Richard Vernon

Experience

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  First Direct (HSBC)

  Jul 2010 - Jan 2013

  - Managing a successful project team to deliver results through successful resource management- Working in a team of Project Managers to complete project tasks to deadline and within budget- Chairing meetings with Senior Managers- Problem solving by thinking out of the box- Accountable for the delivery of projects- Managing business risk proactively and reactively - Developing and maintaining strong relationships with other business areas and stakeholders of all levels- Managing stakeholders efficiently and effectively through relevant communication plans- Updating, creating and implementing new processes that adds to the overall business strategy- Creating multiple project documentation, including project plans and business cases- Managing project risk proactively Show less

  • Regulatory Change Officer

    Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Customer Service Representative

    Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
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  HSBC

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2016

  This was a short post, but I gained valuable experience and served as Chair in this capacity. I led meetings with Senior Managers in Canada, as well as globally, as well as delivered projects and managed project budgets. I oversaw project staff to ensure project success and unity within the team and actively monitored staff’s performance to guarantee the project was completed on time. Known for exceptional leadership abilities, I successfully supervised business risks and minimized all kinds of threats, in addition to preventing project delays by utilizing creative problem-solving skills. I used my relationship-building skills, I established and nurtured positive relationships with other business areas and stakeholders while competently managing sponsors and stakeholders. I also developed relevant communication plans and conducted various meetings as needed. Responsible for creating multiple project documentation, including project plans and business cases. I formed project plans to ensure that we captured all activities, including risk mitigation, and handled all IT processes for different projects, including release planning and ITSA, according to IT deliveries. Show less In this role, I acted as Chair and facilitated meetings with Senior Managers throughout the UK, as well as internationally. I also managed and executed projects to safeguard their prompt delivery and maintaining project budgets that followed the Project Management Framework. As a result, this provided exceptional customer service by proactively preventing project delays and adhering to client’s requests, which increased customer satisfaction and experience. To enhance productivity and efficiency, I improved business strategies by designing new processes and collaborated with the management team to update and implement said changes. Developed and maintained strong relationships with investors by effectively communicating with them and promptly addressing issues. I was responsible for generating documents, including business cases and project objectives, and giving them to my superiors. Show less

  • Project Manager (Contract), Global Change Delivery

    Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Project Manager, Global Change Delivery

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
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  Borden Ladner Gervais LLP / S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L.

  Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Business Transformation Project Manager (Contract)

  As the Project Manager at BLG, I established and executed project strategies that address scope risk in accordance with BPMO standards, as well as maintained processes to ensure project management documentation reports and plans are relevant, accurate, and complete. I developed long-term relationships with team members, observed teams’ performance, and provided constructive feedback to increase efficiency and take corrective actions with staff members when necessary. I also worked closely with and sustained strong relationships with stakeholders and sponsors from all functional areas of business and swiftly resolved issues and conflicts. I was accountable for developing and managing several project teams comprised of talented individuals from cross-functional departments and prioritized project changes that aligned with deliverables and project completion. Participated in meetings that focus on establishing appropriate project management methodologies. Show less

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  Greenstar Plant Products Inc.

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Project Manager

  I built and implemented project objectives focused on project risk and timelines, in addition to producing accurate progress reports to ensure adherence to BPMO regulations. I created new manufacturing methods and layouts that followed Lean principles. I also evaluated and suggested the purchase of several pieces of equipment, and management approved my requests. In this position, I was responsible for developing and executing product launches and quality assurance processes for the Production Department.I also safeguarded that standard operating procedures (SPOs) and efficient project management processes were compiled to because this increased overall productivity. Show less

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  TEEMA Solutions Group Inc

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2018

  Consultant Project Manager (HSBC Bank)

  I had an instrumental part in the leadership and delivery of the transformational & regulatory changes within the bank. The COO and I talked about several project strategies, and all of them were approved. These strategies maximized the institution’s goals, which included collecting and preparing documents and analysing and collecting data to get ready for audits. Known for my team approach, I cooperated with executive managers to discuss several high-priority programmes, as well as headed all Financial Crime & Risk Management projects and initiatives. Further, I acted as liaison between international stakeholders, and regional and local agencies to ensure that programmes and projects operated at optimum levels. Show less

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  Raymond James Ltd.

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  IT Project Manager

  This was a short-term position, and my job was to define all of the aspects of project management, such as project scope, goals, deliverables, tasks, resource requirements, and organizing and getting key resources. I served as the liaison between external vendors and clients and quickly solved complaints through effective communication. Working with numbers has always been one of my favorite parts of my job, which is why I loved the challenge of managing the project budgets and finding new ways to same the client, and the company money. I did this by analyzing and lowering risks and deciding which changes needed to be made. Another part of my responsibilities in the role was to provide IT support and assisted project teams to make sure that they are accurately dispensing resources. I also gave stakeholders reports that tell them the status of their project and the expected date that it would be finished. Show less

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  Aviso Wealth

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

  IT Project Manager / Scrum Master

  As an IT Project Manager and Scrum Manager at Aviso, I supervise multiple projects, including Agile Scrum projects, as well as create and carry out cross-functional project plans. I also work closely with our Legal team to safeguard that all project contracts meet corporate guidelines and vendors’ specifications. My business relationships with 3rd party vendors are essential as we talk about contract terms, project deadlines, and project status and the conversion to the WealthServ insurance system. As a skilled communicator, I lead team meetings and develop positive relationships with senior stakeholders and executives during the different project lifecycles and formed a strong alliance and distributed resources as needed, which ensured that the project was completed on time. Show less

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  SEI

  Apr 2021 - now

  “SEI is a management consulting firm delivering fresh perspectives and reliable results.There’s always a better way to do business — and we’ve got 30 years of evidence to prove it. We help some of the world’s most recognizable brands solve problems, create opportunity, and achieve more than they could alone. If you haven’t heard of us, that’s by design.At SEI, we let the work do the talking. We deliver results without the overhead and flash that costs clients time and money. Instead, our national team creates no-nonsense solutions grounded in real-world perspectives and expertise.Because if we’ve learned anything since 1992, it’s that great work speaks for itself.” Show less

  • Principal Consultant

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Senior Consultant

    May 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Consultant

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2022