# Giovanni Sanchez

> Business Operations Leader

Location: Martinez, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/giovannisanchez

Experienced banking operations leader with 10+ years at Standard Chartered Bank, currently driving product, design, and control initiatives to deliver seamless end-to-end service. Proven track record advancing from Jr. Analyst to leadership roles in transaction screening, change management, and compliance systems. MBA graduate and ACAMS-certified professional skilled in operational readiness, risk management, and strategic project execution. Passionate about innovation, team building, and continuous improvement, seeking opportunities that challenge boundaries and foster growth. Adept at collaborating cross-functionally to optimize quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in global financial services environments.

Core strengths include operational readiness, project coordination, risk assessment, compliance, and change management. Experienced leader in training diverse teams and managing complex initiatives to meet evolving business and regulatory needs.

## Work Experience
### Lead, Product Design and Control @ Standard Chartered Bank
Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
I collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive seamless product launches. I support operational readiness activities, including implementing risk controls and delivering critical milestones, ensuring teams are fully prepared for major system and process implementations. Additionally, I am responsible for reviewing test cases developed by UAT teams and analyzing defects identified during testing to ensure thorough issue resolution and maintain quality standards.

### Manager- Sanctions Filtering @ Standard Chartered Bank
Jan 2013 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area
I was responsible for developing and maintaining policies and procedures for our global sanctions team. I worked closely with cross-functional teams to enhance departmental processes, driving efficiency and compliance improvements. Additionally, I led hiring initiatives, provided training, and conducted performance reviews to build and develop a high-performing team.

### Liability Claims Adjuster @ Farmers Insurance
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | San Francisco Bay Area
I investigated, documented, and settled claims in accordance with company policies and procedures. I conducted interviews with insured customers, claimants, and witnesses to thoroughly assess liability for each claim. Additionally, I negotiated medical bills with providers to ensure fair pricing for insured parties and claimants, and worked closely with attorneys to negotiate claim settlements efficiently.

### Platoon Sergeant @ Army National Guard
Jan 2003 – Jan 2010 | Reno, NV
In my previous role as a Platoon Sergeant in the Army, I was responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for my platoon to ensure operational consistency and compliance. I trained soldiers on their daily tasks to maintain high levels of readiness and performance. As a Squad Leader in Afghanistan from March 2005 to March 2006, I successfully managed daily flight and fueling operations in high-pressure, stressful environments, demonstrating leadership and resilience under demanding conditions


## Education
### Master of Business Administration - MBA
Syracuse University

### Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science
University of Nevada, Reno


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/giovanni-sanchez-mba-cams

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Last updated: 2026-04-13