Raina Patel
About Raina Patel
Raina Patel serves as the Manager of Risk Management at American Tower, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in finance and auditing, with previous roles at organizations such as the United States Department of Defense and Charles River Ventures.
Work at American Tower
Raina Patel has been employed at American Tower since 2017, currently holding the position of Manager Risk Management. In this role, she leads a team of three risk analysts and collaborates with an external vendor to monitor the tax status of approximately 60,000 assets. Prior to her current position, she served as Supervisor of Risk Management from 2015 to 2017 and as Project Manager from 2012 to 2015. Throughout her tenure, Patel has focused on establishing financial and strategic targets, defining procedures, and developing systematic processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Education and Expertise
Raina Patel earned her Bachelor of Accounting degree from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. Her academic background in accounting provides a strong foundation for her roles in finance and risk management. Patel's expertise includes developing processes for asset protection and managing financial strategies, which are essential in her current position at American Tower.
Background in Finance and Risk Management
Before joining American Tower, Raina Patel gained diverse experience in finance and risk management. She worked as a Finance Intern at iBasis in 2008 and at Charles River Ventures in 2009. Additionally, she served as an Auditor for the United States Department of Defense from 2011 to 2012 and as a Budget Analyst at Military Personnel Services Corporation from 2010 to 2011. This varied background has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage risk effectively.
Achievements in Risk Management
In her role as Manager Risk Management at American Tower, Raina Patel has developed a process aimed at protecting assets from tax delinquencies, particularly for large and complex transactions valued over several hundred million dollars. She leads collaboration efforts with other teams to address current challenges and educates stakeholders on delinquencies to safeguard future assets. Her strategic approach to risk management has contributed to the overall efficiency of the organization's operations.