Chris Gomes
About Chris Gomes
Chris Gomes serves as the Vice President and Mortgage Finance Officer at FirstBank, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in banking operations, having held various roles at UBS AG and JPMorgan Chase Bank, and possesses expertise in system implementation and financial management.
Work at FirstBank
Chris Gomes serves as Vice President and Mortgage Finance Officer at FirstBank since 2022. In this role, he supports the Mortgage management team with P&L forecasting and the annual budgeting process. He drives efficiencies across the financial support framework to enhance financial management. Additionally, he coordinates between business and CFO functions to ensure accurate cost allocation and smooth cash flows. His collaboration with various corporate support functions such as Technology, Finance, Operations, and HR facilitates organizational change.
Previous Experience at UBS AG
Chris Gomes held multiple roles at UBS AG, contributing significantly from 2005 to 2021. He began as an Analyst and progressed to positions including Associate Director of Risk Assurance and Director of Reporting & Analytics Services for the Americas. His tenure included responsibilities in team leadership and managing a reporting and analytics team that modernized reporting solutions using tools like Tableau, Microstrategy, and Alteryx. He also served as Business Manager in Group Operations COO from 2013 to 2015.
Experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank
Prior to his roles at UBS AG, Chris Gomes worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank as an Associate from 2001 to 2005. During this period, he gained valuable experience in banking operations, which contributed to his expertise in system implementation and quality assurance within the sector.
Education and Expertise
Chris Gomes holds an MBA in Corporate Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He also earned an MA in Economics from Fordham University in 2002. His academic background supports his expertise in financial management, system implementation, and quality assurance. He possesses strong negotiation and problem resolution skills, with a high aptitude for assessing client needs.
Background
Chris Gomes has a diverse background in the financial services industry, spanning over two decades. His career includes significant roles in major financial institutions, where he has developed a comprehensive understanding of banking operations and financial management. His experience encompasses various functions, including risk assurance, reporting, and analytics, as well as mortgage finance.