Chris Blackhall

Background

About Chris Blackhall

Seasoned global executive and dedicated senior product manager with a proven track record of transforming products and leading large-scale strategic programs within the financial services sector. Recognized for driving innovation, accelerating growth, and enhancing profitability across global financial institutions. Expertise and Achievements: • Strategic Optimization: Created a product vision and secured $11M in funding to establish and scale a global team. • Product Transformation & Execution: Transformed a data product enhancing reporting and insights for 700 Finance and Field Leaders. • Innovation & Growth: Implemented AI-driven reconciliation, reducing manual workload by 80% mitigating operational risk. • Leadership: Led on time delivery of high-impact initiatives with portfolios exceeding $18M. • Data Governance & Compliance: Established a Data Governance and monitoring framework, reducing noncompliance risks by 15% in six months. • RSCA: Built and implemented successful Risk and Control Self-Assessment programs. • Stakeholder Management: Visionary leader who builds trust and drives alignment across diverse stakeholders. • Executive Communication & Talent Development: Exceptional communicator and mentor, focused on executive-level reporting and leadership development. • Operational Efficiency: Led a reorganization that achieved a 12% headcount reduction. • Technically Adept: Qualified Chartered Accountant. Throughout my career, I have brought a passion to delivering customer-centric solutions and aligning product strategies with organizational objectives. My ability to navigate complex challenges and drive consensus among stakeholders has been instrumental in achieving business success. I am passionate about mentoring and developing talent, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment that empowers teams to excel. As a strategic leader, I am dedicated to leveraging my expertise to drive transformative change and deliver exceptional value to clients and organizations. Additional: Worked for the Queen at Balmoral Castle, Scotland Captained Strathclyde University Rugby team ‍Completed Ironman Lake Placid, 4 times