Jacqueline Uyaguari
Jacqueline Uyaguari

Senior Financial Services Executive | Strategy, Business Transformation and Risk Management

Open to offers · Member since 16 Sep 2026
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Location
Cuenca, Ecuador
Desired salary
Confidential
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Senior

About

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I am a senior executive with more than 20 years of experience, primarily in financial services, leading business, commercial, risk, operations, technology, and transformation functions.

I have managed nationwide commercial operations, including networks of 63 branches and teams of more than 800 employees. My leadership combines growth, lending, portfolio recovery, customer experience, operational efficiency, and strategic execution.

I have overseen annual loan disbursements exceeding USD 800 million and have driven initiatives that improved operational efficiency by up to 40%. I use executive indicators, process optimization, and data-informed decision-making to strengthen organizational performance.

My experience includes comprehensive risk management, credit risk, financial operations, administrative management, technology modernization, infrastructure, security, and business continuity. I have led multidisciplinary teams and transformation projects focused on sustainable results.

I currently advise companies and leaders on strategy, commercial management, processes, metrics, organizational development, and decision-making. I am committed to helping organizations grow, improve execution, and build high-performing teams.

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Career history

Senior Strategy, Business and Transformation Consultant Independent

I advise companies and leaders on strategy, commercial management, process improvement, executive indicators, organizational development, and decision-making.

My work focuses on business growth, operational efficiency, credit, portfolio management, collections, process automation, and strengthening execution through effective leadership and performance monitoring.

Business Director Cooperativa JEP

I directed commercial management for a national network of 63 branches and more than 800 employees. I led deposits, loan placements, portfolio recovery, commercial performance, customer experience, and risk management.

I managed annual loan disbursements exceeding USD 800 million, implemented a credit origination score, and introduced executive KPIs to improve decision-making. I also increased process efficiency by approximately 40% through automation and achieved customer satisfaction levels above 90%.

Administrative, Studies and Technology Director Cooperativa JEP

I led the integrated management of administration, technology, infrastructure, assets, security, and business continuity. I managed multidisciplinary teams and transformation initiatives focused on efficiency, resource optimization, and process improvement.

I directed technology infrastructure modernization and process improvement projects while maintaining operational continuity and budget control. My initiatives increased operational efficiency by about 30% and reduced security incidents by approximately 40%.

Studies and Projects Manager Cooperativa JEP

I led feasibility studies, market research, and strategic projects supporting product development, branch network expansion, and customer experience improvement.

I designed and executed initiatives to improve service quality and reduce response times. I also contributed to new branch openings and optimized resource allocation for expansion projects.

Regional Business Manager Cooperativa JEP

I led the commercial management of assigned branches, with responsibility for deposits, loan placements, portfolio recovery, service quality, productivity, and target achievement.

I ensured commercial goal attainment and improved operational efficiency across the managed branches by approximately 25%. I also implemented actions to strengthen portfolio recovery, profitability, productivity, and sustainable performance.

Head of Tax Management Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI)

I led provincial tax management, focusing on revenue collection, achievement of institutional objectives, performance indicator monitoring, and strengthening fiscal management.

I served twice as Acting Provincial Director. I also participated in compliance, control, and institutional strengthening initiatives, and worked as an Ethics Code tutor and tax instructor.

Comprehensive Risk Manager Cooperativa JEP

I led the implementation and strengthening of the comprehensive risk management function. I developed methodologies, controls, and monitoring mechanisms for identifying, measuring, and mitigating financial and operational risks.

My work aligned risk practices with regulatory requirements and institutional objectives, helping establish a stronger framework for risk oversight and decision-making.

Financial Services Roles: Branch Manager, Comprehensive Risk Advisor, Investment Officer and Teller Cooperativa JEP

I progressed from frontline financial operations and customer service into investment management, comprehensive risk, and branch leadership roles. My early experience covered cash operations, financial transactions, customer service, and operational controls.

As Branch Manager, I managed deposits, loan placements, portfolio, service, productivity, and teams. As a Risk Advisor and Investment Officer, I contributed to the development of the comprehensive risk area and specialized fixed-term deposit management.

Coordinator of Relations Between Financial Institutions and Insurers Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries

I coordinated relationships between financial institutions and insurance providers within the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries.

The role involved facilitating institutional coordination related to financial and insurance stakeholders.

Lecturer in Processes, Strategic Planning, Organizational Design and Operations Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

I taught courses and training related to processes, strategic planning, organizational design, and operations.

I shared practical management knowledge to support students' understanding of organizational performance, planning, and operational improvement.

Education

Learning history

Universidad de Las Américas (EC)

Master's Degree, Business Intelligence and Data Science

Master's program in Business Intelligence and Data Science.

Universidad de Cuenca

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration

Master of Business Administration program.

UNIR | Universidad Internacional de La Rioja

Master's Degree, Leadership and Personal Development

Master's program in Leadership and Personal Development.

Escuela Politécnica Nacional

Master's Program Graduate, Financial Risks

Completed coursework as a graduate of the Master's program in Financial Risks.

Universidad de Cuenca

Commercial Engineering Degree, Commercial Engineering

Undergraduate degree in Commercial Engineering.

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