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Santa Monica, California, Us

New York, Ny, Us

• Lead a team of four in exchange compliance, managing the implementation of a comprehensive vendor relationship management process that enhances performance and value; reporting directly to the Head of Risk and Compliance• Consult weekly with heads of 7-8 internal teams to review new client projects, determining design and data needs, specifically overseeing market data requirements, vendor selection, cost assessment, and compliance standards• Developed partnerships by engaging with the Alliance Rights Management team and presenting monthly risk updates to senior management, enhancing communication and alignment across SPGI sectors• Establish and maintain relationships with market data vendors (Morningstar, Refinitiv, FactSet, Telekurs), ensuring compliance and entitlements for clients and coordinates internally to enhance adherence to market exchange regulations• Implemented Agile methodology for team ticketing and a Proof-of-Concept program with external resources, strengthening focus on team goals and ensuring consistent progress toward objectives• Lead an internal audit initiative verifying SPGI clients' compliance with market data entitlements and reporting, resulting in 226 exchange approvals and reducing market data liability• Train external resources on procedures and proprietary systems, manage the exchange compliance JIRA board, and lead weekly meetings, ensuring thorough oversight and consistency in team projects• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions with newly hired external resources to boost their expertise in Market Data• Conduct daily stand-ups to gather diverse perspectives on ticket progress and implement procedural improvements based on feedback• Utilize market data expertise to expedite exchange approvals for a client project, lead compliance discussions to address domestic and international requirements, and eliminate internal bottlenecks

New York, Ny, Us

• Conducted in-depth analysis of complex datasets to extract meaningful insights and trends, providing data-driven recommendations for strategic decision-making• Joined efforts with business stakeholders to elicit, define, and document detailed business requirements for data solutions, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical capabilities• Led the design and implementation of data solutions, including data models, dashboards, reports, and analytical tools, ensuring they met functional and performance requirements• Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on data-related matters, effectively managing project communication and expectations• Acquired proficiency in technical aspects of quote data (DCL input/output, QIDs) and SQL (usage and non-usage database), leveraging this knowledge to investigate and resolve exchange-related issues

New York, Ny, Us

• Spearheaded cross-functional teamwork to conceive and implement digital strategic initiatives, utilizing our SaaS model to drive business outcomes for financial clients• Exceeded sales targets by 112% in year one through the strategic sale of agile-managed services, including APIs and digital designs, to leading financial institutions• Worked closely with major financial clients to strategize and execute customized projects, employing agile methodologies for the design, development, and hosting of digital strategies• Directed team meetings with solution architects, engineers, designers, and technology leaders to refine project requirements and deliver optimal solutions, ensuring alignment with profitability goals

London, Uk, Gb

• Managed all investment-related operations of the Miami office, reporting directly to the CEO and COO• Conducted macroeconomic research as a member of the Asset Allocation Committee, recommending strategic and tactical asset allocations based on market trends for discretionary client portfolios• Analyzed and discussed data to determine the appropriate allocation of asset classes in discretionary accounts; involved in evaluating changes in asset allocation and combinations within subclasses to construct portfolios effectively• Led and managed an investment operations team of three employees responsible for strategy composites, client performance reports, trade reconciliation, investment system maintenance, management fees, and client documentation

London, Uk, Gb

• Supported two global portfolio managers overseeing 200 investment management accounts with $1B+ in assets under management • Spearheaded the implementation of the first investment platform (Charles River Investment Management Software) for handling all discretionary accounts at EFG Asset Management Americas• Executed bulk trade orders based on independent company financial analysis and portfolio manager recommendations, achieving a 1.1% benchmark outperformance across all balanced portfolios in 2013

Miami, Fl, Us

• Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procedural standards, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer• Implemented a new platform to streamline the manual, Excel-driven accounts payable process, resulting in a significant increase in accuracy and a 50% reduction in processing time• Performed daily reconciliations of fixed-income transactions across JPMorgan and Pershing platforms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional standards

Boston, Ma, Us

• Established and maintained records of individual transactions by recording: payor/payee identifying information; dates, types and amounts of financial activity• Facilitated the dispersal and collection of funds by preparing checks, billing forms, accounts payable forms and other financial documents• Performed a variety of duties to ease workflow in the unit, such as sorting checks and forms, typing routine correspondence, and filing documents

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Finance

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