the development of comprehensive ICAAP reports that were commended for accuracy and insightful analysis by senior management.

Analyzing FRFI's Financial Health, Risk Management,Operational Efficiency,Regulatory Compliance and Governance.

Co-led the development and deployment of an innovative online reporting application for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions (FRFIs), utilized across Small and Medium-Sized Bank (SMSB), Deposit Insurance Sector Branch (DISB), and Insurance Regulation groups within OSFI, streamlining regulatory submissions and enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.

February 2022 - September 2023

CIBC Mellon - Toronto, ON

Portfolio Administrator, FX, Fund and Portfolio Services

Executed critical daily processes to provide essential inputs for mutual funds and FX trades from the Investment Managers

Determined FX requirements for the mutual funds, ETF's, and separately managed accounts

Ensured correct and timely post-execution reporting of trades

Received FX trades daily from Investment Managers, ensuring the trades were accurately and promptly entered to the portfolio accounts' records

Performed reconciliations and identified, reported, and escalated portfolio security discrepancies

Worked with custodian banks/prime brokers, investment managers, and traders to resolve portfolio discrepancies and market settlement issues

Minimized risk and operational losses by adhering to established policies and procedures.

May 2022 - August 2022

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services - Mississauga, ON

Financial Analyst

Month End Tasks: In collaboration with the accounting team, creating and posting journal entries, investigating, and validating General Ledger balances, and updating pertinent financial reports

Monthly Reconciliations: In collaboration with the accounting team, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including the retrieval of relevant reports, the update of reconciliation templates, and the investigation of balance discrepancies

Ad hoc Support: working with SFA or Finance Managers to complete required tasks, such as responding to internal and external audit requests, responding to internal teams to support inquiries, and fulfilling special reporting requirements

Cross-functional Finance Operations Support: Providing support for finance operations functions and teams as necessary, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Consolidations, and Treasury and Tax

October 2022 - April 2023

Sheridan College - Mississauga, ON

Research Assistant

LifeLabs

Lead Financial skills and Knowledge course

Develop learning outcomes, content, assignments, quizzes, and exams for a course to help at-risk populations understand Canada's Financial Institutions and Canadian finance

Planned course modules for Financial Literacy, budgeting, credit and credit scores, consumer awareness, financial planning and saving, FI selection

All in accordance with Credit Canada, Credit Counseling Society

Working with local FI's to aid with community getting introduced to Canadian Finance

December 2021 - April 2022

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce - Mississauga, ON

Client Service Representative

Monitored credit union vaults at least once a week to ensure cash reserves were at sufficient levels and requested more when appropriate

Identified mistakes with transactions and ensured balances were correct for customers

Prepared cashier's checks for patrons of credit union

Examined checks for accuracy, and on several occasions, discovered customers were trying to cash fraudulent checks and referred them to proper authorities

Received utility bill payments customers would have and cashed them to the proper utility company

Analyze foreign financial markets to provide a higher yield of funds when exchanging

Aid clients in day-to-day banking needs- Global transfers, Wire, draft posting, and processing

Aid in adjusting articles/ paperwork to meet translation and understanding criteria.

May 2024

Sheridan Mississauga, ON

BBA Finance

January 2020

Toronto Metropolitan University Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Commerce focused: Business Technology Management, Finance