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Executive Profile
Richard Leclézio, PMP, AIPMC
Global Markets / Risk / AI Leadership
Enterprise-grade transformation leadership for regulated, high-stakes organizations.
Richard Leclézio
Richard Leclézio is a New York-based program leader with deep experience across global banking, regulatory modernization, and AI-enabled delivery. He translates complex mandates into disciplined execution, measurable outcomes, and durable operating models.
20+ years
Global leadership span
$30M+
Transformation portfolio
15%+
Cost optimization delivered
95%
Team retention outcomes
Trusted by teams across
Mizuho
Bank of America
Citi
Israel Discount Bank
Credit Suisse
Deutsche Bank
About Me
Executive leadership for transformation where precision, trust, and outcomes matter most.
Richard operates at the intersection of business strategy, regulatory execution, and technology modernization, helping organizations deliver complex change with confidence.
PMPAIPMCLean Six Sigma Green BeltEx-1 Parachute Battalion
Across New York, London, and Durban, Richard has led enterprise transformation programs across risk, finance, operations, and technology. His approach combines executive clarity with structured execution discipline to keep critical initiatives on track.
With military-honed composure and process excellence rigor, he consistently strengthens governance, improves control maturity, and delivers measurable portfolio performance in highly regulated environments.
Strategic-to-Execution Translation
Converts executive priorities into delivery roadmaps with clear milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes.
Control and Compliance Leadership
Designs operating models that strengthen controls, accelerate remediation, and improve audit and regulatory confidence.
High-Performance Team Building
Builds disciplined cross-functional teams that sustain quality under pressure and maintain exceptional retention.
AI Transformation Practicality
Introduces AI and automation in ways that are secure, governed, and tightly aligned to real business value.
Regulatory Transformation
OCC, FRB, and Basel-aligned programs designed to improve control maturity and audit readiness.
AI-Enabled Delivery
Enterprise AI and automation strategy that balances innovation speed with security and governance.
Executive PMO Governance
Disciplined RAID, KPI, and milestone control frameworks that keep complex portfolios on track.
Operational Performance
Data-informed budgeting, forecasting, and prioritization to optimize investment return and resilience.
Signature Impact
Program outcomes delivered across regulatory, finance, and AI transformation mandates.
Private Banking and Wealth Management transformation
Regulatory Control Modernization
- Delivered an 80% reduction in audit returns through improved data quality controls.
- Established sustainable control frameworks with risk, compliance, technology, and audit teams.
- Raised executive transparency via KPI-driven reporting and remediation tracking.
Cross-functional regulatory reporting and finance change programs
Finance and Reporting Transformation
- Improved operational accuracy by 30% through process and control workflow redesign.
- Built metrics-linked governance tied to budget and regulatory outcomes.
- Enabled faster issue escalation and stronger audit readiness.
Enterprise AI programs in front-office, risk, and regulatory environments
AI and Data Delivery Leadership
- Aligned secure AI implementation with business and control objectives.
- Connected innovation roadmaps to measurable operating outcomes.
- Integrated disciplined PMO execution with modern AI delivery methods.
Executive Differentiators
Board-Ready Program Governance
RAID discipline, milestone control, and transparent escalation designed for senior stakeholder confidence.
Regulatory and Risk Precision
Delivery models shaped around OCC, FRB, and Basel-aligned expectations in high-control environments.
AI with Enterprise Pragmatism
Modern AI adoption anchored in security, operating rigor, and tangible business value.
Career Journey
A trajectory built on governance excellence and transformation impact.
2026 - Present
Senior AI Project Manager
Mizuho
Driving enterprise AI strategy across front office, risk, and regulatory operations.
2025 - 2026
Senior Project Manager, Global Markets Technology
Bank of America
Led MRA governance, PMO discipline, and capital efficiency initiatives across FICC.
2024 - 2025
Senior Project Manager / Strategic Business Manager
Israel Discount Bank
Modernized BSA/AML controls and strengthened risk reporting through data-led governance.
2021 - 2023
PMO Lead / Business Solutions Lead
Citi
Delivered control maturity, credit risk transformation, and executive-level remediation reporting.
2003 - 2021
CAO, Regulatory Reporting, Valuation Leadership
Deutsche Bank / Credit Suisse
Scaled global teams, embedded control frameworks, and enabled high-stakes finance transformation.
Portfolio
Live AI products and strategic platforms.
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MedConsult AI
AI-powered medical consultation workflow
HIPAA-focused clinical workflow platform with documentation automation, voice dictation, and patient communication pipelines.
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Business Idea Validator
13-agent startup idea validation platform
Multi-agent AI system that delivers market analysis, financial projections, GTM strategy, and one-click landing page generation.
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