Clarissa Michelle Davis

Financial Services Field of Play - Banking and Capital Markets

WHAT I DID: I provided C-suite executives and senior leaders with data-driven recommendations to drive profitability, scale, and operate efficiently. On a previous engagement, I worked in the Project Management Office for Technology & Innovation of a large government agency to assist the CIO and Directors with aligning projects and initiatives to short-term and long-term strategic goals. For example, I have answered the following questions for leadership... >> What projects and initiatives should my business undertake to comply with new regulations? We want to make sure that we are compliant with applicable laws/regulations and that we effectively communicate change throughout the organization. >> As we scale, how can we improve operational efficiency with RPA (Robotics Process Automation) and AI (Artificial Intelligence)? We spend a lot time on repetitive and manual tasks, and we need help understanding and predicting customer behavior. >> How can we improve the effectiveness of our organization’s internal audit function? How can we refine our mission, vision, and purpose? We operate in a highly regulated and high-risk environment. WHAT I’M PROUDEST OF: Co-leading the Financial Analysis workstream for the firm’s pro-bono clinic stood up to support small and minority owned businesses, as they navigate the COVID pandemic. I was fortunate to support 30+ businesses in this clinic. TOOLS/INPUTS I USE: Stakeholder interviews, Process Map Analysis, Strategic Frameworks, Project Management Methodologies, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking Methodologies, Research (primary and secondary), Customer Journey Maps, Jira, Visio, Qualtrics, SQL

WHAT I DID: I analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to support business cases, growth initiatives, and strategic initiatives. For example, I helped senior leadership answer the following questions… >> Given that our current business model is being disrupted, how can we remain profitable and competitive? Who can we partner with? Who can we acquire? Who are our competitors and what are their competitive advantages? >> Are we on target to meet our budgeted revenue goals? Where are we falling short? What customer personas and segments should we target? WHAT I’M PROUDEST OF: Building a competitive intelligence database that tracked new market entrants, revenues, capabilities, and the unique value propositions of our competitors. TOOLS/INPUTS I USED: Research (e.g., benchmarking, interviews, market research), Excel, SQL

WHAT I DID: Regulated financial institutions including JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Société Générale, and Merrill Lynch by conducting compliance reviews. Ensured that banks and broker dealers were compliant with SEC and FINRA rules and regulations related to short sale equity transactions. WHAT I’M PROUDEST OF: I collaboratively resolved situations with potential to impact the integrity of the financial markets – over $1M in fines distributed through review and investigation process. TOOLS/INPUTS I USED: Large datasets (e.g. trading data, order tickets, customer financial records), Excel, SEC filings, Company Financial Statements, Contract Analysis

WHAT I DID: Advocated for consumers by ensuring that proposed M&A transactions were not anticompetitive. I reviewed financial statements, contracts, business plans, and SEC filings to assess potential market harm. I researched barriers to entry, power of suppliers, consumer demand, and industry specific KPIs. During my tenure at the DOJ, I authored 250+ due diligence and competitive analysis reports of Fortune 500 companies for policy and governmental decision makers. WHAT I’M PROUDEST OF: Leading small teams to develop significant components of winning litigation strategy. Blocking anticompetitive transactions that would have caused market and consumer harm. Awarded two Assistant Attorney General Awards of Distinction. TOOLS/INPUTS I USED: Stakeholder interviews, financial/economic models, Research

• Developed statewide diversity seminars and curriculum for over 2,000 students in rural Malaysia. • Prepared and conducted diagnostic studies to assess English language programs for the state of Terengganu. • Revamped and redesigned the English language program at host site as part of the state government’s initiative to improve English exam passage rates. • Drafted annual budget to facilitate Fulbright Program goals at host site.

• Created 3 pitchbooks containing investment valuations, sales ideas, and solutions to improve client portfolio performance • Organized 2 client prospecting events and was responsible for venue selection; designing marketing materials; creating presentation materials

• Resolved post-transaction discrepancies for derivative trades with the Trading and Sales desks • Analyzed monthly statistics of trade breaks and amendments for senior management’s strategy analysis • Performed a Corporate Action Process Analysis on a team of six by identifying key inefficiencies and suggesting best practices