Jim Richards
About Jim Richards
Jim Richards serves as the Director of Transformation and Uplift at Melio, where he focuses on innovation in financial services. He has over two decades of experience in management consulting and operational leadership, having worked with notable clients and held senior positions at various financial institutions.
Current Role at Melio Payments
Jim Richards serves as the Director of Transformation and Uplift at Melio, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving organizational change and enhancing operational efficiency. His responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to implement innovative solutions that address business challenges. His leadership aims to uplift the company's performance and support its growth in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at EY
Prior to his current role, Jim Richards worked at EY as a Senior Manager and Management Consultant from 2006 to 2012. During his six years in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he provided consulting services to a variety of high-profile clients, including American Express and Citigroup. His experience at EY helped him develop a strong foundation in business strategy and management consulting.
Background in Financial Services
Jim Richards has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held significant positions at various organizations. He served as Director of Transformation at BNP Paribas CIB from 2017 to 2021 and as Senior Vice President of Operations, Data & Controls at Moody's Corporation from 2012 to 2017. His roles involved partnering with executive stakeholders to tackle complex business challenges and improve operational processes.
Education and Expertise
Jim Richards earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern University. His educational background complements his professional expertise in business process improvement and operational leadership. He specializes in high-growth startup environments and possesses skills in program management, product launch, process automation, and regulatory compliance within the financial services sector.
Career Progression and Early Roles
Jim Richards began his career in the financial services sector with GE as part of their Leadership Development Program from 2001 to 2003. He then transitioned to various consulting roles, including Senior Consultant at BearingPoint from 2004 to 2006 and Senior Financial Consultant at Unilever from 2003 to 2004. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent leadership roles in transformation and operational management.