Deborah Wirth

Background

About Deborah Wirth

I am a Risk Management leader who is passionate about leveraging uncertainty in a way that yields positive outcomes and value to an organization. My consistent record of designing and delivering transformative risk management strategies enables prudent business growth and protects corporate assets. This is facilitated by my ability to create strong and collaborative relationships with global stakeholders at all levels in a matrixed firm.* Deep background in credit and operational risk management.* Extensive cycle-tested experience in commercial and consumer credit across three lines of defense -> Underwriting-Portfolio Management-Loan Review/Audit * Diverse product focus across various industries includes: middle-market asset based lending, cash flow lending, commercial real estate, leveraged lending, capital equipment finance, vendor finance, factoring, small business lending, lender finance, fixed income and personal banking.* Established thought leader in Third Party Risk with consistent record of achieving outstanding service level results and client success through best-in-class sourcing and third party management programs ->Vendor/Supplier Lifecycle-KPI Development & Monitoring-RFP Development-Total Cost of Ownership * Excel at building powerful teams that embrace change management as a means to improve results.* Leverage Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement in rapidly changing environments. Supporting Skills & Achievements-Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -MBA -Formal Bank Training Program -Strategic Planning -Process Innovation and Improvement -Project Management -Regulatory Compliance -Contract Negotiations -Relationship Management -Change Management -CIT’s Chairwoman’s Award for exceptional negotiating skills and exemplary cost reduction results