I was responsible for executing the cost effective and timely delivery of procurement sourcing projects. I looked to drive the sourcing process, identification of risk and opportunities, and to work collaboratively with key stakeholders within the business to execute the procurement strategy for the full range of procurement projects.My role involved developing new supplier relationships in order to meek QinetiQ’s future aspirations. This required knowledge of specific defence, engineering… Show more I was responsible for executing the cost effective and timely delivery of procurement sourcing projects. I looked to drive the sourcing process, identification of risk and opportunities, and to work collaboratively with key stakeholders within the business to execute the procurement strategy for the full range of procurement projects.My role involved developing new supplier relationships in order to meek QinetiQ’s future aspirations. This required knowledge of specific defence, engineering and/or cyber domains and associated supply chains.I also approved purchase orders in SAP Ariba as and when necessary for given projects. Show less

Working within the manufacture of life-saving gas detection equipment my primary functions included:Conducting competitive bids and gather all appropriate data needed for quotation;Identifying cost-reduction opportunities;Managing supplier communication;Understanding market trends;Facilitating invoice resolution with suppliers, and accounts payable and dealing with invoice discrepancies;Placing orders on time via SAP and managing open order book to ensure on-time… Show more Working within the manufacture of life-saving gas detection equipment my primary functions included:Conducting competitive bids and gather all appropriate data needed for quotation;Identifying cost-reduction opportunities;Managing supplier communication;Understanding market trends;Facilitating invoice resolution with suppliers, and accounts payable and dealing with invoice discrepancies;Placing orders on time via SAP and managing open order book to ensure on-time delivery;Sourcing, review supply chain and use data to mitigate external risks.I was able to generate a significant cost-saving to the business by collaborating with the planning team and our logistics co-ordinator to transfer the shipping method of virtually all of our metal castings sourced out of China from air to sea freight. I also had an important role in helping the business switch to a cheaper alternative for the catalyst used in one of our high-running product lines which generated a cost-saving of 72%. Show less

Working on a short-term contract to facilitate a major project to refurbish areas of the Fawley refinery:• To build strong collaborative relationships with project managers to better understand needs and to ensure there are no delays to site activities.• To select and manage suppliers in both the materials and sub-contract areas of the project;• To ensure that all orders are placed at the optimum combination of quality, value/cost and delivery.

To select and manage material/services suppliers, to ensure that all orders are placed at the optimum combination of quality, value/cost and delivery. To build strong collaborative relationships with strategic and key suppliers via framework agreements. To help to co-ordinate a business response to the challenges of Brexit. Although across all commodities I assumed responsibility for cable and tether ordering as well as management of the KANBAN system in place with our fastener supplier.

My role is to provide support to the Commodity Managers to develop and promote suppliers and implement best practice strategic sourcing principles across commodities. Cobham is one of the world's leading companies engaged in the development, delivery and support of leading-edge aerospace and defence systems in the air, on land and at sea. As a buyer my key responsibilities include:Action buyer work benches in the required timescales to ensure goods & services are purchased in a timely… Show more My role is to provide support to the Commodity Managers to develop and promote suppliers and implement best practice strategic sourcing principles across commodities. Cobham is one of the world's leading companies engaged in the development, delivery and support of leading-edge aerospace and defence systems in the air, on land and at sea. As a buyer my key responsibilities include:Action buyer work benches in the required timescales to ensure goods & services are purchased in a timely mannerAdminister and control purchase order acknowledgements Expedite orders and manage resolution of supply problems to achieve 100% OTIF delivery performanceManage supplier lead timesMonitor standard and average costs when raising PO's to ensure zero adverse MPV and PPVDevelop relationships with key suppliersMaintain logistic supply solutions, e.g. DLF, kitting, Kanban Ensure that Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to and manage QA issues in the supply chainEnsure that relevant technical definition and control process are passed to, and adhered to by the suppliersManage the return, rectification and replacement of non-conforming goods. Ensure export control regulations are adhered toWork with Commodity Managers to reduce costs and the size of our supply base Show less

This was a short-term role assisting the procurement team of a world-renown manufacturer of transportation ticketing and parking solutions. Duties were similar to those at Thompson Valves Limited.

The role comprises of sourcing mechanical components and parts as well as monitoring performance of a range of suppliers.Key responsibilities:Buying of components as generated by MRP systemData analysis to determine potential improvements for stock turns and lead times Proactive expediting to support productionHelp to develop suppliers and rationalise supplier databaseDeveloped a working knowledge of MRP / ERP systemsGained valuable experience of 'pull systems' or KANBAN

My primary responsibility was for the movement of defence aerospace merchandise and/or material in/out of the country in compliance with UK, EU and US regulations. I successfully managed relationships with numerous suppliers and ensured that all invoices were paid in a timely manner. I set up an effective spreadsheet-based monitoring system for the completion of paperwork associated with international distribution such as end-user certificates and US export licenses. In this role I was able to… Show more My primary responsibility was for the movement of defence aerospace merchandise and/or material in/out of the country in compliance with UK, EU and US regulations. I successfully managed relationships with numerous suppliers and ensured that all invoices were paid in a timely manner. I set up an effective spreadsheet-based monitoring system for the completion of paperwork associated with international distribution such as end-user certificates and US export licenses. In this role I was able to manage the role of being the single point of contact for a major government client in the Middle East. Show less

Use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, forecast and enhance the supply chain process. Support the logistics team to ensure forecasting and planning of stock movement is at an optimum whilst keeping to the budgetary requirements.

