Wai Yi (Winnie) Li. MBA,PMP,PSM,FRM

Wai Yi (Winnie) Li. MBA,PMP,PSM,FRM

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
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  • Technology Transformation - 500M Mega Project

    Role : Data Provisioning Lead - AWS Cloud Implementation.

    MUFG’s US subsidiary Union Bank partners with FIS to deliver a next-generation core banking platform.

    Specifically, Union Bank will use FIS’ Modern Banking Platform.

    The aim is to co-develop and co-engineer systems that will be core to Union Bank’s banking transformation programme.

    Union Bank is the first global financial institution to choose FIS’ new Modern Banking Platform.

    The platform includes the…

    Role : Data Provisioning Lead - AWS Cloud Implementation.

    MUFG’s US subsidiary Union Bank partners with FIS to deliver a next-generation core banking platform.

    Specifically, Union Bank will use FIS’ Modern Banking Platform.

    The aim is to co-develop and co-engineer systems that will be core to Union Bank’s banking transformation programme.

    Union Bank is the first global financial institution to choose FIS’ new Modern Banking Platform.

    The platform includes the FIS Digital One omnichannel platform. This will provide the bank with a range of advanced capabilities to benefit clients. And it includes an intuitive user experience and integrated digital and mobile banking tools.

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  • AML Transaction Monitoring System Replacement Project – $58M Project

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    Role : IT Lead

    - Initiated the replacement of Actimize to SAS by acquiring data from payment systems including know your customer (KYC), SWIFT, Automated Clearing House (ACH), loan, and deposit data into new AML SAS platform 
    -Led the planning, design, and development of the project with aggressive timeline and high complexity of data sources, while managing department’s Business IT Team to define data sources for the new platform --Supervised a team of more than 50 employees and…

    Role : IT Lead

    - Initiated the replacement of Actimize to SAS by acquiring data from payment systems including know your customer (KYC), SWIFT, Automated Clearing House (ACH), loan, and deposit data into new AML SAS platform 
    -Led the planning, design, and development of the project with aggressive timeline and high complexity of data sources, while managing department’s Business IT Team to define data sources for the new platform --Supervised a team of more than 50 employees and consultants in conducting system and data requirement analysis, functional, and detail design including data model, IBM WTX and BAI parsing, and ETL development 
    -Executed vendor contract negotiation with BNY Mellon and Intellitracs for the implementation of new data feeds into data warehouse 
    -Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions for Quality Assurance and UAT teams to conduct the system integration testing (SIT) and UAT test plan and scripts 
    -Interacted with all stakeholders for the current project status and articulate the issues

  • NorthStar (Canada Branch Core Banking Replacement) – $30M Mega Project

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    -Managed the replacement of the Canada Branch Core Banking systems of loan, deposit, foreign exchange and money market system, as well as the integration of core banking data into data warehouse and various data mart 
    -Developed the automated general ledger vs. transaction reconciliation process with detailed reports for comptroller and accounting groups 
    -Created a new business intelligence platform with BO to produce more than 200 tax, regulatory, operational, and ad hoc reports for…

    -Managed the replacement of the Canada Branch Core Banking systems of loan, deposit, foreign exchange and money market system, as well as the integration of core banking data into data warehouse and various data mart 
    -Developed the automated general ledger vs. transaction reconciliation process with detailed reports for comptroller and accounting groups 
    -Created a new business intelligence platform with BO to produce more than 200 tax, regulatory, operational, and ad hoc reports for Canada branch 
    -Initiated the design of an independent data flow and batch process to enhance data warehouse performance

  • BTMU Core Banking Replacement Project – $500M Mega Project

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    Role: IT Lead, Data Warehouse 
    -Executed the replacement of three core banking systems for commercial loan, deposit, foreign exchange, and money market system by resourcing data into 13 data warehouses downstream including risk management and regulatory reporting
    -Supervised a team of more than 40 members in charge of implementing CBR project 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.5, as well as facilitating over 800 table data model changes, 1,200 ETL changes, 4 new data marts, and over 400 BO…

    Role: IT Lead, Data Warehouse 
    -Executed the replacement of three core banking systems for commercial loan, deposit, foreign exchange, and money market system by resourcing data into 13 data warehouses downstream including risk management and regulatory reporting
    -Supervised a team of more than 40 members in charge of implementing CBR project 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.5, as well as facilitating over 800 table data model changes, 1,200 ETL changes, 4 new data marts, and over 400 BO reports 
    -Established partnership with the System Division of Operation and Migration to finalize batch design and migration activities, while building and cultivating relationships with Operation, Business, Technology, Tokyo and local functional teams 
    -Actively interacted with 4 pillars, 13 IT leads, and Tokyo and local senior management in performing SIT and UAT 
    -Participated in meetings to troubleshoot all issues and respond to all data warehouse inquiries

  • Genesis Global Security Processing System Implementation

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    Role: Lead Business Analyst 
    -Conducted Genesis data integration into service-oriented architecture (SOA) data warehouse for replacement of current impact data 
    -Performed various tasks such as expanding data domain to fixed income instruments, financial, balances, and reference data; triaging SIT and UAT in conjunction with ISA teams for remediation; and verifying data model design and transformation logic 
    -Served as the key point of contact for comptrollers, GMDA, and ISA in…

