Experience

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  Viva nicaragua

  May 2009 - Jul 2009

  Project evaluator (intern)

  Evaluated and assessed 15 development projects introduced in one community. Conducted surveys on satisfaction with development programmes among community’s members.Interviewed members, leaders of the community and members of nongovernmental organization- AMNLAE. Designed an art and craft programme for up to 30 children from the community.Produced a summary report of 15 development initiatives in the community and assessment of its needs.

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  Supported lives

  Oct 2009 - Jul 2010

  Community support worker

  Supervised and assisted 4 clients with learning and physical disabilities, autism and personality disorders (such as split personality, Down’s and Asperger syndromes) by helping to acquire and practice everyday living skills.Trained in: manual handling, hygiene and first aid, personal care, epilepsy trainings certified by Bradford & Airedale Community Health Services (the nature of epilepsy and its practical management, the administration of buccal midazolam, the administration of rectal diazepam) as well as violent behaviours. Show less

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  Viva nicaragua

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2010

  Project leader (intern)

  Managed development project through implementation of and starting up micro- business involving 9 women from local community and coordination of their work.Taught 9 involved women how to open and sustain the sewing cooperative, tutored 2 women in basic IT skills and 1 women in basic accounting, assisting and preparing talks on self-esteem and domestic abuse through composing, arranging and leading thematic workshops.Stimulated development of marketing skills among cooperative members through their involvement in activities such as: logo creation, design of products and advertisement. Coordinated management tasks including: division of work and provision of supply materials.Managed website of the business and analyzed local market opportunities. Participated in trade talks on price and product quality that established first sale opportunities. Show less

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  Viva nicaragua

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Researcher

  Designed, prepared and produced research project (including methodology, analysis) that aimed to determine factors important in development support distribution in Nicaragua. Analysed collected data and municipal documents related to development projects, budget and expenditure.Designed questionnaires and interviewed 22 individuals: members of 2 communities, leaders of these communities, members of political authorities and organizations in municipality of Granada including MP Representative, candidate for Central American parliament María Lydia Mejía. Designed and conducted 260 surveys among the population of 2 communities.Designed, prepared and conducted one focus group that involved 7 community members, one mediator and one assistant.Presented collected data, conducted analysis and obtained results in the form of written project- MSc thesis that has been further used by hosting organization to improve development activities. Show less

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  Archive institute

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  Research officer

  Produced and managed 4 annual reports in collaboration with graphics and designers in the UK and New York e.g. redesign of 2010 UK and Global reports, Annual Global Report 2011, Annual UK Report 2011.Co-produced 3 project proposals: 3 years health-housing initiative in Haiti, animation project and campaign project in the borough of Brent, London.Developed script for the animation project related to TB and housing.Researched on and co-developed a new area of focus for the organization i.e. cook stove initiative.Created questionnaires for interviews and surveys for the Phase 1 of the campaign project in the Borough of Brent.Prepared and gave presentations on cost-benefit analysis of health-housing initiatives.Produced organization’s policies and procedures e.g. health and safety policy. Provided administrative and research support, including: literature reviews, assisted with data collection, designed charts, graphs and tables, kept record and updated database.Attended conferences, debates and consultancy meeting e.g. consultancy sessions with Ernst & Young. Show less

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  Research solutions

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  Research executive (project contract)

  Conducted primary research linked to automotive lubricants in Poland.Conducted interviews with distributors and suppliers of automotive lubricants in Poland (around 20 persons).Analysed collected data using different excel spreadsheets to observe market changes as well as predict market forecast.Co-developed the report on Polish market in automotive lubricants.

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  Jdx consulting

  May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Consultant

  Lead Project Analyst February 2013 – June 2013Responsible for all critical operational tasks coordination and execution related to launching of a new product at the major middleware firm. Lead architect for all scripting and UAT planning which involves also application testing in all client facing environments and API messaging service. Primary support for operational processes and liaison for all day-to-day activities including client support for UAT events in all client facing environments as well as project administrative support. In charge of prioritizing and manufacturing all client on-boarding initiatives and materials. Lead for the documentation project managing the delivery of the User Guides for clients and internal team by an external provider.ISDA August 2012 DF Protocol August 2012 – February 2013- Assisted buy-side clients with Dodd Frank protocol regarding ISDA Amendment documentation.- Periodic management review of legal and operational process to ensure the firm is compliant with the External Business Conduct Rules (DF).- Managed over 100+buy side clients’ onboarding to a new regulatory compliance platform.Regulatory Reporting May 2012 – August 2012 - Assisted in the incorporation of Dodd-Frank regulation into electronic trade platforms on behalf of a major middleware firm.- Gathered data to fulfill the Dodd-Frank reporting requirements for credit, equities and rates derivative transactions. Show less

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  Markit

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2017

  FX Operations, MarkitSERV September 2014 – January 2015- Transitioned to new internal role due to business needs.- Conducted a project analysis of four new products developed within the MarkitSERV FX space.- Co-led the transition of the products from the technology group to the operational structures.- Created new operational procedures for FX Operations’ group.- Developed end to end risk assessment for the overall project and operational tasks.- Co-designed training for support groups within the operations department.Credit Centre Operations, MarkitSERV July 2013 –September 2014- Joined as full time employee at Associate level in July 2013.- Created operational procedures for a new low-latency system focused on running comprehensive pre-trade clearing credit checks within the OTC derivatives market.- Designed UAT scripts and processes for industry standard testing protocols used by electronic and voice trading venues, clearinghouses (CCPs), and futures commission merchants (FCMs).- Primary owner of end to end internal and external Quality Assurance testing with onshore and offshore testing teams.- Co-managed releases deployments and prioritisation of product upgrades.- Designed and implemented support and business work-flow driven functionality through writing, analysing and reviewing business requirements, cooperating with the industry, technology, BA and Product teams.- Managed the team of three at the primary vendor to design internal and external comprehensive user guides for the system.- Direct interface with all market segment clients during end to end UAT. Show less

  • Assistant Vice President, FX Operations

    Jan 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Associate- Operations Business Analyst/Project Manager

    Jul 2013 - Jan 2015
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  Ihs markit

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2022

  • Business Development, Climate and Sustainability

    Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Associate Director, FX Commercial and Product

    Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Senior Associate, FX Product Management

    Dec 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Associate

    Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Assistant Vice President, FX Product Business Development

    Mar 2017 - Jul 2017
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  Hudson river apiary society

  Mar 2021 - now

  Beekeeping trainee and social media lead (volunteer)
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  S&p global

  Mar 2022 - now

  Strategy, m&a and partnerships - sustainable 1