career objective

business professional with a bba in accounting in progress and solid academic and practical experience in finance and accounting practices/principles eager to contribute talents toward the success of a progressive organization

career profile

 

well-versed in financial accounting, taxation and managerial finance.  extensive background in the financial sector, with proficiency in p&l, billing calculations, equity/assets management, risk mitigation, and quality control; have effectively reconciled and managed multimillion dollars in equity trades.  sharp business acumen developed over course of many years in management/support positions lending itself to unique ability to define effective accounting/financial strategies as they apply to overall business performance. exceptional problem solving and decision making abilities. technical competencies include word perfect, microsoft access, microsoft excel, and powerpoint; series 7, 55, and 63.

education

 

bachelor of business administration in accounting (continuing education)

st. joseph college, patchogue, new york

g.p.a   3.5

 

accounting major, briarcliffe college, woodbury, new york

relevant courses: accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, personal finance, business math, business, computer information system, economics, business law, federal taxation, managerial finance

career history

 

vice president, citigroup, institutional client group, middle office, nyc, new york                           4/2007 c present

         reconcile institutional average price accts with daily flow of multimillion dollar trades.

         verify the source of stepin/stepout trade issues on automated clearing, review, analyze daily and monthly p&l reports, and track daily errors.         

         coordinate with clients, other trading /sales desks, and perform supporting functions, including but not limited to settlements, documentation, product control, risk control, and technology.

         engage in the trade capture of otc equities and trade booking of certain listed securities.

         performed front to back position/indicative reconciliation.

         handle multiple client issues with tact and professionalism

         suggest and incorporate opportunities for process improvements and technology enhancements.

         oversaw the success of traders and sales representatives in carrying out typical functions.                           

 

vice president, citigroup, retail execution global agency trading, nyc, new york                          01/2006 c 4/2007           

         analyzed market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions and executed trades for  400 retail branches and outside money managers.

         calculated costs for billings and commissions.

         completed sales order tickets and submitted for processing of client-requested transactions.

         contacted prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, and explain available services.

         resolved trade discrepancies daily and developed financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.

         explained domestic, international and canadian stock market terms and trading practices to clients. 

 

assistant vice president, citigroup, nasdaq middle office, nyc, new york                                   3/1998 c 01/2006

         supported management in delivering efficient operations oversight and offered feedback when necessary.

         reconciled and resolved institutional and retail trade issues on act.                        

         provided oversight for trade account involving institutional trades.                                       

 

***additional experience**

operations-salomon smith barney;, supervisor-nassau/suffolk cleaning service inc.; bank teller -bank of westbury ***