Julian Matamoros Chinchilla
Bogota
Summary
Finance professional and MBA with experience in financial services, banking, treasury management, and team building. Committed to the business value chain. Quick learn, Proactivity blended with an innovative mindset pushes growth through analysis and strategies. In search of a challenge to apply my multicultural background, know-how, analytical, and organizational skills in a cohesive manner toward a common goal.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Operations Manager
Ontop Holdings Inc
12.2021 - Current
- Leading a team of six members in charge of overseeing the organization's financial health and managing day-to-day operations
- Coordinate the reliability of finance operations, cash flow monitoring with stakeholders and business units to report to the C-level and investors.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and optimizing workflows.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products and services to clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide objectives and drive operational excellence.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Led project teams through all phases of implementation, from initial planning to final execution, ensuring successful completion within defined timelines.
- Utilized data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes regarding resource allocation or process improvements within the operations department.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through meticulous review of data and implementing system improvements.
- Reduced costs by identifying areas for improvement in spending and negotiating favorable vendor contracts.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments and accurate tracking of outstanding balances.
- Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of incoming funds and strategic allocation of resources.
Sr Liquidity Risk Associate
BBVA COLOMBIA,
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Monitoring of BBVA Colombia's long-term financial structure and daily monitoring of the financing structure through reports to the Colombian Financial Superintendency and holding in Spain
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement enterprise-wide risk management initiatives, improving overall resilience.
- Monitored regulatory changes and adjusted company policies accordingly, maintaining full compliance at all times.
- Designed stress testing scenarios to evaluate the firm''s capacity to withstand extreme market conditions, informing strategic planning efforts.
- Assessed liquidity and market risk levels and applied risk-based approach to oversee financial activities.
AML Analyst
SCOTIABANK EDDU CANADA
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Ensure compliance with AML/FT regulatory obligations to detect and report suspicious activity, in addition to evaluate activity and data from clients to determine potential risk of contagion for the Canadian commercial market
- Led Q.A From the second and third lines of business with over 98% accuracy in client recommendations.
- Strengthened AML compliance by conducting thorough risk assessments and monitoring transactions.
- Improved reporting accuracy by meticulously reviewing customer profiles and transaction activities.
- Enhanced team collaboration with regular communication, sharing best practices, and providing feedback on performance.
- Streamlined data analysis processes by utilizing advanced software tools for detecting suspicious activity.
- Supported management in developing comprehensive AML policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Conducted due diligence investigations to mitigate potential risks associated with high-risk customers.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of AML documentation, maintaining organized files for easy retrieval during audits or investigations.
Financial Analyst
MC&C COAL & COKE COL
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Management of liquidity and exchange risk
- Obtaining benefits outside the core business operation, in addition to reducing the average period to maturity from 90 days to 30, improving stock management, and renegotiating the collection and payment periods.
- Achieved significant cost savings by identifying financial inefficiencies and implementing improved processes.
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy through the development of sophisticated financial models and tools.
- Provided vital insights for business development initiatives through diligent market research and competitive analysis.
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction by delivering timely, accurate financial information tailored to their specific needs.
- Promoted optimal capital structure management by performing detailed debt analysis and making strategic recommendations.
ALM Intern
SCOTIABANK COL
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Monitoring the bank's liquidity position and reserve requirements to develop fund-raising policies and the financing structure
- In addition to placing COP 190 billion bonds on the market, a model for measuring costs was developed.
Education
Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
IEB
Madrid,Spain 09.2021
Harvard Method of negotiation - Business
IEP
Madrid, Spain2021
Bachelor - Finance & Foreign Affairs
EXTERNADO UNIVERSITY
Bogotá , Colombia 2017
TOEFL & Academic English - English Education
Kaplan International College
Boston,MA12.2014
Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Cash Flow Management
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Working Capital Management
- Financial Modeling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Finance Operations Manager
Ontop Holdings Inc
12.2021 - Current
Sr Liquidity Risk Associate
BBVA COLOMBIA,
12.2018 - 06.2019
AML Analyst
SCOTIABANK EDDU CANADA
09.2017 - 12.2018
Financial Analyst
MC&C COAL & COKE COL
01.2016 - 09.2017
ALM Intern
SCOTIABANK COL
01.2016 - 07.2016
Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
IEB
Harvard Method of negotiation - Business
IEP
Bachelor - Finance & Foreign Affairs
EXTERNADO UNIVERSITY
TOEFL & Academic English - English Education
Kaplan International College
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