Mark Gardner Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Spearheaded internal mobilization efforts to assemble and oversee a team of finance and accounting professionals, relocating them from Philadelphia to Baltimore. Challenged with hiring all team members and building local revenue operations and accounting knowledge while automating legacy processes and establishing credibility with internal and external clients.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Recruited internally to join the executive leadership team for the strategic expansion of the Finance department into Baltimore. My day-to-day role focused on establishing and developing the Fixed Income Division Product Controller Team. As a member of the leadership team, I contributed to shaping the department's culture, devised a hiring model in collaboration with local universities, and played a key role in developing future finance leaders.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Relocated internationally to join the Operations team during the initial phase of role deployment from New York to Baltimore. Achieved two promotions within three years, attaining the officer level, in tandem with the expanding responsibilities aligned with the rapid growth of this strategic location.

London, England, United Kingdom

Hired after graduation to support the Interest Rate Swap desk in London headquarters. Moved internationally to Sydney and New York to develop professional experience.• Supported the OTC derivatives business in London and Sydney. Areas of responsibility included oversight of interest rate and credit derivative trade input and trade related issues; duties included liaising with clients, traders, documentation, and settlements teams. • Assisted the New York office for four months in 2004 in the above functions due to resource constraints.