ELMARIE WRIGHT
Operations And Funding Expert
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven Remittance and Funding Manager with extensive experience overseeing a funding portfolio of $10 billion USD annually at a leading remittance fintech. Brings deep expertise in global remittance operations, FX management, risk and compliance, and strategic fund allocation. Currently responsible for managing daily funding operations for 230 global partners, optimizing liquidity, mitigating risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance across international markets.
Proven track record of data-driven decision-making and partner relationship management, contributing to the financial health of a complex remittance ecosystem. Experienced in implementing risk management measures to ensure seamless transactions, secure fund flows, and adherence to financial regulations.
Previous leadership experience at a global software company involved driving 20% of the company’s revenue growth through the management of global commercial and operations teams. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leadership across functions to lead cross-functional teams and achieve business objectives. Combines remittance, funding, and software operations expertise to deliver results in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Funding Manager
Zepz (Worldremit and Sendwave) Current
08.2023 - Current
- Managing and executing daily funding operations, transferring an average of 50 million USD daily to over 200 global payout partners in various currencies
- Analyse real-time and historical data to develop and implement strategies that minimizes the cash management footprint while ensuring adequate liquidity for partners
- Created key performance indicators to measure and assess investment performance.
- Developed a comprehensive funding database, simplifying tracking processes and improving access to critical information for stakeholders.
- Contributed to the development of annual funding strategies, aligning organizational goals with available resources.
- Monitored and mitigated risks associated with funding operations, including currency fluctuations, partner liquidity issues, and operational risks
- Developed and executed strategic funding plans that prevented funding-related outages and enhanced partner satisfaction
- Reduced instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal controls and periodic audits.
- Enhanced foreign exchange operations by implementing efficient and accurate transaction processing systems.
Services Operations Manager (Global)
Nintex (Global Software Company)
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided strategic guidance to Practice Leaders, bringing deep knowledge of business operations best practices
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Established baseline metrics, reports, and dashboards to support the development of new practices and goals as necessary
- Acted as a business partner to the Professional Services leadership team and executives, providing insights to help shape the business strategy
- Conducted feasibility studies on potential new acquisitions and manage the integration activities post acquisition.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Services Operations Manager (UK and Europe)
Nintex
02.2014 - 10.2020
- Collaborated closely with the Regional Services Director and Principal team to achieve, improve, and report against key success indicators (margin, profit, utilisation, and revenue)
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Coordinated and managed the review process of all legal agreements with customers and partners
- Ensured an excellent customer experience throughout the engagement lifecycle and helped identify and develop K2 champions in our customer base.
Programme Manager
Staples Promotional Products
10.2011 - 11.2013
Red Bull Representative
Red Bull
07.2011 - 10.2011
Director - Catering Company (Owner)
Owner
03.2009 - 11.2010
Account Manager - 4CX (Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Bushmills, Talisker, Gordon's, Morgan's Spice)
4CX
01.2008 - 03.2009
Floor Manager - Esprit (London, U.K)
Espirit
10.2007 - 01.2008
Brand Manager
Hilton Weiner
Johannesburg
07.2006 - 07.2007
Account Manager
The Creative Counsel
Johannesburg
02.2005 - 06.2006
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Brand Contact Management - Marketing And Brand Management
Vega: The Brand Communication School
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2004 - 12.2004
B.Com Marketing - Marketing
R.A.U University
Johannesburg, South Africa Jan.2000 - Dec.2003
Matriculate with University Acceptance -
High School Transvalia
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Jan.1995 - Nov.1999
Entrepreneurial Skills -
Potchefstroom University For CHO
Potchefstroom, South Africa Jan.1998 - Nov.1998
Skills
Team Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Funding Manager
Zepz (Worldremit and Sendwave) Current
08.2023 - Current
Services Operations Manager (Global)
Nintex (Global Software Company)
10.2020 - 07.2023
Services Operations Manager (UK and Europe)
Nintex
02.2014 - 10.2020
Programme Manager
Staples Promotional Products
10.2011 - 11.2013
Red Bull Representative
Red Bull
07.2011 - 10.2011
Director - Catering Company (Owner)
Owner
03.2009 - 11.2010
Account Manager - 4CX (Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Bushmills, Talisker, Gordon's, Morgan's Spice)
4CX
01.2008 - 03.2009
Floor Manager - Esprit (London, U.K)
Espirit
10.2007 - 01.2008
Brand Manager
Hilton Weiner
07.2006 - 07.2007
Account Manager
The Creative Counsel
02.2005 - 06.2006
Postgraduate Diploma in Brand Contact Management - Marketing And Brand Management
Vega: The Brand Communication School
01.2004 - 12.2004
B.Com Marketing - Marketing
R.A.U University
Jan.2000 - Dec.2003
Entrepreneurial Skills -
Potchefstroom University For CHO
Jan.1998 - Nov.1998
Matriculate with University Acceptance -
High School Transvalia
Jan.1995 - Nov.1999
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