    Role: Lead Business Analyst 
    -Conducted Genesis data integration into service-oriented architecture (SOA) data warehouse for replacement of current impact data 
    -Performed various tasks such as expanding data domain to fixed income instruments, financial, balances, and reference data; triaging SIT and UAT in conjunction with ISA teams for remediation; and verifying data model design and transformation logic 
    -Served as the key point of contact for comptrollers, GMDA, and ISA in defining the general ledger, organizing DWH product IDs, and reconciling sub-ledger against ledger balances

  • Global Zeus (Zaimu End User System) Implementation Centralized Data Hub – $70M Mega Project

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    Role: Lead Business Analyst 
    -Directed 12 new employees and consultants to implement all project business deliverables across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and New York, USA 
    -Exhibited subject matter expertise in core banking products such as loan, deposit, collateral and guarantee, treasury, FX, trade finance, credit facilities, and ledger balances including adjustments for business data definition, ETL transformation logics, and data mappings 
    -Presented requirement and…

    Role: Lead Business Analyst 
    -Directed 12 new employees and consultants to implement all project business deliverables across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and New York, USA 
    -Exhibited subject matter expertise in core banking products such as loan, deposit, collateral and guarantee, treasury, FX, trade finance, credit facilities, and ledger balances including adjustments for business data definition, ETL transformation logics, and data mappings 
    -Presented requirement and data behavior with different business scenarios and operation procedures in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Tokyo 
    -Determined standard layouts to organize data requirements in Latin America countries to transmit data to New York data warehouse as a central data hub 
    -Carried out generation and facilitation of UAT cases for inbound data from all Latin America branches and outbound data for Tokyo 
    -Prepared daily reconciliation process and reports to guarantee consistency of transaction balances with the bank’s general ledger for US and outer branches 
    -Coordinated with local and overseas regulators and New York legal services to maintain adherence of bank to Latin America data residence in New York

Honors & Awards

  • US Bank - The Best In US - Platinum Award

    US Bank

    When we announced our plans to acquire Union Bank in 2021, we knew it would be a tremendous undertaking for our teams.

    Bringing two companies together has challenged us to work in different ways to ensure a smooth transition for our new team members and clients. Thank you for your continued commitment to partnering with each other for the benefit of our clients and organization overall.

    Your efforts to guide team members, navigate challenges and ensure the integration ran…

    When we announced our plans to acquire Union Bank in 2021, we knew it would be a tremendous undertaking for our teams.

    Bringing two companies together has challenged us to work in different ways to ensure a smooth transition for our new team members and clients. Thank you for your continued commitment to partnering with each other for the benefit of our clients and organization overall.

    Your efforts to guide team members, navigate challenges and ensure the integration ran smoothly made all the difference. Your leadership and dedication to living our core values and driving our strategy were instrumental to the success of the integration. Thank you for serving as a role model for us all.

    Hard work is always a reason to celebrate, and this integration marks a major achievement as we build a stronger future together. On behalf of the Managing Committee, thank you for all you’ve done and for being part of this important moment in our company’s history.

  • Union Bank Top Performer

    U.S. Bank

    In 2023, the completion of system integration between Union Bank and U.S. Bank marked a new page of 1.2 million customers and concluded one of the banking acquisitions in the banking History.

    Winnie’s unparalleled commitment to greatness and driving meaningful results for customers and teammates is remarkable.

    Winnie’s purpose-driven mindset unlocked new ways of working, inspiring her team members to do their best work.
    Winnie stand out because she went above and beyond…

    In 2023, the completion of system integration between Union Bank and U.S. Bank marked a new page of 1.2 million customers and concluded one of the banking acquisitions in the banking History.

    Winnie’s unparalleled commitment to greatness and driving meaningful results for customers and teammates is remarkable.

    Winnie’s purpose-driven mindset unlocked new ways of working, inspiring her team members to do their best work.
    Winnie stand out because she went above and beyond, exemplifying the organization’s culture principles.

  • Collaboration Award

    MUFG Union Bank

    This is a very prestigious award recognizes colleagues from across MUFG who are going above and beyond in their performance and support related to the MUFG to US Bank transition process!

  • Core Banking Transformation Heavy lifter

    MUFG - Office of CBT

    Winnie brings a wealth of knowledge to the Core Banking Transformation program where she leads our Data Provisioning Delivery Team. Winnie’s expertise and penchant for detail have served as the beacon that has navigated her team amidst volumes of data gaps, missing requirements, and incorrect data. Winnie’s tireless efforts, professionalism, dedication and diligence have earned her the admiration and respect of colleagues and serves as an example for others to emulate

  • Moment that matters

    MUFG Union Bank

    Encouragement for outstanding on the spot performance

  • Culture of Excellence

    MUFG Union Bank

    Best collaboration with Business

  • President Award

    MUFG Union Bank

    The highest award that an employee can achieve for outstanding performance

  • Morton Wollman Outstanding Student Award

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  • Magna Cum Laude

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  • Outstanding International Student Scholarship

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  • JC Penny Scholarship

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