• Analyse data, including lead times and minimum order quantities • Plan and schedule product availability • Help with planning seasonal stock inputs, new range changes and stock exit• Optimise stock holding ensuring control of the budget• to provide support to the Supply Chain manager • Support the purchasing team on all supply related topics• Monitoring stock movement and producing forecasts • Problem solve where necessary any customer dissatisfaction• Working… Show more • Analyse data, including lead times and minimum order quantities • Plan and schedule product availability • Help with planning seasonal stock inputs, new range changes and stock exit• Optimise stock holding ensuring control of the budget• to provide support to the Supply Chain manager • Support the purchasing team on all supply related topics• Monitoring stock movement and producing forecasts • Problem solve where necessary any customer dissatisfaction• Working closely with the supply chain team and our Far East suppliers/ UK customers to plan and schedule product availability and optimising stock holding in line with the business's KPI targets and within budget• Using forecasting management tools, web portals and Excel to plan and forecast order requirements to the supplier base.• Help plan for new range changes and exit, seasonal stock inputs and monitoring resolution of any service issues. Show less

Working on a supply basis as a teaching assistant for children with special educational needs and also cover supervising classes where required.

Was training as a secondary level physics teacher.

This position was both an opportunity to broad my experience in terms of working within the public sector and to widen my horizons in terms of living and working overseas. Due to the prevailing economic climate the New Zealand government thought it expedient to formulate a scheme to underwrite banks and other deposit taking institutions in both the retail and wholesale banking environments. The main facets of the role were:• Reviewing DGS applications received from institutions to… Show more This position was both an opportunity to broad my experience in terms of working within the public sector and to widen my horizons in terms of living and working overseas. Due to the prevailing economic climate the New Zealand government thought it expedient to formulate a scheme to underwrite banks and other deposit taking institutions in both the retail and wholesale banking environments. The main facets of the role were:• Reviewing DGS applications received from institutions to ascertain whether they satisfy the relevant criteria of the scheme.• Ensuring that the appropriate form of guarantee is provided to the various applicant institutions.• Ensuring that correct processes have been followed in reviewing any application received and that all relevant documentation is completed accurately. • Maintaining relationships as required with guaranteed entities (and prospective ones).• Coordination with other regulators, including Securities Commission and RBNZ.• External engagement with other local and inter-governmental stakeholders as may be necessary.• Assisting the Finance Team with any advice to ensure that fees due under the guarantees are being calculated correctly• Preparation of advice for consumers on deposit insurance.• Providing advice and services relating to :1. Monitoring of institutions’ performance and behaviours2. Possible breaches of guarantee conditions. 3. Withdrawal of guarantees in the event of breach4. Identifying fiscal risks and providing advice and reporting on that in conjunction with the Finance, Legal team and others. Show less

My role was within the structured equity derivative documentation drafting team and included the following responsibilities:• Draft and expedite documentation for the full range of Structured Products traded by the Equity Derivatives business globally, with special focus on Asia-Pacific clients• Ensure that all ISDA and Regulatory benchmarks are achieved and maintained• Ensure that the internal UBS Operational Performance Indicators are achieved and maintained• Develop… Show more My role was within the structured equity derivative documentation drafting team and included the following responsibilities:• Draft and expedite documentation for the full range of Structured Products traded by the Equity Derivatives business globally, with special focus on Asia-Pacific clients• Ensure that all ISDA and Regulatory benchmarks are achieved and maintained• Ensure that the internal UBS Operational Performance Indicators are achieved and maintained• Develop effective internal relationships between operational functions of the equity derivatives area. Show less

This role encompassed a project at a top-tier US investment bank on a consultancy basis working on aged equity swap settlement breaks, working towards reducing backlogs in line with pre-agreed targets.• Resolution of all aged nostros typically over 15 days old.• Liaison with documentation group and middle office where necessary.• Development of a relationship with clients to enable them to expedite issues relating to their side of the trade. Prior to that I worked on… Show more This role encompassed a project at a top-tier US investment bank on a consultancy basis working on aged equity swap settlement breaks, working towards reducing backlogs in line with pre-agreed targets.• Resolution of all aged nostros typically over 15 days old.• Liaison with documentation group and middle office where necessary.• Development of a relationship with clients to enable them to expedite issues relating to their side of the trade. Prior to that I worked on another project elsewhere and gained further exposure working on aged credit derivative settlement breaks working towards fixed deadlines with similar patterns of responsibility. Show less

