Benjamin Jimenez Lopez

I am an operations and business leader with over 20 years of experience in financial services, specializing in operational execution, performance improvement, and compliance within highly regulated environments. My career has focused on leading teams, improving workflows, and delivering consistent results across high-volume operations.

Throughout my professional journey, I have worked across retail banking, mortgage servicing, and credit union operations, where I managed complex processes, supported regulatory requirements, and partnered with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and accuracy. I am known for translating strategic objectives into practical execution by building tools, standardizing processes, and supporting teams through change.

I currently serve in a leadership role overseeing daily operations and team performance, where I have designed automation tools, centralized operational resources, and developed training materials that reduced errors, improved turnaround times, and strengthened audit readiness. My leadership approach is grounded in accountability, clarity, and data-informed decision-making.

I am pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Leadership and hold formal project management training, which has strengthened how I plan, execute, and lead operational initiatives. I also bring a strong technical foundation, which allows me to partner effectively with technology teams and evaluate operational risk through both business and systems lenses.

I am motivated by building environments where people, processes, and systems work together effectively. My goal is to continue contributing at a senior operational level, helping organizations execute with consistency, manage risk thoughtfully, and deliver measurable performance improvements.

Inspirational quote on a blurred sky background, reads: 'Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. Never give up on your dreams—they’re the blueprint of your future.'

Core Competencies:

Operations Management & Team Leadership | Stakeholder Communication & Status Reporting | Business Operations & Process Optimization| Program & Initiative Execution | Performance Metrics, QA Monitoring, & Risk Tracking | Compliance, Onboarding, & Operational Controls | Training, Onboarding, & Change Enablement | Risk Management, Compliance, & Controls | Performance Metrics & Operational Reporting| Continuous Improvement & Root Cause Analysis | Workflow Automation & Tool Development.

Technical Skills:

Authentication & Access Control: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), SSO, IAM Concepts.

Operating Systems & Platforms: Windows Server | Linux (Ubuntu, Kali) | Windows OS | Azure | VMWare | VirtualBox Windows Hypervisor | Sandbox Environments.   

Networking & Security: Active Directory | Firewall Configuration & Management | Cisco Packet Tracer | Network Troubleshooting | VPN & Remote Access | Wireshark.   

Cloud & Virtualization: Microsoft 365 | AWS (Basic) | Azure | Hyper-V | Cloud Storage & Backup Tools    

Tools & Utilities: Visual Basic | Excel Macros | Apache Server | Remote Desktop Tools (RDP, AnyDesk, TeamViewer) | Nessus (Basic)    

Scripting & Automation: PowerShell | Bash (Basic) | Python (Basic) | CSS | JavaScript | Python | GitHub | HTML

Lab Experience: Penetration Testing in Controlled Lab Environments | Network Simulation & Virtual Labs.   

Other Skills: System Performance Monitoring | Log Analysis | Ticketing Systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)