Cash Operations Specialist

• Dec 2019 - Jul 2020

Data Governance Assistant Manager Global Business Operations

• Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

Supported the Data Governance Specialists in completing the data lineage of personal data to meet the GDPR regulatory requirements. Working with SME’s in the business to understand what personal data is used in their processes and the systems they use to complete the processes on. Supported the team in resolving data issues / completing checklists as and when required. • Experience of documenting data used in operational processes• Understanding of Data Governance and GDPR requirements in the industry• Strong project management / testing skills• Excellent communication skills including presentation skills• Working at differing levels of detail, both big picture strategy concepts and complex day-to- day detailed issues.• Dynamic “can do “attitude with a strong desire to improve and make things happen.• Ability to persuade stakeholders at all levels, of the benefits of Data Governance Show less

Assistant Manager – Operational Support Trade Management Services

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2017

Responsible for completing all aspects of non-standard functions for the Trade Management Services Team involving Business Change Management, Risk, Control Oversight and industry initiatives, providing a high quality service to key stakeholders. Managing a number of projects and initiatives from concept testing to delivery, & then into production environment.• Ensure smooth transition to new Charles River OMS Platform for Equities, Fixed Income and Derivatives, making sure the post trade workflow flow catered for global markets across a number of locations and seamlessly connected. Presented to the Far East teams on the new Charles River trading platform reviewing post trade Improvements to data quality and improving levels of STP. Responsible for understanding new changes in the market and ensuring systems are developed and implemented in line with market best practice• Integral part of all upgrades for the Swift network, which provided an excellent knowledge of the Swift product range• Strong Project Management across all Trade Processing teams for various projects. Ensuring milestones are delivered within the project timeline. Enhancing internal systems thereby reducing risk and improving STP rates• Liaison and coordination between Change Management and Functional Business Managers• Holistic view over all aspects of change of various sizes that affect the post trade environment, including supporting testing and managing issues, requirements gathering of technical specifications / scoping documents• Coordination of all teams for testing, including progress, benefits and realization tracking and status reporting• Lead and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders, to identify areas of improvement• Innovation: Driving through small scale enhancements for important gains• Continual review of operational procedures to identify areas of process improvement, risk reduction and increase efficiencies Show less

Senior Analyst – Operational Support Team Trade Settlements

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2010

Provided support for technical development for all projects. • Constantly looking to improve processes and functions within the team to help to achieve STP (straight through processing)• Responsibilities included the testing of enhancements within the Trade Processing Team including projects originating from the Change Management and Problem resolution• Reviewing systems issues located by the team, then work to resolve them, including some of the larger Industry changes both mandatory and optional. Show less

Nav Sign off Analyst

• Nov 2003 - Jul 2006

Key member of NAV sign off team, in particular verifying index tracking variances and other assets movements•Perform in pre-valuation processes, verification of corporate actions, cash positions and exchange rates•Participation in the NAV reviews process, in particular verifying index tracking variances and other asset movements•Review of month end Institutional NAV and monthly performance NAV reviews•Participation in NAV sign off projects and other company initiatives•Meeting all reporting requirements on funds ranging from client specific requests to internal control measures •Liaising with other Fidelity divisions in relation to fund activity with focus on the resolution of discrepancies •Maintain and test contingency/ disaster recovery plans Show less

Global Custody Analyst

• May 1999 - Oct 2003

• The adjustment of relevant daily movements from the custodian banks for all allocated funds• Daily reconciliation of cash positions to the Fund Accounting ledger• Completed daily review of outstanding items, liaising with custodian banks and internal groups to proactively resolve queries verified• Produce month end and year end reconciliation report• Support departmental projects and procedural change• Support management in delivery of weekly KPIs