Due to family circumstances I moved down to Bournemouth for six months and undertook a role within derivatives fund accounting that involved: • Pricing and valuing a wide variety of derivatives trades on a daily basis from a daily extract file provided by the client• Working on a strict t+1 basis with strict cut-off both on the internal and client sides with an emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery• Adherence to a service level agreement with client and also NASDAQ reporting… Show more Due to family circumstances I moved down to Bournemouth for six months and undertook a role within derivatives fund accounting that involved: • Pricing and valuing a wide variety of derivatives trades on a daily basis from a daily extract file provided by the client• Working on a strict t+1 basis with strict cut-off both on the internal and client sides with an emphasis on accuracy and timely delivery• Adherence to a service level agreement with client and also NASDAQ reporting requirements• Preparation of detailed reports to senior management both periodically as dictated by fund manager requirements or when deadlines had been missed• This job also challenged him to improve his client relationship skills as the client had only recently come on-board and there were significant teething troubles to be overcome. Show less

• Drafted options, swaps and forwards for metal (base and bullion), energy and wheat transactions on a t+1 basis.• Also trained to draft products on the power, gas and emissions side of the business.• Drafted structured options based on commodity indexes such as the GSCI and the DJ-AIG.

• At the outset, concentrated primarily on credit default swaps and took the lead in negotiating ISDA Master Confirmations in readiness for DTCC on-boarding of small and medium-sized clients• Building on experience gained on previous role I was given special responsibility within the department for training new staff members brought over from India within the overall project to migrate vanilla flow drafting to Mumbai.• Drafted credit swaptions, tranches on the quasi desk• Drafted… Show more • At the outset, concentrated primarily on credit default swaps and took the lead in negotiating ISDA Master Confirmations in readiness for DTCC on-boarding of small and medium-sized clients• Building on experience gained on previous role I was given special responsibility within the department for training new staff members brought over from India within the overall project to migrate vanilla flow drafting to Mumbai.• Drafted credit swaptions, tranches on the quasi desk• Drafted structured credit products booked through the equities desk. These typically included: First to default swaps, total return swaps, CDS on ABS, CDS Index trades and CDOs• Undertook the review and authorising of flow CDS trades drafted in Mumbai, in line with my duties as an authorised signatory.• Attendance at monthly management meetings to discuss ongoing performance of the Mumbai team. Show less

• Drafted and chased the confirmations of structured derivatives products• Performing end-of-day and morning reconciliation of exchange traded derivatives• Performing nostro reconciliations on option settlements.• Drafted and chased credit default swaps, first to default swaps, total return swaps, and equity asset swaps• Worked closely with Front Office to ensure trades were booked correctly and with other counterparties to ensure the numbers of outstanding confirms were kept to… Show more • Drafted and chased the confirmations of structured derivatives products• Performing end-of-day and morning reconciliation of exchange traded derivatives• Performing nostro reconciliations on option settlements.• Drafted and chased credit default swaps, first to default swaps, total return swaps, and equity asset swaps• Worked closely with Front Office to ensure trades were booked correctly and with other counterparties to ensure the numbers of outstanding confirms were kept to a minimum• Monitored workload and quality to ensure the effective performance of team members• Ensured each staff member within the structured finance team had sufficient knowledge to perform the job required. On occasion I was asked to provide a report to management on training needs and arrange for training where necessary• Preparation of effective feedback via the firm’s existing appraisal structure• Took responsibility for helping to outsource part of our function to Johannesburg. Show less

• Chasing, reconciling and tracking a range of credit default swap documentation• Working as a contractor on reducing a backlog of unconfirmed CDSs that had to be cleared prior to the migration of the business process to Bangalore

• Responsibilities included chasing, reconciling and tracking OTC trade confirmations covering credit default swaps, interest rate swaps, and equity asset swaps• Worked closely with the Front Office, Legal Department and the rest of the Middle Office to ensure trades were booked correctly in the in-house system• Resolving economic and documentation issues related to the confirmations process I felt that I gained valuable experience of working within a hedge fund environment

• Developed significant expertise in the settlement of credit derivatives from the pre and post perspective as well familiarity with ISDA definitions and the layout of confirmations.• Assumed responsibility of contingency co-ordinator for the team as well managing the relationship with a sensitive hedge fund client.• Ensured an effective liaison between Middle Office and Documentation functions to achieve timely resolution of internal queries in order to realise team goals.•… Show more • Developed significant expertise in the settlement of credit derivatives from the pre and post perspective as well familiarity with ISDA definitions and the layout of confirmations.• Assumed responsibility of contingency co-ordinator for the team as well managing the relationship with a sensitive hedge fund client.• Ensured an effective liaison between Middle Office and Documentation functions to achieve timely resolution of internal queries in order to realise team goals.• Preparation of reports to management on outstanding (aged) breaks on the nostro accounts. Show less