Head of IT, Data & Delivery

Michaël is passionate about IT in general and with more focus on Insight and Data domain, especially the Risk and Compliance domain in both technical and business areas.

Thanks to the different roles Michaël has performed in Credit Risk & Financial Crime Control projects, Michaël is a pragmatic and result-oriented Managing Consultant able to deliver and manage the full life cycle of a project satisfying customer expectations and constraints.

Dynamic and determined, Michaël invests himself fully in the tasks which are entrusted to him and is always ready to improve his competencies through training and certifications.

As Fraud subject matter expert and Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Michaël acquired strong experience especially with the implementation and coaching of the AML packages.

Member Support Executive, North America

Akanna is part of the North American Support Team. He has over 10 years of experience in the banking industry, where he developed credit risk models and performed data analytics geared towards improving the efficiency of the banks' credit portfolios. He lives in Alberta, Canada with his wife and son, where they like to take advantage of the beautiful mountains and walk the river valley trails.

Methodology and Membership Executive
Head of Analytics & Research

Nina has been with GCD for over 5 years and in that time Nina graduated from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management with her master’s in science, Risk Management & Regulation. 

Risk Analytics and Insights Executive

Jakub has 15 years of experience in mathematical modelling and optimisation of industrial problems. His expertise in financial mathematics steered him to joining Australia's largest banks. Prior to joining GCD he has worked as a Senior Manager in Model Risk and Assurance in CBA and as a Manager in Wholesale Credit Risk Estimates in Westpac in Sydney, Australia.

Jakub is proficient in embedding mathematical modelling into the operational infrastructure of financial institutions. He has delivered a range of projects to date showcasing how mathematics and computer science successfully increase automation and increase efficiency.

Jakub holds a PhD in Financial Mathematics from the University of Sydney, Australia and two MSc degrees in Financial Mathematics and Mathematics for Industry and Commerce from Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland. His strong relationship with academia allows him to tap into the current research and offer a strategic and holistic view of innovation ecosystem factors.

North America Lead, Methodology & Data Executive
Global Lead, ESG and Climate Risk

Hale brings an innovative and integrative perspective to business decision-making, thanks to her unique blend of skills in accounting, finance, technology, and management. She holds an MBA and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She also has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, adding a technical edge to her profile.

Hale has completed a specialized certificate in Sustainability and Climate Risk from GARP. She's an expert in the emerging fields of climate risk and ESG, particularly how they intersect with credit risk and data analysis. She's put this expertise to work in collaborations with banks and other key players in the financial industry. Her career highlights reflect her dedication to incorporating these critical factors into decision-making processes, ultimately driving sustainable and resilient outcomes.

Hale volunteers her time as a mentor to future CPAs as well as several sustainability and climate related projects.

Risk Analytics Executive

Denisa is a quantitative developer in credit risk area with working banking experience at Raiffeisen Bank International and UniCredit, both located in Vienna. She has 6+ years experience covering LGD & EAD IFRS9 and PD IRB nonretail models.

She holds a master’s degree in Quantitative Economics, Management and Finance from the University of Vienna and bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics for Multi-Branches Studies & Economics from Masaryk University. She lives in Austria and has three months old daughter.

Data Operations Executive

Erik’s responsibilities encompass almost everything to do with the input, templates, standards, data quality and audits, data collection, aggregations, output and returns, documentation and support, and use of the LGD data model. Which is a data pool of credit failures (default) dating back to 1998 for all Basel Asset Classes, where data is submitted from member banks around the globe. Using SAS EG, SAS Base, Tableau ea.

Erik Graduate from Lancaster University with a concentration in Operational Research and from Hogeschool Windesheim with a concentration in Management, Economics, and Law.

Data Operation Executive

Olivier is a professional in Financial Risk & Data with successful experience as a developer and business analyst on production-grade applications in multiple major European financial institutions.

Graduated with a master’s degree in Business Engineering and certified from the GARP Financial Risk Management (FRM) program, Olivier provides sharp recommendations on business decisions. Along with his passion for IT and related working experience, Olivier works successfully on the border between the two worlds.

Olivier’s character is open and organized. His interest towards various topics makes him adapt effectively and with enthusiasm in new environments; whereas his conscientiousness allows him to deliver quality in his work.