Bailey Aura
Platform Strategy Lead - Liquidity and Financing
Professional Overview
Bailey Aura is an experienced financial services executive with a strong background in strategy, operations, and compliance. As the Platform Strategy Lead for Liquidity and Financing at BNY, Aura is responsible for developing and implementing innovative solutions to enhance the firm's liquidity and financing capabilities, driving increased efficiency and client value.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In their current role as Platform Strategy Lead - Liquidity and Financing at BNY, Aura leads a team of strategists and subject matter experts in designing and deploying new digital platforms and tools to optimize the firm's liquidity management and financing offerings. Aura has spearheaded several high-impact initiatives that have improved liquidity forecasting, automated collateral management, and streamlined client onboarding processes, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced service delivery.
Career Progression
Prior to their current role, Aura served as the Chief of Staff for Financing and Liquidity at BNY, where they were instrumental in driving the integration of data science and machine learning capabilities into the firm's core liquidity and financing functions. Aura also held various leadership positions at Goldman Sachs, including Vice President of Core Engineering and Vice President of Private Wealth Management Compliance, where they played pivotal roles in enhancing data infrastructure, improving regulatory oversight, and optimizing client-facing processes.
Aura's early career experience includes roles in regulatory strategy at Opendoor.com and compliance analyst positions at Goldman Sachs, where they developed a deep understanding of financial industry regulations and their practical application.
Academic Background
Aura holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on international affairs and foreign policy.
Areas of Expertise
- Liquidity and financing strategy
- Digital platform design and implementation
- Data-driven decision making
- Financial industry compliance and regulation
- Team leadership and operational excellence
Professional Impact
Throughout their career, Aura has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive transformative change and deliver measurable improvements to client outcomes. At BNY, Aura's strategic initiatives have resulted in over $20 million in annual cost savings and a 30% reduction in client onboarding times. Aura's expertise in blending technological innovation with operational efficiency has positioned them as a thought leader in the financial services industry.
Conclusion
With a proven track record of success in both operational and strategic roles, Bailey Aura is poised to continue making significant contributions to the financial services industry. Aura's deep understanding of liquidity and financing dynamics, combined with their data-driven approach and collaborative leadership style, make them a valuable asset to any organization seeking to enhance its competitive edge and drive sustainable growth.
