John Guarrera
About John Guarrera
John Guarrera is a Senior Supervising Bank Examiner in Operational Risk Management and Audit at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in Enterprise Risk Management and has held various roles at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation.
Work at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
John Guarrera has been employed at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York since 2014, serving as a Senior Supervising Bank Examiner in Operational Risk Management and Audit. In this role, he oversees the examination of financial institutions, focusing on operational risk management practices. His position involves evaluating the effectiveness of risk management frameworks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Experience at DTCC
Prior to his current role, John Guarrera held various positions at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) from 1997 to 2014. He served as a Treasury Analyst, Senior Analyst in Market Risk, Project Manager/Business Systems Analyst, Manager of Enterprise Risk Management, and Director of NSCC Product Risk. His tenure at DTCC provided him with extensive experience in risk management, project management, and financial operations.
Education and Qualifications
John Guarrera earned an MBA in Finance and Information Systems from Pace University - Lubin School of Business, completing his studies from 1998 to 2002. He also holds a BA in English Writing with a minor in Philosophy and History from the City University of New York-College of Staten Island, which he completed between 1989 and 1994. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Financial Risk Management from New York University, studying from 2011 to 2013.
Expertise in Risk Management
John Guarrera possesses a well-rounded expertise in Enterprise Risk Management and Information Systems Management Implementation. His knowledge encompasses various financial market concepts, including equities, corporate bonds, government securities, mortgage-backed securities, and mutual funds. He is skilled in managing global cross-functional teams and has experience with risk management methodologies such as Value at Risk (VaR), back testing, and stress testing.
Information Systems Implementation Experience
John Guarrera has significant experience in Information Systems Implementation, focusing on concepts such as Business Requirements, Functional Specifications, and Stage Gate processes. He has led multiple department teams across various geographic locations, managing a pipeline of projects to ensure successful implementation of risk management systems and processes.