Jorge Taveira
Risk Director - Global Treasury Risk Management
Professional Overview
Jorge Taveira is an accomplished risk management executive with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. As the Risk Director for Global Treasury Risk Management at State Street, he is responsible for overseeing the firm's treasury risk strategies and ensuring the effective management of market, liquidity, and operational risks across the organization's global operations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role at State Street, Jorge is instrumental in developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks to support the firm's treasury function. He leads a team of risk professionals in monitoring and analyzing complex market conditions, identifying potential threats, and designing mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization's financial stability. Jorge's expertise in treasury risk management has been instrumental in enhancing State Street's risk posture and contributing to the firm's overall resilience.
Career Progression
Prior to joining State Street, Jorge held progressive leadership positions at JPMorgan Chase, where he served as an Executive Director in the Treasury department and Vice President in the Card Services division. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong track record of driving strategic initiatives, optimizing risk-adjusted returns, and implementing innovative risk management solutions to address evolving industry challenges.
Academic Background
Jorge holds a Master's degree in Finance from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an active member of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) and the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), contributing to the advancement of risk management practices within the financial services sector.
Areas of Expertise
- Treasury risk management
- Market, liquidity, and operational risk analysis
- Financial modeling and quantitative risk assessment
- Asset-liability management
- Strategic risk mitigation and decision-making
- Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
Professional Impact
During his tenure at JPMorgan Chase, Jorge spearheaded the development of a comprehensive liquidity risk management framework that was instrumental in navigating the firm through the 2008 financial crisis. At State Street, he has implemented cutting-edge analytics and reporting tools to enhance the visibility and control of treasury-related risks, resulting in improved risk-adjusted performance and increased operational resilience.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strong technical expertise, and collaborative leadership style, Jorge Taveira is a respected risk management professional who continues to make significant contributions to the financial services industry. His commitment to driving innovation and fostering a culture of risk awareness positions him as a valuable asset to State Street and its clients.
