Responsible for the management of four private client portfolio management teams that implement individualized asset allocations for value and growth portfolio strategies in 60,000 private client accountsEnsure on a daily basis that all accounts are rebalanced to the target allocation (equity vs. fixed, value vs. growth) and quality controlled against the product constructions Ensure implementation of tax trading strategies to maximize after tax returns for taxable clientsCoordinate trade approval and market trading deadlines across the private client account baseApprove large block trade orders Participate in product strategy calls with the portfolio managers to better understand and implement research decisions at the product levelMonitor and implement portfolio construction at the product level across the entire account base

Responsible for the management of multiple business units that perform the reconciliation, administration, oversight and operational initialization of equity, fixed income, and alternative investment portfolios distributed through the firm's institutional, private client, and retail sales channelsDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with global counterparts; and Pune) in Sales, Portfolio Management, Operations, Information Technology and Custodian Banks to ensure all parties are collaborating effectively on firm and industry wide initiativesResponsible for representing AB operations in client due diligence meetings and prospective client meetingsInterface with Senior Vice President of operations in regards to departmental goals, technology initiatives, and firm initiatives to ensure proper risk mitigation and to remain competitive within the industryOversight of the off-shoring initiative, resulting in annual savings of $3MMResponsible for on going oversight and audit of the off-shore partner, consisting of 10 teams and 170 staff in Pune, INOversight of audit controls to ensure departmental procedures and policies are implemented in accordance with the prescribed RCM for SOX and SAS70 auditsPerform departmental error analysis to mitigate firm risk, including FMEA analysis, action item tracking, and setting error reduction targets Spearhead initiative to define, develop, implement and oversee global standardizations Consistently measure and monitor department performance to ensure internal and client service level agreements are being achieved Participation in firm initiatives such as new product launches and technology upgrades Continuously develop, implement and reinforce best practices relating to department processes, procedures and goals

Responsible for funding confirmation and operational initialization of new accounts. Review and monitor monthly reconciliations performed by the teamReview and monitor the accurate recording of cashflow by the teamReview and monitor special reporting performed by the teamTraining and development of team membersInterface with Department Manager in regards to the staffing of the team, performance evaluation of team members, organization and development of the team and its goals

Act as liaison between Pension Advisor Sales Force, Portfolio Management and Custodian Banks for a base of large pension trusts valued at over $2 BillionResponsible for the reconciliation of accounts on a monthly basisOpen and maintain accounts on various systems Monitor the transfer of assets and cashflow into and out of accountsMaintain quality control of client reporting

Act as liaison between Financial Advisor Sales Force, Portfolio Management, andBrokerage Operations for a given base of private client accountsMonitor the transfer of assets into and out of the firm for a specific client baseMaintain continuous contact with brokerage firms, banks, and transfer agentsResearch and troubleshoot problems that occur within the client base

Interact on a daily basis with outside Chemical Bank branches and internal banking departments such as loans, wire transfers, pension plans and other service areas Conduct on the job training for new employees as of August 1994Describe all available banking products and services to customersUpdate and rectify any discrepancies that exist with individual accounts Handle customer inquiries and complaints