Michele Simpson
About Michele Simpson
Michele Simpson is a Business Continuity Specialist with extensive experience in wealth management systems and disaster recovery practices. She holds multiple certifications in business resilience and IT service management and has over 15 years of experience managing information technology projects.
Work at MD Financial Management
Michele Simpson has been employed at MD Financial Management | Gestion financière MD as a Business Continuity Specialist since 2015. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the resilience of business operations and effective recovery strategies. Her work involves developing and implementing business continuity plans that align with organizational objectives. Michele's expertise in wealth management systems and disaster recovery practices contributes to the firm's capability to manage risks and maintain service continuity.
Education and Expertise
Michele Simpson has a solid educational background in business continuity and IT service management. She achieved the Certified Business Resilience Manager (CBRM) from the Business Resilience Certification Consortium International (BRCCI) in 2016. Additionally, she holds the ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management from PeopleCert, also obtained in 2016. Michele furthered her qualifications with the Certified Business Resilience IT Professional (CBRITP) from Disaster Recovery Journal in 2015 and the Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) from Disaster Recovery International Institute in the same year.
Background
Michele Simpson's career spans over two decades, with a focus on risk management and compliance. She began her professional journey at National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) as a Computer Projects Officer from 1994 to 1997. Following this, she served as Risk & Compliance Manager at GraceKennedy Ltd. for 13 years, from 1997 to 2010. Michele transitioned to iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance), where she worked as a Financial Security Advisor and later as a Sales Manager until 2015. Her diverse experience includes managing information technology projects and compliance processes.
Certifications and Skills
Michele Simpson holds multiple certifications in business continuity and IT service management. Her qualifications include the Certified Business Resilience Manager (CBRM), Certified Business Resilience IT Professional (CBRITP), and Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP). She is skilled in IT Controls, particularly within the ITIL and COBIT frameworks. Michele is proficient in process documentation and utilizes tools such as Microsoft Dynamics/CRM and Microsoft Project to enhance project management and operational efficiency.
Professional Experience
Michele Simpson has accumulated over 15 years of experience in managing information technology projects that involve multiple vendors and diverse skill sets. Her roles have included significant responsibilities in risk assessment and compliance processes. At iA Financial Group, she served as a Financial Security Advisor and a Sales Manager, contributing to the organization's financial services. Her extensive background in risk management and compliance is complemented by her academic achievements, including a Bachelor of Science from the University of the West Indies.