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New York, Ny, Us

Greater Philadelphia Area

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and responsible for overseeing all non-investment business management functions. Managed a team of 5 direct and 30 indirect reports and a budget of $12M. Responsibilities included Technology, Operations, Compliance, Product Management and Trading. Oversee existing and future firm infrastructure, including the custodial, performance reporting, technology and vendor management. Continuous review of workflows to identify areas for process efficiencies and improvement.In conjunction with our Controller, create and monitor annual budgets and forecasts tied to our strategic plan.Ensure that appropriate controls are in place to remain compliant and can execute with the highest fiduciary standards.In conjunction with the Executive Committee, coordinate the development, implementation and execution of the strategic plan and various initiatives, including business development, marketing and client service.Develop standards of measurement to gauge the performance of the company and its various initiatives. Communicate results to the Executive Committee and Chartwell Funds Board of Directors.Responsible for the prospecting, development, and distribution of The Killen/Berwyn Funds investment products and capabilities through the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and broker-dealer channels. Primary partner with the National Accounts and Institutional consultant research teams to communicate and provide detailed technical expertise on our investment strategies, including a Dublin based UCITS offering.

Greater New York City Area

Head of Business ManagementReporting to the President and managed a team of 30 people, oversee the day-to-day management of the Firm's Institutional Client Service, Marketing, Private Client and Relationship Management functions. Responsibilities include:Devised an efficient organizational structure to meet technology, training and staffing/allocation needs of the various business teams. Collaborated with and championed the Firm's strategies with Legg Mason global distribution teams including Canada, Europe, United States and Asia. Developed and executed business plans at both the strategic and tactical level to meet deliverables across the Firm. As a senior relationship manager, prepared and presented portfolio reviews to clients, prospects and consultants that include performance, attribution, investment process, organizational review, and market commentary/outlook. Lead marketing and branding initiatives including campaigns, advertising, web and conferences across retail and institutional channels. Greenwich Associates survey validated 80% brand recognition within consultant channel. Directed the activities of six geographically-based Consultant Relations and Product Specialists executing meetings across consultants, sub-advisory, public funds, national broker-dealers, independents and family offices. Oversaw marketing production for consultant databases, RFPs/RFIs, collateral, pitch books and fact cards.Managed the separately managed account ("SMA") team within the Private Client group to develop strategic initiatives, expand market share and secure additional shelf space for product menu set including, Single Styles, Custom Dual Contract and Unified Managed Accounts. SMA assets total approximately $20 billion.Chairman and member of the Firm's Brokerage, GIPS and Proxy Committees.

Greater New York City Area

Director-Office of the Chief Investment Officer ("OCIO")Reporting to the Global CIO of $150 billion platform across twelve strategies, managed the day-to-day activities included all aspects of investment business operations. Responsibilities included: Controlled $60 million annual operating budget (reduced $5 million in annualized expenses) and financial reporting.Assisted in defining the resources and developing the infrastructure within the investment platform to ensure risks are adequately controlled and growth initiatives can be achieved.Determined technology priorities and spearheaded initiatives for future growth to achieve a support and infrastructure framework that can be leveraged broadly.Implemented various initiatives with investment teams to foster growth, develop talent and generate a future "pipeline" of talent while balancing costs (repositioned $4.5 billion allowing next generation of Portfolio Managers to manage assets while removing poor performers). Rationalized products and worked with fund boards and Product Management on new strategies to be seeded to meet market demands. Product launches included SMA models, Open-end and Closed-end Mutual Funds.In conjunction with Finance and Human Resources, facilitated the development and implementation of a new revenue centric and investment performance-based compensation plan throughout the investment organization. Worked with the equity and fixed income portfolio management teams to develop business plans with yearly growth targets for proprietary and non-proprietary distribution channels.Supervised the proxy team and monitored and reported votes to various boards and committees.;

Greater New York City Area

Director of Sales Planning and OperationsDirected the implementation and on-going development efforts of sales systems and customer relationship management ("CRM") initiatives. Initiatives included business process re-engineering, customer segmentation and the deployment of the Siebel Sales Enterprise application to over 300 end users. Developed an effective infrastructure to integrate the Retail, High Net Worth and Retirement Plan sales forces. Identified geographic efficiencies across distribution channels and developed sales territories across 100 regions. Worked with programmers and quality assurance analysts on the development and implementation of datamarts and data warehouses across the sales enterprise. Established and monitored metrics with dashboards and reports that summarized results and trends. Managed and reported on a $15 million sales and technology budget. Utilized OLAP and data-mining technologies to produce business intelligence reporting for senior management. In collaboration with Marketing, developed and measured targeted sales campaigns. Developed talent and coached others to meet business challenges in a timely manner..

Newark, Nj

Fee Programs Developed strategies and supporting collateral material to promote the sale of mutual fund wrap programs.Developed collateral material and product focused marketing efforts for Mutual Fund Advisory Programs.Worked with sales/service teams to prioritize and implement program enhancements.Directed and supported the activities that enabled the distribution of program platforms to third parties.Facilitated contract negotiations and operational trading capabilities with mutual fund partners. Established and maintained strategic relationships with outside mutual fund companies.

Greater New York City Area

Various roles across Product Management, Audit and Operations.

Greater New York City Area

Internal Audit & Retirement Plan DepartmentsWorked with proprietary retirement plans and executed audits within the Mutual Fund and Asset Management Divisions.Conducted examinations of the various trading and processing areas to ensure compliance with Firm and regulatory policies. Included wrap programs, transfer agency and retail branch offices.Identified and documented control weaknesses with operational, regulatory or financial risk/exposure to the Firm.Supervised a staff of 12 Client Service Representatives ("CSR") who acted as liaisons between Financial Advisors, Branch Managers and the home office. Monitored for ERISA compliance across all retirement plan types.Oversaw the processing, amendments and reporting of approximately 700,000 1099R and 5498 tax documents.

Master Of Science In Information Systems, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Master Of Business Administration, Marketing Management

Certificate, Financial Planning

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business/Managerial Economics

Certificate Candidate, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ("Crpc), Financial Planning