Chris Amico Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

• Oversaw the monthly processing of approximately $350 billion dollars of funds movements and security trade settlements represented by over 120K transactions
• Led a team of 1,000 associates in 14 global locations with an annual operating budget of $75MM.
• Delivered $38MM in expense reductions over a 5 year period
• Defined, implemented and executed on a low cost location strategy resulting in the migration of 200 positions and savings of approx. $5MM annually
• Panel member for strategic forums with DTCC and Securities Transfer Association addressing industry opportunities and issues.Led strategic planning and tactical execution teams on major initiatives that include:o.

New York, NY, US

• Selected as Global Head of Operations for the Mortgage Document Custody business following the merger of BNY and Mellon
• Defined, implemented and executed on a multi-faceted transformation plan aimed at addressing significant control and client service issues.
• Defined, implemented and executed on deployment of new operating model for Australia based business including facilities, process, technology and staffing
• Developed strategic alliance with U.S. Government Sponsored Entities (GSE’s) to grow activity and revenue over 400% in a 3 year period (2007-2010).
• Panel member for strategic forums with Mortgage Bankers Association Document Custody Committee.
• Represented bank in numerous legal/regulatory inquiries related to mortgage securitization activities.

New York, NY, US

• Directed team of 150 employees for back-office operational functions, such as fixed income transfers, rate calculations, principal and interest disbursements, security holder contact center, claims processing, and.
• Generated federal regulator approval of remediation plan by defining, implementing, and executing 24-month strategy to resolve a regulatory inquiry related to business books and records.
• Reduced employee headcount 12% and decreased overtime costs 40% by setting and achieving aggressive budget management goals effectively.
• Met compliance with Federal Reserve Bank business resiliency requirements by developing and implementing split-processing model between New York and Dallas Money Market Operating sites.
• Improved processes by designing, planning, and implementing several transformational process restructures, including New Account Setup, Bond Call Processing, Corporate Actions Processing, and Variable Interest Rate.

US

• Responsible for the investment, safekeeping and disbursement of funds pursuant to the terms of escrow and trust contracts.
• Negotiated escrow and trust contracts on behalf of the bank.
• Administered servicing of new investment products: dutch auction rate stocks, remarketed preferred stock, zero coupon securities.

Mba, Finance

Ba, Political Science

Diploma