Shane Cole

Self-motivated, Change-the-Bank VP and Deal Structurer with over 20 years of experience between the oil & gas leader Shell and JP Morgan. Demonstrated strengths in significantly improving controls and end-to-end processes, policy creation and regulatory reporting. Regularly presents to and liaises with C-suite and SEC/FINRA regulators on risk and processes. Substantial Project Lead experience across disparate initiatives including report process automation, applying knowledge gained form the ‘Green Belt’ certification program. Champions continuous process improvement and the building of robust controls to ensure accuracy and relevance of data and reporting. Superlative technical proficiencies, including VBA, Excel, Alteryx and ETRM/MRI software, and significant experience in Python and Cognos. • CONTROL FRAMEWORK: As a member of a new team at JP Morgan with controls in their infancy, developed a thoroughly robust control framework resulting in an exceptional run of 10 strong internal and regulatory audit performances. Recognized by senior management and asked to remediate other less robust areas. Prioritizing processes with “action plans”, where deficiencies require remediation through rebuilding. • COST SAVINGS: At JP Morgan, relocated 60% of team in 9 months, well ahead of annual deadline. Migrated and remotely managed entire workload from NYC to Delaware and India in 18 months, adapting leadership style and focus accordingly • Additionally, strengthened control framework and gained efficiencies to achieve the same reporting responsibilities with a 40% reduction in total hours • First adopter, champions work migration and process enhancement. • BUSINESS & DEAL VALUATION: Led valuation of foreign marketing portfolio (100+ complex contracts) for an 18-month merger between 2 Shell branches (a UK Trading and Dutch Marketing branch) that passed management without significant change and foreign tax authorities before merger deadlines • As Deal Structurer at Shell, surpassed targets by 30%, generating €35m over 2 years plus a 3% bump in customers through a previously unavailable demographic. KEY SKILLS / AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Business Valuation, Streamlining Operations, Cost Savings, Trading, Commodity Markets, Energy, Financial Modeling, Creating Buy-In, Collaborative Leadership, Data-Driven Presentations, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Oil & Gas, Market Risk, Proposal Development, VBA, Alteryx.