My time as an Associate in the Sustainability Governance/Secretariat Group at SMBC in New York was a period of significant growth and impact. I focused on translating evolving sustainability and regulatory policy requirements into practical business guidance, which involved drafting governance frameworks and over 15 standardized templates to operationalize policy expectations into internal procedures. This work helped reduce review iteration cycles by approximately 25%.

A key part of my role involved building financial impact assessment tools and response frameworks, enabling the bank to act on Executive Order requirements. I owned end-to-end ESG due diligence across roughly 100 transactions, screening over $10 billion in capital exposure. I also served as the primary cross-functional liaison among the Front Office, Risk, Technology, and the Tokyo Head Office, and produced executive-ready briefs on complex regulatory issues for senior leadership.

During my time as an Associate, US ESG Macro Strategist at NatWest Commercial and Institutional, I focused on translating complex policy into actionable insights. A significant part of this involved interpreting the Inflation Reduction Act for energy and data center clients, providing guidance on tax credit structures and compliance timelines for a substantial institutional base.

I also analyzed proposed SEC climate disclosure rules and authored 17 publications, turning legislative and regulatory text into commercial intelligence. This included leading structural evaluations of high-carbon industries like cement, heavy manufacturing, and airlines, and drafting formal comment submissions in response to SEC rulemaking.

During my time as a Consultant at Sia, I focused on the banking and capital markets sector. It was a period of significant learning and growth, allowing me to delve into the intricacies of this dynamic industry.

My work involved navigating the complexities of banking and capital markets, which provided a strong foundation for understanding financial landscapes. This experience in New York was instrumental in shaping my professional journey.

During 2020, I had the opportunity to serve as an Apprentice at Prosek Partners. This experience provided me with an introduction to the world of public relations.

My time at Prosek Partners was focused on understanding the fundamentals of public relations. It was a valuable period of learning and growth, contributing to my broader professional journey in policy and regulatory affairs.