Brandon Jacob Email & Phone Number

Omaha, Ne, Us

Omaha, Nebraska

•Propriety data/product compliance and risk oversight. Advise staff and customers through audits and remedy compliance issues. This includes, but not limited to, reporting/summarizing findings to internal staff and various executive directors. Working with internal staff on corrective actions to mitigate future risk/findings. Working with various legal departments within the organization to resolve breach of contract matters.• Conducting internal reviews of potential vendor partners via third party due diligence tools. Compiling this data for all levels of management and presenting data to ensure the appropriate business decisions are reached.• Managing financial and operational risks by proactively running internal audits to mitigate compliance risks.• Responsibilities related to contract and policy compliance management. This includes contract negotiations, contract review, and internal and external audit functions. Managing contract and policy compliance for 60+ data vendors/suppliers. Contracts under my direct management totaling $20 million annually. Managing regulated exchanges/vendors such as: Nasdaq, NYSE, CME, ICE, S&P Global etc.• Ensure DTN market data use across all platforms, upholds the compliance standards of a multitude of data vendors across the United States and overseas.• Work with internal operations teams, as well as executive levels, to ensure that all teams are aware of all internal and external policy changes.• Identified key issues regarding workflow processes by assisting Sales, Operations, and IT teams with quality reviews.• Provide internal cost and revenue analytics for all levels of management.• Cultivate and maintain strong, trustworthy relationships with various exchange market data leaders across the financial markets industry.

Greater Omaha Area

•Introduce concepts and participate in concept development and formulation with Product Development Team•Gather and organize ingredients and materials for launching new products•Review new launches, vet ingredients, pricing, internal inventory, & live sample review•Identify opportunities within the product portfolio•Receive and organizes third party product requests and guides through the approval process; maintain clear documentation around approval process•Manage external product requests/relationships•Provide monthly competitive data to Product Development Team based on third party products•Utilize market research software for gathering various market trends•Provide a monthly industry snap shot/review of emerging trends•Maintain relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and industry experts•Identify key outside sales partners and provide necessary information to them to complete sales•Review sales trends and identify patterns within the industry

Omaha, Nebraska

CLS Investments, LLC:•Manage 6 employees, including hiring, training and development, delegating work assignments, writing and conducting performance appraisals, coaching and counseling, and administering corrective actions•Handle, troubleshoot, and provide solutions to unique and/or escalated issues from both employees, and internal and external customers•Review team performance against company metrics•Manage relationships with representatives, custodians, and other contacts to create an environment of excellent customer services•Verify accuracy of Qualified Plans, Participants, Core Accounts, and other assigned items before final sign off•Implement and ensures effective controls and checks are in place to reduce errors•Sat on Error Committee to ensure errors were addressed and corrective action was taken•Review daily metrics of department to identify areas for workflow improvement, staffing, and balance of department workload; provides metrics and reports to Director of Service Operations•Update procedures based on new policies, new workflows, internal audits, compliance and regulatory changes

Omaha, Nebraska

Constellation Trust Company:•Work directly with fund or annuity companies to re-register funds or annuities•Update broker dealer and representative information at the fund or annuity company; address new account paperwork issues and asset transfers•Continuously in contact with CTC advisory individuals, representatives, and outside companies to facilitate incoming and outgoing transfers and new accounts•Confirm daily cash deposit to ensure correct deposit to the client accounts•Present system demonstrations to prospective clients

Omaha, Nebraska

•Review and set up new brokerage and non-brokerage investment accounts, and log receipt of all paperwork; verify proper signatures, documentation and rep licensing•Process all account maintenance requests such as address, suitability changes, distribution options, margin agreements, and options agreements•Research and address issues with incoming client checks in a timely manner to comply with FINRA custody regulations•Communicate with financial advisors via telephone or email to resolve issues with client accounts

Omaha, Nebraska

•Manage a staff of 12 associates, including daycare staff and personal trainers, ensuring excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment; perform human resources duties such as hiring, training and development, scheduling, promotions and terminations•Maintain public relations contacts with local media and develop and implement new marketing promotions; develop and organize company-wide promotional ads and health fairs with local vendors•Responsible for obtaining monthly sales goals; drive and lead a sales team that increased monthly sales by over 20% in one year•Ensure customer satisfaction of over 2000 fitness club members and address membership issues and concerns