MILKA SANTANA GÁLVEZ
New York,USA
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Goldman Sachs and JP. Morgan Chase, excelling in financial modeling and strategic forecasting. Successfully directed multi-year budgets and enhanced reporting accuracy, while fostering team collaboration and building partnerships. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to drive growth and operational efficiency. Founder of a non-profit organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder and CEO, Technology Program
Perfecto Labs
Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep.
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Increased student enrollment from 12 to 40 over four years.
- Secured over $400K in sponsorships, grants, and donations for scholarships and facility expansion.
- Developed and managed a team of 26 educators and administrators, establishing sustainable operational systems.
- Directed financial strategies, including P&L oversight, multi-year forecasting, and compliance in U.S. and Dominican frameworks.
- Created proprietary AI and robotics curriculum featuring real-world problem-solving projects.
- Formed partnerships with universities and tech companies to enhance student access to higher education opportunities.
FP&A Manager, Finance Team
Tubular Labs
Los Angeles, USA
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed and managed KPI reports, board decks, and P&L financial models for strategic decision-making.
- Prepared analytics for sales leadership to identify opportunities and drive growth initiatives.
- Oversaw quarterly reforecasting processes and variable payout plans to ensure financial accuracy.
- Facilitated team meetings to review project updates and enhance resource allocation strategies.
Finance Senior Associate, Consumer Banking Analysis
JP Morgan Chase
New York, USA
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Directed Consumer Bank 2019 budget process and established three-year financial model.
- Developed and presented quarterly competitor analysis for senior management, highlighting Finn launch and Fintech innovations.
- Executed analysis on quarterly earnings, comparing budget versus actual results, and prepared annual regulatory submission.
Finance Associate, Asian Planning and Analysis Team
Goldman Sachs
Hong Kong
05.2011 - 04.2012
- Automated Asian financial reports for Investment Banking, Merchant Banking, and Investment Management using VBA and advanced Excel.
- Developed key metric pages enabling management to make informed decisions on budget and risk controls.
- Created comprehensive reports including Risk Pack, Management Information Pack, and competitor analysis for Barclays.
- Enhanced reporting accuracy and efficiency through implementation of automation tools.
Finance Associate, European Planning and Analysis Team
Goldman Sachs
London, UK
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Delivered reports to firm's European senior management and business leaders on daily/weekly P&L, emphasizing performance evaluation, risk assessment, and control challenges.
Finance Analyst Program, Commodities Trading Financial Reporting Team
JP Morgan Chase
New York, USA
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Facilitated budgeting process and delivered presentations on key topics
Education
Data Incubator Part-Time Data Science Fellowship -
Data Incubator
09.2022
Masters - Economics, American/China International Relations
Johns Hopkins University / Xi'An Jiaotong University
Xi'An/Nanjing, China07.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance & Investments, Mathematics
Baruch College
New York, USA06.2006
Skills
- Financial modeling and analysis
- Salesforce
- QuickBooks
- Python for machine learning and TensorFlow
- Team management
- Fundraising strategies
- Partnership building
- Strategic forecasting
Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Spanish
- English
Certification
- Coding Dojo Data Science and Machine Learning
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Co-Founder and CEO, Technology Program
Perfecto Labs
11.2022 - 08.2025
FP&A Manager, Finance Team
Tubular Labs
09.2021 - 11.2022
Finance Senior Associate, Consumer Banking Analysis
JP Morgan Chase
08.2016 - 09.2018
Finance Associate, Asian Planning and Analysis Team
Goldman Sachs
05.2011 - 04.2012
Finance Associate, European Planning and Analysis Team
Goldman Sachs
09.2008 - 04.2011
Finance Analyst Program, Commodities Trading Financial Reporting Team
JP Morgan Chase
07.2006 - 08.2008
Data Incubator Part-Time Data Science Fellowship -
Data Incubator
Masters - Economics, American/China International Relations
Johns Hopkins University / Xi'An Jiaotong University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance & Investments, Mathematics
Baruch College
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