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Vanessa Ayn Leonardo

London

Summary

Senior Vice President and seasoned CASS SME with a proven record strengthening client‑asset control environments across global markets. Expert in FCA client‑asset rules, regulatory submissions and breach governance, with a strong ability to rapidly assess risk and drive decisive remediation. Influential leader experienced in managing high‑performing oversight teams, delivering board‑level reporting and steering critical business initiatives from a client‑asset safety perspective. Known for elevating operational resilience, embedding strong risk culture and implementing targeted automation and control enhancements that safeguard client assets and protect the firm.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

AVP - Custody, Control and Regulation

Barclays
London
2013.08 - 2020.03
  • Performed CASS oversight across Global Markets Operations by reviewing and approving daily client‑money and stock‑shortfall calculations, managing breaches and root‑cause analysis, acting as SME and escalation point across global locations, delivering governance, training and audit support, maintaining CASS Resolution Pack and control frameworks, overseeing physical safes and unclaimed dividend governance, monitoring key risk indicators, leading policy and change initiatives, and driving strategies to minimise CASS risk while strengthening relationships with Operational Risk and regulatory stakeholders.

AVP – Asset Servicing

Barclays
Singapore
2012.03 - 2013.08
  • Managed, led and developed the Dividends Asset Servicing team, resolved complex dividend‑processing issues, overseen daily staff activities, managed projects and resources, ensured timely escalation of risks and client issues, maintained service‑quality standards, built strong client and stakeholder relationships, delivered medium‑ to high‑complexity services, and led the successful migration of functions to Chennai as part of Barclays’ location strategy.

Analyst – Asset Servicing

Barclays
Singapore
2008.03 - 2012.08
  • Processed end‑to‑end dividend events across global markets, reconciled and resolved exceptions, managed stakeholder relationships, supported proprietary, prime brokerage and stock‑lending dividend activity, posted dividend P&L and accruals, participated in UAT and data‑quality reviews, addressed stakeholder queries, ensured adherence to risk policies, and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives.

Bank Executive

DBS Bank
Singapore
2005.10 - 2007.12
  • Handled Priority Banking and investment enquiries, coordinated with internal departments to fulfil client requests, clarified corporate action communications, delivered one‑stop resolutions for high‑value customers, and provided peer mentoring to enhance team quality and productivity.

Mutual Funds and Brokerage Registered Representative

Ameriprise Financial, Sykes Asia Inc.
Philippines
2003.06 - 2005.09
  • NASD‑registered representative (Series 7 & 63) who has provided comprehensive client and advisor support by processing mutual fund and brokerage transactions, resolving documentation and trading errors, delivering detailed product and account information, setting up systematic payouts and bank authorisations, and executing wire and interbank transfer requests for a leading U.S. financial investment firm.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

University of the Philippines
6 1997 - 3 2002

Timeline

AVP - Custody, Control and Regulation

Barclays
2013.08 - 2020.03

AVP – Asset Servicing

Barclays
2012.03 - 2013.08

Analyst – Asset Servicing

Barclays
2008.03 - 2012.08

Bank Executive

DBS Bank
2005.10 - 2007.12

Mutual Funds and Brokerage Registered Representative

Ameriprise Financial, Sykes Asia Inc.
2003.06 - 2005.09

Bachelor of Science - Statistics

University of the Philippines
6 1997 - 3 2002
Vanessa Ayn Leonardo