Ø  Strong technical background with the ability to work independently on multiple research projects with specialized knowledge of leadership and management initiatives, Sarbanes Oxley regulations and compliance, strategic financial planning, business restructuring, financial instrument management, risk management and assessment, budget management, forecasting, public company reporting, as well as cross-functional team development.

Ø  In-depth knowledge of vendor relations related to appropriate utilization of financial data.

Ø  Possess strong research and analytical skills concerning both quantitative and qualitative data.

Ø  Comprehensive understanding of the financial trading systems arena due to advanced education and training regarding information management and business practices.

Ø  Effectively lead top-performing teams to produce both short term and long term financial strategies.

Ø  Excel in defining and implementing policies, procedures and operational systems that boost productivity, efficiency and quality of operations.

Ø  Competent leader and mentor who is able to create a team environment, including building collaborative relationships, training peers to perform at maximum efficiency, and the capacity to form cross-functional coalitions in order to ensure knowledge is shared across departmental lines.

Ø  Proven ability to adapt strong process knowledge and technical skills to diverse organization needs.

Ø  Technology savvy and proficient in multiple software systems and financial platforms.

 

 

 

Ø  Manage and direct diverse teams in a cross-functional manner to ensure information sharing and resource collaboration. 

Ø  Consistently work with training and development group in concerted efforts to improve quality of data for internal staff. 

Ø  Research and analyze specific market data in order to employ relevant plans of action.  

Ø  Demonstrate dynamic leadership qualities and strong communication skills in successfully steering financial planning meetings and delivering comprehensive strategies.

Ø  Carefully analyze various documents and reports in order to identify and reconcile potentially costly errors.

Ø  Develop expert plans of action according to specific financial needs, both expeditiously and effectively.

Ø  Ensure critical internal and regulatory compliance as well as data integrity/quality control by proficiently analyzing financial trends in the market to identify relevant information and advise clients appropriately. 

Ø  Embrace company initiatives and lead process integration efforts throughout various departments.

Ø  Analyze corporate actions regularly in order to plan and execute dissemination of company data in an efficient and timely manner.

 

n MBA- Management Information Systems (Summa Cum Laude), St. Peter s College

n B.S. C Business Management /Accounting, St. Peter s College

n Certifications: Series 7 & Series 63

 

 

Vice President C Business Management Group                                                                    2003-Present

 

Manager C ISG Telecommunications (Telco) Organization                                                     2000-2003

 

Service Manager C Information Technology Organization                                                        1996-2000

  Select Achievements: Instrumental in saving the GWM organization several million dollars by renegotiating and restructuring GWM vendor contracts resulting in the reduction of significant wasteful spend.

  Responsible for initiatives to curtail wasteful spend and Asset Management governance thus extending useful life of Firm s Telecommunication equipment.

  Primary responsibilities: Oversight of all aspects of Financial, Contract, Vendor, and Asset Management s activities within the GWM TIS Business Management Group.

  Acted as subject matter expert to Senior Management on all Governance, Audit and Regulatory requirements.

  Managed organization responsible for Circuit Provisioning, Procurement, and Business Management reporting to Telco Management.

  Provided proactive, reactive, management level, technical Service Management for Morgan Stanley s Operations and Corporate Treasury environments.

  Managed cross-disciplined technology platforms to accommodate divisional technology requests and needs.

  Assessed divisional technology requirements and implemented suitable and economical alternatives.

  Managed technical floor support team, procurement, as well as managed a variety of new technologies introduced into the Business Unit environment.

  Ensured daily proactive / reactive interaction with Operation s and Corporate Treasury Senior Management on all technical and budgetary issues.

 

Technology Manager C Business Technology Organization, Salomon Brothers, Inc.           1985-1996

  Select Achievements: Designed Salomon s Fixed Asset tracking system to achieve cost-effective relocations, additions, and transitions to all technology equipment.

  Managed complex technology asset relocations / swaps through inventory and service provider groups to resolve charge back and costing efforts.

  Interacted and collaborated with Senior Trading Management and provided first "Technology Line of Defense" for the Managing Directors of the Equity and Fixed Income Trading Desks.

  Implemented Salomon Brothers Fixed Asset Reporting process and coordinated Salomon s Global cost reduction initiative.

  Primary responsibilities: Maintained management and oversight of day to day technology environment for 500 Equity and Fixed Income Trading Desks.

  Coordinated service provider groups for Unix, PC, Market Data, Voice, and Network platforms to accommodate the daily trading floor demands.

  Interacted with Facilities and General Services Management to coordinate strategic direction and migration of Equity and Fixed Income trading positions.

  Served as senior financial liaison to Salomon s technology management.

  Managed budgets and monitored all technology expenditures.

  Produced and analyzed monthly budget variance and projection reports.

 

Senior Clerk, Morgan Stanley, Inc.                                                                                             1984-1985

  Primary responsibilities: Oversight and management of firm s primary Bank Account (average operating balance of $1 Billion).

  Monitored Federal/Clearing House Wire Transfer, Accounts Receivable / Payable, and General Ledger.

  Interacted with Stock Borrow and Loan Department on pledged firm positions for collateral on secured bank loans.

 

Credit Analyst, Chase Manhattan Bank                                                                                     1982-1984

  Primary responsibilities: Analyzed financial conditions of Chase s factored retail clients, advanced client funding through Accounts Receivable Financing, and established credit lines and minimized risk.